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Fish Report for 1-20-2022

The Kilchis will be a little on the low and clear side this weekend

1-20-2022
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff

The Kilchis is a mostly wild steelhead river with no hatchery releases, but there is plenty of catch-and-release opportunity and the occasional stray hatchery fish shows up. The Kilchis will be a little on the low and clear side this weekend, but is still fishable, and there are some wild steelhead around (catch-and-release only). When fishing low and clear water using smaller, subtle presentations and stealthy tactics will improve the chances of success.



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for Thursday, January 20th, 2022
• ODFW Recreation Report
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John Day River: All fishing is now closed in rivers and streams within the John Day Basin
Magone Lake: Magone Lake is no longer accessible
Morgan Lake: Closed for the winter
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Crooked River: The water is low and dirty
Ochoco Reservoir: Water level is extremely low and completely iced over
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Walton Lake: The lake is completely iced over
Detroit Reservoir: Currently the reservoir water level is at or near the bottom of Mongold boat ramp
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Necanicum River: The Necanicum will be getting a little low by the weekend but will still be fishable
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Nestucca River: The Nestucca River is in great shape
Siletz River: Winter steelhead fishing has slowed down a bit on the Siletz
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Wilson River: The Wilson was in prime shape last weekend
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Illinois River: Flows continue to drop but are still very fishable
Lost Creek Lake: Trout fishing should be fair to good
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Rogue River- Upper: For the week of Jan. 13, 207 new summer steelhead have entered the ladder bringing the year’s total to 3,072 fish
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Sycan River: Snow will limit access
Unity Reservoir: Unity Reservoir has about six inches of ice covering the lake
Brownlee Reservoir: Brownlee Reservoir is 23 ft. below full pool

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