Williamson River Fish Report for 6-12-2024
Williamson River Report
Williamson River
by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
6-12-2024
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UPPER WILLIAMSON RIVER: Black drake mayflies are hatching but the hatch is slowing. The black drake hatch is expected to be fair this year due to lower than expected flows. Fishing should be fair for redband trout due to past drought and there are few redband trout on public lands. Targeting brook trout near Deep Creek is another option.
Past drought from 2020- 2022 have affected adult redband trout numbers. Flows are good for fishing. Fishing on the private pay-to-fish ranches on the Sand Creek and Yamsi Ranches should be excellent for brook trout with redband trout mixed in.
Check Upper Williamson River Flows.
LOWER WILLIAMSON RIVER:
The river is open. Please remember no bait, catch-and-release for redband trout and no treble hooks. Fishing on opening day was good for small redband trout in the 8– to 16-inch range but poor for larger fish. Numerous mayflies are hatching, therefore small pheasant tail nymphs fished on clear intermediate fly lines with fluorocarbon leaders can be effective. Golden stoneflies are hatching and yellow sally stoneflies will follow. The river has excellent tannin coloration below the Sprague River confluence. The June Hogs (redband) should be moving into the river.
The river above the Sprague River confluence is crystal clear with few redband trout, currently. This section has more brown trout. Brown trout can be targeted above and below Spring Creek.
Large streamers and leech patterns are more effective lower in the river towards the mouth. Check Williamson River Flows.
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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
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Gerber Reservoir: The reservoir is 38 percent full
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Lake Of The Woods: Fishing for rainbow trout should be fair from shore and boat
Lost River: Fishing bait for brown bullhead is your best bet
Sprague River: The river is slightly tannin colored but at a great flow for fishing
North Fork Sprague River: The black drake mayfly hatch is slowing
South Fork Sprague River: The river is still high but fishable
Thief Valley Reservoir: Rainbow trout have been stocked and are available to anglers
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Thursday, June 6th: ODFW Recreation Report
: Coastwide closures in effect for razor and bay clam harvesting for recreational and commercial fisheries
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