Arizona Fish Report
Wallowa Lake Fish Report for 2-20-2026


Wallowa Lake Fishing Report

Wallowa Lake - Joseph, OR (Wallowa County)


by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
2-20-2026
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WALLOWA LAKE: Rainbow trout, kokanee, lake trout

Although winter is not the most popular time for kokanee fishing, fish are still available for hardy anglers. During the colder months, kokanee anglers will probably do best jigging. However, if kokanee can be seen rising, trolling near the surface can be productive.

Rainbow trout can be caught throughout the winter, especially near the south end of the lake. Casting and retrieving nymphs or spinners can be effective. Lake trout can be caught in the winter by jigging large soft plastic baits.





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Ben Irving Reservoir: Until spring conditions return, angling will be slow for warmwater fishes
Cooper Creek Reservoir: The water does have some color
Diamond Lake: With the unseasonable weather, the lake has started to thaw
Galesville Reservoir: The boat ramps are still accessible. The reservoir is about 40 feet lower than summer full pool
Lake Marie: Lake Marie receives only a little pressure this time of year
Lemolo Lake: Lemolo is drawn down for the winter
Loon Lake: The Loon Lake Lodge ramp is open April through October 31
Smith River: Winter steelhead fishing is slow
Umpqua River: Winter steelhead are being caught throughout the mainstem
Umpqua River- North : Winter steelhead fishing is slow, but early returns seem to be above the 10-year average
Umpqua River- South : The South Umpqua River is now open for winter steelhead
Ana Reservoir: Water levels in this reservoir have dropped 17' and the boat ramp is unuseable
Blitzen River: The Blitzen River is currently flowing around 50 cfs
Bully Creek Reservoir: The reservoir is ice free
Campbell Reservoir: Fishing not recommended
Chickahominy Reservoir: The reservoir is ice free and fishing is fair
Gerber Reservoir: The reservoir is at 62 percent full
Lake Of The Woods: The lake is ice free
Owyhee Reservoir: Owyhee Reservoir is 60 percent full
Owyhee River- Lower: Flows from the dam are around 26cfs