Long Range Fish Report
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Fish Report for 12-1-2022

Access is difficult due to snow

12-1-2022
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff

Access is difficult due to snow. Fishing not recommended at this time. Open year-round. Water temperatures have decreased. Catch rates are very low but redband trout are recolonizing the burned area. Fish density is increasing very slowly due to the Bootleg Fire but redband trout have been the first to recolonize the areas near the 3411 Rd bridge crossing.

The river above the fire is a better bet for fishing. This includes Lee Thomas and Sandhill Crossing areas. These sections are dominated by small brook trout. Fishing will be excellent for brook trout as they concentrate to spawn. Bait is allowed above the lowermost 3372 road crossing. Brook trout harvest is encouraged



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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Thursday, December 1st, 2022
• ODFW Recreation Report
Ana River: Ana River Report
Chewaucan River: Due to cold temperatures much of this river is under ice
Fourmile Lake: Snow is likely blocking access into Fourmile Lake
Gerber Reservoir: The reservoir is likely frozen
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Willow Valley Reservoir: The Reservoir is likely frozen
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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Wednesday, November 30th, 2022

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