Copyright 2023 Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, Get the Willamette Zone Fishing Report in your inbox. State parks and recreation areas appear open. Counts are updated by the Corps of Engineers weekly. The bear tracks I spotted were pretty fresh, but I never saw any animals directly. A parking permit is required, and one can be purchased online or at any ODFW office. No gas-powered motors are allowed. . Dorena Reservoir is east of Cottage Grove on Row River Road and is open to fishing all year. Dorena Reservoir is east of Cottage Grove on Row River Road and is open to fishing all year.
Thistle Creek boat ramp is currently in the water and should be available for launching boats. Contact Us - Comments and questions regarding fishing the upper North Branch Potomac River, or other area waters: Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fishing and Boating Services 1728 King's Run Road, Oakland, MD 21550 301-334-8218 or customerservice.dnr@maryland.gov Anglers canidentify places to fish for specific species that are stocked and explore records of stocking histories in waters that they frequently fish or are particuarly interested in. With more fish being caught in the Clackamas, it is expected that steelhead can now be found in Eagle Creek in better numbers, when conditions allow. 20), then immediately turning north onto Price Road and proceeding to the park entrance. All bull trout and Dolly Varden must be released. It's early in the season, but in many ways now is a great time to get out and fish. North Fork Reservoir is stocked regularly with rainbow trout. Best bet for anglers without a boat is to drive to the top of the reservoir where Quartzville Creek enters the reservoir. Bait can be used from April 22 Oct. 31, but beginning Nov. 1, anglers may only use lures and artificial flies. Stocking schedules can be found on pages 14 and 15 of the 2023 Fishing Regulations Summary. . Besides trout, look for smallmouth bass and yellow perch near underwater structure and drop-offs. In order to keep the public and construction personnel safe during the project, EWEB and the Forest Service agreed to close access to Forest Road 730 at the Powerhouse. It has three newly installed fishing piers including one that is ADA compliant. North Fork Reservoir is stocked regularly with rainbow trout. Hydrologic data and river forecasts can also be accessed on the NOAA/National Weather Service NW River Forecast Center -- NW River Forecast Center. Its probably because that river, lake or reservoir is closed for the season, inaccessible due to snow and bad roads, or offers limited fishing opportunities during the winter months. Trout are released at multiple locations upstream to Black Creek. Last updated 10/12/22.
Will be stocked the week of March 20, 2023 with 3,000 rainbow trout. . Colorado Parks and Wildlife is a nationally recognized leader in conservation, outdoor recreation and wildlife management. Bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass are proven stocking combination that provides both food and sport-fishing. For more information contact your local ODFW office: Rogue-South Coast steelhead validation starts Jan. 1. Bonnie Lure State Recreation Area has reopened, but visitors are advised to watch for hazardous trees. With several water bodies beginning to ice over, anglers need to be cautious, during first-ice conditions. Currently the reservoir is slowly filling and Mongold boat ramp should be available to launch boats. Closure is due to operations required by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) resulting in reservoir drawdown over the summer. Any unclipped (wild) steelhead or trout that are caught must be released unharmed. Its always a good idea to check the water levels at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website before using the boat ramps. Last updated 9/7/22. Office Hours: Anglers are advised to pay close attention to where they fish. The next site will open in a new browser tab. Please remember that only kokanee and adipose fin-clipped trout may be kept as part of the trout bag limit, but there are no limits on size or number of bass. Its always a good idea to check the water levels at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website before using the boat ramps. Keep in mind that long stretches of Eagle Creek do run through private property. This pond is located inside EE Wilson Wildlife Area. Weedless hooks and plastics are recommended. Shallow bays and creek arms are responding more quickly to sunny weather than the main lake. Bait is allowed from Leaburg Dam to Forest Glen Boat Ramp from April 22 Oct 31. Last updated 8/24/22. Area Information Angler
The problem will be getting in there, because Quartzville Road is not usually plowed in winter and driving conditions are not great. Besides trout, look for smallmouth bass and yellow perch near underwater structure and drop-offs. Bait can be used from April 22 Oct. 31, but beginning Nov. 1, anglers may only use lures and artificial flies. Anglers should keep in mind this is a very popular destination.
muskellunge), where anglers target, but generally do not harvest, large fish. This is an eight-acre privately-owned pond with public access in Salem at the northeast corner of McGilchrist and 16th Streets, S.E. Current reservoir level can be found here. For more information
Latest estimates for when access and fish stocking will resume are now 2024 at the earliest. are a great spring salmon and summer steelhead resource, and information is back online.
