Fish Report for 5-4-2017

ODFW Weekly Recreational Report

5-4-2017
ODFW

Some of the best trout fishing of the year
Takes place in the spring. Water conditions are good, and lakes, ponds and reservoirs throughout the state have been and are being stocked. Check out the trout stocking schedules and Rec Report updates for the best opportunities near you.

Apply for a controlled hunt by May 15
The deadline is approaching; don’t wait until the last minute and get stuck in a long line. Apply online, at a license sales agent or by mail/fax order. Remember there have been tag reductions in a few units in eastern Oregon due to the severe winter.

Salmon fishing remains open on coastal rivers and streams
Recently announced closures and restrictions for the southern Oregon ocean salmon fishery DO NOT affect coastal rivers and streams. Coastal rivers and streams will remain open to salmon fishing under the regulations found in the 2017 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations.

Spring turkey season is on
See the turkey hunting forecast for more on what to expect. 

Bear hunting improves
Significant green-up and increased bear activity is being reported. The best spring bear hunting usually happens later in the season which closes May 31. 

Take a Friend Hunting – Win a Prize
Experienced hunters who take a new or lapsed person out hunting can enter to win prizes. Both must be adults (18 years and older). More info

Ladd Marsh Bird Festival is May 19-21
Join birders, wildlife biologists and Mark Obmascik, author of Big Year: A Tale of Man, Nature and Fowl Obsession, who is the featured speaker at this annual festival.



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Alsea River: Alsea River Fishing Report
Kilchis River: Kilchis River Fishing Report
Nehalem River: Nehalem Fishing Report
Nestucca River: Nestucca River and Three Rivers Fishing Report
Siletz River: Siletz River Fishing Report
Tillamook Bay: Tillamook Bay Fishing Report
Trask River: Trask River Fishing Report
Wilson River: Wilson River Fishing Report
Yaquina River: Yaquina River Fishing Report
Applegate Reservoir: Applegate Reservoir Fishing Report
Arizona Pond: Arizona Pond Fishing Report
Ben Irving Reservoir: Ben Irving Reservoir Fishing Report
Coos River: Coos River Basin Fishing Report
Diamond Lake: Diamond Lake Fishing Report
Emigrant Reservoir: Emigrant Reservoir Fishing Report
Expo Pond: Expo Pond Fishing Report
Fish Lake : Fish Lake Fishing Report
Floras Lake: Floras Lake Fishing Report
Galesville Reservoir: Galesville Reservoir Fishing Report
Hemlock Lake: Hemlock Lake Fishing Report
Howard Prairie Reservoir: Howard Prairie Reservoir Fishing Report
Howard Prairie Reservoir: Howard Prairie Reservoir Fishing Report
Hyatt Lake: Hyatt Lake Fishing Report
Lake Marie: Lake Marie Fishing Report
Lake Marie: Lake Marie Fishing Report
Lake Selmac: Lake Selmac Fishing Report
Lemolo Lake: Lemolo Lake Fishing Report
Loon Lake: Loon Lake Fishing Report
Lost Creek Reservoir Fishing Report
Plat I Reservoir: Plat I Reservoir Fishing Report
Smith River: Smith River Fishing Report
Tenmile Lakes: Tenmile Basin Fishing Report
Willow Lake: Willow Lake Fishing Report