Green Peter Reservoir Fish Report for 9-13-2023
The water level has dropped below the toe-slope of Thistle Creek boat ramp
Green Peter Reservoir - Sweet, OR (Linn County)
by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
9-13-2023
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The water level has dropped below the toe-slope of Thistle Creek boat ramp. Launching boats is no longer be possible until sometime after refilling begins this winter. For the latest information on water levels at Green Peter Reservoir check with the Army Corps of Engineers' website for more information.
This large reservoir gets stocked annually with 20,000 hatchery trout. It was stocked most recently in May with about 2,800 hatchery trout. Look for them in cooler, deeper water and around ledges, drop-offs, and underwater structure. Trout can be active year-round, but right now anglers may want to troll and retrieve a little slower than normal. Good places to find trout are near the creek and river mouths, where food brought down with the flowing water enters the reservoir.
Smallmouth bass also like to hang out near underwater structure and tend to be found in shallower water. Also look for them near rocky outcrops. Recent fishing reports are that the bass fishing is good with fish weighing in around 5 lbs being caught.
Kokanee anglers may keep up to 25 fish per day in addition to the 5-trout bag limit. Anglers are reportedly catching bigger kokanee than year. Most fish seem to be between 11-13 inches. Most are being found 50 feet below the surface. Best times for catching them is April through July, but anglers may fish year-round.
Best bet for anglers without a boat is to drive to the top of the reservoir where Quartzville Creek enters the reservoir. Large trout will sometimes forage where the river brings in food swept down from upstream.
More Reports
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Wednesday, September 13th, 2023Grande Ronde River: Fishing for resident fish can provide a mixed bag of species
Imnaha River: Fishing for mountain whitefish is excellent this time of year
Morgan Lake: Morgan Lake Fishing Report
Wallowa Lake : Wallowa Lake has been stocked with trout this year
Crescent Lake: Crescent Lake is currently 7 percent full
Crooked River: Anglers continue to report good and consistent fishing below Bowman Dam
East Lake: Anglers continue to report good trout fishing
Hood River: The Hood River continues to have poor visibility
Lake Billy Chinook: Anglers report fair kokanee, bass, and bull trout fishing
North Twin Lake: Anglers continue to report good fishing for stocked trout
Ochoco Reservoir: The reservoir is 36 percent full
Odell Lake: Anglers continue to report fair kokanee fishing
Prinevile Reservoir: Prineville Reservoir at 66 percent full
South Twin Lake: Anglers continue to report good fishing for stocked trout
Wickiup Reservoir: Anglers report fair kokanee and bass fishing
Clackamas River: Both Chinook and steelhead fishing has slowed down significantly
Detroit Reservoir: Water levels are slowly dropping and will continue to drop through the fall
Foster Reservoir: Scheduled to be stocked a few more times this fall
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Thursday, September 7th, 2023: Chinook retention reopens at Buoy 10 on Sept. 8
: ODFW Recreation Report
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