Was last stocked the week of Sept. 13 with 1,833 rainbow trout. Nothing over 14, but all very pretty. High water levels throughout 2020, 2021, and 2022 produced substantial year classes of largemouth bass and spotted bass. Size: 2818.1488 acres. This 150-acre reservoir close to the Portland area is mostly fished for regularly stocked rainbow trout, but salmon and steelhead also pass through on their way up the Clackamas River. Salmon Creek is open to fishing all year. Fishing with bait is only allowed between April 22 and Oct. 31. This pond was stocked last week with 1,500 hatchery trout. Last updated 3/1/23. The ODNR, Division of Wildlife (DOW) has statutory authority for managing the fish populations in public waters of Ohio. Daily stocking schedules are not released from any WVDNR office or hatchery prior to stocking events. The Bull Shoals Net Pen facility is used to raise Blue and Channel catfish in the summer and trout during the winter. This system flashy is a great option when the Clackamas is running high and dirty. Anglers should keep in mind this is a very popular destination. The lake will be stocked during the preseason, in-season, and fall stocking periods.
I rode my motorcycle to the North Fork Reservoir, crossed the dam, and took a bushwhack route to the lake. The reservoir is slowly filling up. Areas Norfork Lake Norfork Lake Bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass are proven stocking combination that provides both food and sport-fishing. Last updated 11/30/22. The closure of the road to the public started in March 2017 and will continue at least through 2024. Mt Hood Pond. However, the canal can be fished all along its two-mile length from Day Island Road in Eugene to Aspen Street in Springfield. My bike spun out from under me at least 5 times on the way up, and I got to a point where I could no longer ride it. Eagle Lake, Rowan County - 500. Last update 1/18/23. Last updated 3/1/23. On calm days a float tube or kayak can be a good way to get out as well. This pond is usually stocked from November through May with hatchery trout. Fishing with bait is only allowed between April 22 and Oct. 31. The river is open to fishing all year for trout, hatchery Chinook salmon, hatchery steelhead, and wild steelhead over 24 inches. Anglers wanting locations of the lake's brush structures can visit the MO Fishing App for smartphones or download coordinates to your sonar unit from MDC's MO Fishing Interactive Map on the website. Faraday Lake is now closed while PGE updates its powerhouse at Rivermill Dam. Salt Creek and its tributaries are open to fishing all year. ODFW has discontinued stocking of Trail Bridge reservoir for the duration of the closure hatchery fish allocated to the reservoir are being redistributed to other stocked waterbodies. ODFW will stock fish as soon as the reservoir elevation raises enough for boats to be launched from the boat ramp. Fishing for hatchery steelhead is open year-round. Smallmouth bass also like to hang out near underwater structure and tend to be found in shallower water. There is good bank access at several rest stops and campgrounds, and three seasonal boat ramps. has picked up as water temperatures warm. This river above Green Peter Reservoir gets stocked from late spring through the summer. Hardy anglers can fish this river in the winter when flows are cooperating. Last updated 2/8/23. DWR Trout Stocking Program Resumes in October, DWR hatchery specialists will stock close to 1 million brook, brown, rainbow and tiger trout in 200 waters throughout Virginia from October through the end of May. Lake Sabrina campground is just below the lake. A few late summer steelhead are all that is available for anglers at this time of year. North Fork Reservoir is a reservoir behind North Fork Dam, on the Clackamas River, upriver from Estacada. Oregon State Marine Board passed a new regulation in 2020 that allows ELECTRIC motors only on Gold Lake. To get there take Turner Rd south from Salem and take a left onto Holly St before you get to downtown Turner. The lake has a surface area of 935 acres, a maximum depth of 40 feet, and a mean depth of 15 feet. The reservoir is stocked regularly in the spring and summer with tens of thousands of one-pound hatchery trout. Fish Stocking 2023 Gold Rush Dates: March 28 - April 8, 2023 The following waters were stocked: The 2023 stocking season is underway. 