Deschutes River- Lower Fish Report

Be sure to check the regulation updates before heading to the river

Deschutes River- Lower - Maupin, OR

by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
8-10-2022
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Emergency steelhead angling and retention closures on the Deschutes River have been extended into 2022. Thermal angling closures below Moody Rapid are also currently in effect. Be sure to check the regulation updates before heading to the river.

Trout fishing has been consistent on the lower Deschutes. Trout anglers have had the most success nymphing. Hot weather in the forecast this week might increase caddis on the river.

Steelhead fishing is currently closed on the Deschutes, but the steelhead fishery will reopen Monday, Aug. 15. Salmon fishing on the lower river is currently closed as well, except for at Sherars Falls, where salmon fishing opened Aug. 1 under permanent rule. Salmon fishing on the lower Deschutes will re-open concurrently with the steelhead fishery on Aug 15.

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for Thursday, August 4th, 2022

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Crooked River: The Crooked River is flowing at 181 cfs below Bowman Dam
Davis Lake: The water level remains extremely low
Deschutes River- Lower: Emergency steelhead angling and retention closures on the Deschutes River have been extended
Lake Billy Chinook: Bull trout fishing has been slow and kokanee fishing has been a little better
Prinevile Reservoir: Trout fishing continues to be good
Wickiup Reservoir: Anglers should expect to see fewer kokanee in Wickiup Reservoir this year
Green Peter Reservoir: This reservoir is still mostly full
Santiam River ( North Fork) : The gate at Green’s Bridge is now closed for the summer
Trail Bridge Reservoir: Trail Bridge Resevoir Update
Nehalem River: Nehalem River Fishing Report
Nestucca River: Summer steelhead fishing continues to be fair
Trask River: Cutthroat trout fishing is good in the Trask River
Wilson River: Wilson River Fishing Report
Coos River: Anglers are still catching decent numbers of rockfish around the jetties
Diamond Lake: Recent surveys from anglers show some great success by those targeting brown trout
Eel Lake: Trout fishing has slowed down but anglers can still catch the occasional trout
Emigrant Reservoir: Emigrant anglers were having luck on the 500 recently stocked pounder
Illinois River: Trout fishing is open through Oct. 31
Lemolo Lake: Anglers have been doing well at Lemolo
Rogue River - Middle: Wild steelhead retention is closed hatchery steelhead retention remains open
Rogue River- Upper: The summer steelhead run has been very good this year
Rogue River- Upper (Above Lost Creek): the upper river above Lost Creek is a great destination for the trout angler