Long Range Fish Report
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Fish Report for 4-21-2023

ODFW Recreation Report

4-21-2023
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff

2023 family fishing events

The calendar for family fishing events is filling up. These events are aimed at the whole family and can be a great way to learn how to fish together. Find an event near you.

Possible record bull trout caught in Lake Billy Chinook?

On April 8, 2023, Ryan Mejaski caught a potential record bull trout in the Deschutes arm of Lake Billy Chinook. The fish was 33.5 inches long with a 26-inch girth and maxed out the fishing scale at 25 pounds. Mejaski wondered if he might have caught a state record, or even world record, fish – right after he released it. Learn more of the story. 

Archery and bowhunting workshop May 6-7

This two-day workshop in La Pine. Day one includes fast-paced and hands-on training in archery fundamentals, equipment and theory. Day two is a “next step” introduction to bow hunting. To learn more and to register.

2023 spring turkey hunting forecast

Spring turkey season continues through May 31. So, if you didn’t bag a bird opening weekend, you’ve still got time. Check out the turkey hunting forecast for forwild turkey hunting prospects across the state, as well as tips and tactics for bagging a bird.

Best bets for weekend fishing

  • April is a great month for Chinook fishing on the lower Rogue.
  • Anglers are catching a few striped bass in the upper sections of tidewater on the Coquille River. 
  • Largemouth bass fishing has started to pick up in Tenmile Lakes. With fish transitioning to the shallows, this is a good time of year to catch the biggest bass in the lake.
  • Fishing conditions on the mainstem and North Umpqua are looking good this week, and a few Chinook are being caught.
  • Dozens of waterbodies in the Willamette Zone are being stocked with trout this week, and several more were stocked last week. There’s a lot of fish out there – go catch some.
  • Trout fishing has been good on the Deschutes around Maupin, and trout fishing re-opens on the entire lower Deschutes on Saturday, April 22.
  • Fall River received the first trout stocking of the year and anglers report good fishing.
  • The wood River opens April 22, and fishing should be excellent.

Need more options? Check out the zone reports.

Apply for a premium big game hunt

A chance to draw an additional deer, elk or pronghorn tag with a months-long season. Need more reasons to apply? Here are a few.



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The fish stocking must go on!

4-20-2023
East Region Fish Liberation staff usually don't have to chain up to get fish over the Blue Mountains in April...... Read More

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Wednesday, April 19th, 2023

Grande Ronde River: Anglers have been catching steelhead on the Grande Ronde River
Imnaha River: We are approaching the best time of year for steelhead fishing on the Imnaha River
Umatilla River: Rains and increased temperatures have increased flows on the Umatilla River
Wallowa Lake : Anglers may find good success fishing for trout near the mouth of the Wallowa River
Wallowa River: Steelhead fishing may be variable as flows react to rain and melting snow
Crane Prairie Reservoir: Reports of deep snow drifts and ice coverage may delay access
Fall River: Fly-anglers continue to report good spring fishing in the Fall River
Haystack Reservoir: Anglers should expect slow fishing until the reservoir can be restocked
Hood River: Winter steelhead fishing on the Hood River has remained consistent
North Twin Lake: Anglers should still expect some ice coverage
Ochoco Reservoir: The reservoir is low at 31 percent full
Paulina Lake: Road Updates
Prinevile Reservoir: Prineville Reservoir is filling but still low at 47 percent full
Wickiup Reservoir: 66 percent full
Green Peter Reservoir: Green Peter Reservoir Report
McKenzie River: McKenzie River Report
Willamette River: Continued low effort and poor river visibility most of last week
Kilchis River: The Kilchis still has a little opportunity for catch and release of wild steelhead
Nehalem River: The Nehalem still has a little opportunity for catch and release of wild steelhead
Siletz River: Winter steelhead are moving up in the Siletz River
Trask River: Track River Report
Emigrant Reservoir: Emigrant is 53 percent full