2023 North Fork Reservoir Trout Stocking Stocked fish are legal-sized rainbow trout unless otherwise noted. These stockings support a wide variety of trout fishing opportunities in all areas of the state. Trout and warmwater fish are available. Subscribe to receive email updates. The bite for other species (bass, panfish, etc.) Anglers can also bank fish from access points such as Mongold State Park or Detroit Flats Day Use area. These successful recruitment years, due in part to high water levels during the summer months, will provide good fishing opportunities now and in future years. The Middle Fork Willamette River is open to bait below Dexter Dam only. Leaburg Lake is open to fishing all year. The elevation is 11,000 feet and the campsites are situated on the north shore of the North Fork Reservoir. A 4-acre pond at the midpoint of the canal is a good spot, as is directly behind Kowloon Restaurant. The Eugene Water & Electric Board is enveloped in a construction project to retrofit, refurbish and upgrade capital equipment at its Carmen-Smith Hydroelectric Project. Here are the 2022-2023 California and Orange County fish stocking schedules. April, . This is a family-friendly fishing pond located within Timber-Linn Memorial Park in Albany. HENRY HAGG LAKE: rainbow trout, largemouth bass, crappie, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, bluegill, bullhead catfish. There is also boat ramp access to the Middle Fork arm of Foster Reservoir. Bait can be used from April 22 Oct. 31, but beginning Nov. 1, anglers may only use lures and artificial flies. Location: Morgan County Directions: From I-80, take Highway 65 north to the reservoir (access closed during the winter). Fishing Tips, Tactics, How-To info: The upper end of the reservoir where trout are stocked offers the best fishing. Walter Wirth is a 20-acre lake located within the City of Salems Cascades Gateway Park with good access all the way around. From I-5 take exit 234 west towards Albany. January, February, March, November, December. Announcement of daily trout stockings are posted each afternoon during the season on the Daily Trout Stocking web page and the Trout Line (434-525-3474) DWR's five trout hatcheries are open to the public 8:00 AM-3:00 PM daily. Was last stocked the week of Sept. 12 with 2,000 hatchery rainbow trout. The reservoir is slowly filling up. Anglers can also bank fish from access points such as Mongold State Park or Detroit Flats Day Use area. When stocked in this order and properly managed, these species provide great fishing and good eating. The Middle Fork Willamette River is not stocked with hatchery trout. These waterbodies will re-appear in the Recreation Report when they re-open next spring, or when access and/or opportunity improves. I had offered to stock any lakes that the usual chapter effort doesnt cover I enjoy hiking, and this has been a fun (and hopefully helpful) way to get a look at new places. Was last stocked the week of Aug. 22 with 3,000 hatchery rainbow trout. 58. MIDDLE FORK WILLAMETTE RIVER: trout, salmon, steelhead, Chinook. Last updated 11/16/22. Cottage Grove Ponds are open to year-round fishing and are accessible via an asphalt pathway behind the truck scales on Row River Rd. As a reminder, the daily trout bag limit is 5 fish per day, only one of which may be greater than 20 inches. A Columbia River Basin Endorsement is required for anglers targeting salmon and steelhead in the McKenzie. Last updated 3/1/23. The East Walker River in Nevada flows through Lyon County originating along the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada (California). Don't miss out! It will be stocked this week with about 1,250 trout. Largemouth bass and some smallmouth are also available to anglers in this reservoir. The 2023 stocking season is underway. Created the Fishing in 2006 to provide anglers with quality fishing opportunities close to home. Last updated 9/14/22. It was great to spot so many animal tracks, from rabbits and squirrels, through deer and elk, to bear! Along U-66 about 10 miles south of Morgan or about 40 miles east and north of Salt Lake City via 1-80 (Parley's Canyon) to U-65 turnoff, then north to East Canyon. Two wild trout may be kept per day, 8-inch minimum length. A variety of fish species are present including rainbow trout, Yellow perch, bluegill, northern pike, largemouth bass, and the occasional walleye. Fishing Tips, Tactics, How-To info: The upper end of the reservoir where trout are stocked offers the best fishing. All wild trout must be released upstream of Lookout Point Reservoir. In general, water levels are kept low this time of year to provide flood storage capacity. NORTH FORK NEW RIVER OLD FIELD CREEK 1 of 37 North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Weekly Hatchery Supported Stocking Schedule All stocking dates listed are subject to change without notice due to unexpected events, such as snow. It is found at an elevation of 666 feet (203 m). Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Fishing Guide Regional day trip fishing guides Northeast Wyoming West-central Wyoming This reservoir has two boat ramps, boat moorage, 50 campsites, picnic areas, boat rentals, grocery story, fueling station, and ADA-accessible fishing platforms. Hatchery chinook should begin arriving in April. Look for them in cooler, deeper water and around ledges, drop-offs, and underwater structure. Please remember that only. I had been eyeing an alternate route to those lakes, following the goat tracks over a ride from Billings Lake, and glassed it while I was at Arthur Lake. A statewide management approach for all fisheries considers these expectations and seeks to provide a diversity of opportunities using a combination of harvest regulations and stocking approaches to satisfy the expectations of most anglers. The Forest Service Road (FR 46) up the Breitenbush River has re-opened. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. TIMOTHY LAKE: trout, kokanee, crayfishTimothy lake is a great summer destination for fishing and recreating on the water. Lake accesses include Tecumseh, Bridges Creek, Udall, and Liner Creek which are located off Hwy 160, Ozark CR 551, Hwy O, and Hwy T, respectively. Trout prefer the cooler temperatures upstream of Corvallis. Southwest Region Bag Limits Bass (Largemouth and Smallmouth) Bass limit is 6, both species combined None under 12 inches Brook Trout Brook Trout limit is 25 Keep in mind that long stretches of Eagle Creek do run through private property. The Willamette often gets overlooked because it is so close. It is big and deep enough, and is fed by the upper Clackamas River, to stay cool longer into the summer than most of the other lakes and ponds. Over 7 million of the fish species are expected to be stocked in 697 streams and 127 lakes throughout Pennsylvania over the course of the year, according to the commission. This pond was stocked last week with 1,500 hatchery trout. To get to the Pomeroys Id have to get over a bit of a hump, and with the storm it just wasnt a smart idea. Main Phone (503) 947-6000
Smallmouth bass can be a lot of fun to catch and are plentiful between Salem and Corvallis during the spring and summer. This reservoir near Sweet Home is usually stocked several times in the spring and early fall with over 28,000 hatchery trout. Do you want to enter your opinion about a specific issue into the public record? All wild trout must be released. For more information check out the Oregon State Marine Board website. All Metro Parks and boat ramps (including Dabney and Lewis and Clark) are now open but may have modified operations. The site contains the most current stocking schedule for 2008 including water bodies, dates stocked, number of fish and size of fish. Hours are subject to change with weather conditions. Last updated 8/24/22. Cottage Grove Pond, Henry Hagg Lake, Walling Pond, St Louis Pond, Sheridan Pond, Dexter Reservoir, EE Wilson Pond, Huddleston Pond, Hill Crest Reservoir, Alton Baker Canoe Canal, Junction City Pond, Walter Wirth Lake, Check out the 2023 trout stocking schedule. SANTIAM RIVER (NORTH FORK): steelhead, trout. Harriet Lake is a 23-acre reservoir on the Oak Grove Fork of the Clackamas River in the Mount Hood National Forest. Directions: 13 miles west of Anaconda on Hwy 1, turn onto Georgetown Lake Road and travel southwest about 1.5 miles to FAS sign. Check the Mt Hood National Forest website for access updates. All non-adipose fin-clipped trout must be released unharmed. Historically, cutthroat trout migrated 140 miles from Walker Lake to the headwaters . Last updated 3/1/23. South Fork Reservoir Fishing Report The southwest shore between Coyote Cove, Jet Ski Beach, and Fisherman's Point remains at about 12 - 14 of solid ice. Currently the reservoir is slowly filling and Mongold boat ramp should be available to launch boats. DORENA RESERVOIR: trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, crappie, bluegill. The drawdown of the reservoir for winter storage is now complete and the only boat ramp available is at Sunnyside County Park. Learn More, 09/21/2022
trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, crappie, bluegill. The north fork of the Bishop Creek road leads to the spectacular beauty of Lake Sabrina. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including rainbow trout, brook trout, brown trout, sockeye salmon, bull trout and cutthroat trout here. Trout and salmon must be adipose fin-clipped to be harvested. Timber-Linn Lake can be reached by turning east off I-5 onto the Santiam Highway (Hwy. North Fork, Rowan County - 350; Triplett Creek, Rowan County - 400; Whitehall Park Lake, Madison County - 1,500; No trout were stocked over the past two summers but there are resident trout available. No trout were stocked over the past two summers but there are resident trout available. Hydrologic data and river forecasts can also be accessed on the NOAA/National Weather Service NW River Forecast Center --, Fishing for steelhead on the Clackamas River. Fishing for salmon upstream of Fall Creek Dam is prohibited. Boat and bank access is available through state and county parks. Last updated 1/18/23. Missouri residents 16 years of age and older who fish the Arkansas portion of Norfork Lake should take advantage of the $10 White River Border Lakes Permit. HENRY HAGG LAKE: rainbow trout, largemouth bass, crappie, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, bluegill, bullhead catfishBass fishing
Check out the ODFW fishing and trout stocking maps to find nearby fishing locations (including high mountain lakes), driving directions and descriptions of amenities. Clear Lake is accessed from Hwy. In addition to fishing, these ponds also offer wildlife viewing opportunities, and a fishing dock is available on-site. Largemouth bass and some smallmouth are also available to anglers in this reservoir. The canoe canal is open to fishing all year and is located within Alton Baker Park. Contact 503-947-6042 orclick here. Bait is not allowed from Nov. 1 through April 21. Anglers are reminded that only fin-clipped trout may be kept. Large native trout are available for catch-and-release fishing. COTTAGE GROVE POND (ROW RIVER NATURE PARK POND): trout, bass, bluegill. Closure is due to operations required by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) resulting in reservoir drawdown over the summer. No recent fishing reports. In order to keep the public and construction personnel safe during the project, EWEB and the Forest Service agreed to close access to Forest Road 730 at the Powerhouse. An in-season stocking will be added to the 6.4-mile section of stream extending from Mud Lick Run downstream to the mouth. Anglers may keep only one fish over 20 inches as part of their 5 trout bag limit. Cottage Grove Reservoir is south of Cottage Grove and is open to fishing all year. [1] Contents 1 Location and construction 2 Named for 3 Nearby dams 4 Fishing 5 Recreation 6 See also 7 References Location and construction [ edit] 2023 Gold Rush Dates: March 28 April 8, 2023. Fisheries opportunities vary from completely harvest-oriented (i.e. A beautiful spot. The pond is located a quarter mile down Pacific Boulevard on the right. Fishing is generally best when flows are below 3,000 cfs. Latest estimates for when access and fish stocking will resume are now 2024 at the earliest. The lake is home to both the state record smallmouth bass and bullhead catfish. It will be stocked this week with about 900 trout. All non-adipose fin-clipped trout must be released unharmed. Anglers have found the most success fishing the mouth of the Creek at its confluence with the Clackamas. Two-pole fishing is NOT allowed Shoreline access: Good - Very limited. Having discussed backup plans with CPW earlier in the day, I had the option of driving the fish back to the hatchery, or stocking them in North Fork Reservoir. But this is the time of year when the adults have already spawned and died. I parked the bike on the side of the road, and continued on foot. Buy Lowrance HDS Live Finder - Save Up To $800 on System Components. There is no trash service out there so please pack out what you packed in. Anglers are catching winter steelhead throughout the system and catch rates should only increase in the coming weeks and months as river conditions allow. No recent fishing reports. The reservoir is a popular fishing, hiking, canoeing, and boating area and provides irrigation water for local irrigation companies. It is an old borrow pit and features largemouth bass, panfish such as bluegill, and a few trout. Fishing should remain productive for some time as this system will continue to be stocked in the coming weeks.For more information, visit PGEs Parks and Recreation webpage.North Fork Reservoir is a 350-acre reservoir of the Clackamas River behind North Fork Dam approximately 5.2 miles east of Estacada, Ore. Bait is not allowed from Nov. 1 through April 21. North Fork Campground Area Status: Open This campground is the highest elevation campground on the Salida Ranger District. Trout season below Big Cliff dam closed on Nov. 1. I put all 1,700 graylings into the reservoir, where hopefully they will prosper and grow. Each pen can be used to raise 50,000 fish to about a pound each. The Forest Service Road (FR 46) up the Breitenbush River has re-opened. Biologists observed 500+ adult dead fish. Last updated 2/7/23. Check conditions at individual parks on Metros website. Will be stocked again the week of March 6 with 1,000 rainbow trout. From late February through the first half of March, spawning walleye migrate to Norfork Lake's upper end and into the lake's two main tributaries, Bryant Creek and the North Fork of the White River. Walleye, crappie, bass, and striper fishing is especially good in the cooler months. Arthur Lake is beautiful, nestled in a bowl of rock, looking like an infinity pool one shore opens up over the valley, merging with the color of the sky. Take care to release any wild fish unharmed. There are five net pens 20 feet wide, 40 feet long, and 15 feet deep suspended from pontoon units. The Minnesota DNR has developed guidelines for ice thickness and other safety tips. Fish Stocking Report Wyoming Game and Fish Department's As of June 2020 Species Water Stocked Length (inches) Number Stocking Date Stocked County 2020-06-30 Fall Rainbow Trout 819 8.9 Up Ice Pond, Lower Uinta . Fishing for steelhead on the Clackamas River check out this video. Youth angling (ages 17 and under) and Oregon Disabilities Hunting and Fishing Permit holders Apr 1 - Aug 31. Take a left and follow this road for two miles to the park.
The Middle Fork Willamette above Lookout Point and Hills Creek reservoirs is open to fishing using lures and artificial flies. Consult Oregon Parks and Recreation Department for specific locations. Last updated 1/4/23. As a result, anglers should expect high catch rates of bass between 8 inches and 14 inches, or below the minimum length limit, in 2023. Reminder: Restrictions from Dexter Dam to approximately 700 feet downstream to the markers: No angling from the north shore, from a floating device, or while wading (page 44 in regulations). Green River - Upper. WARNING: There are several large, downed trees in the river creating some dangerous hazards for boaters in the lower river. Anglers desire a variety of different experiences from Ohios fisheries, and the overall goal among all of the fisheries managed by the DOW is to provide a variety of opportunities to meet angler expectations. Grants Branch Lake, Pike County - 2000. Online pricing may vary from in-store pricing. North Fork Reservoir . Anglers report good success in the two arms of the reservoir, as well as the shoreline in between. This approximately 70-acre lake just north of Turner is open to public fishing along the southern half. You can watch a movie of my attempt to reach the Pomeroy lakes below: (c)2010-2022 Collegiate Peaks Chapter of Trout Unlimited, Collegiate Peaks Chapter of Trout Unlimited, International Fly Fishing Film Festival (IF4).