Oregon fishing report, April 29, 2014

Editor’s Note: This report is reprinted from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife recreation reports. ActiveLifestylesNW.com focuses on a different fishing zone of Oregon each week. Fishing zones include the southwest, northwest, Willamette, central, southeast, northeast, Snake, Columbia and marine areas of Oregon.  For more information, go to http://www.dfw.state.or.us/rr/
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NORTH COAST LAKES
Sunset, Lost, and Coffenbury lakes, and Vernonia Pond were stocked the week of April 28. Cape Meares, Hebo, and Town lakes are scheduled to be stocked the week of May 5.
MID COAST LAKES
Trout fishing is good in most areas as water temperatures have warmed and stocking has occurred multiple times. The trout fishery can offer anglers of all experience levels some great fishing opportunities and can be a great way to introduce kids into fishing. Prime stocking occurs March, April and May in Mid Coast water bodies. Be sure to check out the 2014 stocking schedule on the ODFW web page for the most up to date information.
Devils Lake recently experienced a large blue/green algae bloom. However, eating fish from this waterbody is safe. When there are elevated levels of blue green algae, anglers are advised to remove all internal organs and skin. For the latest water quality monitoring data, please visit the Devils Lake Water Improvement District website.
 ALSEA RIVER:
The Alsea River will be closed to fishing starting May 1 and will reopen May 24 for the cutthroat trout season.
NESTUCCA RIVER AND THREE RIVERS: steelhead, Chinook
Fishing for winter steelhead is fair. Most winter steelhead are dark or have spawned, but an occasional bright fish is still around, especially with a few early summer steelhead in the mix. Spring Chinook should begin to show in small numbers, with tidewater your best bet early in the season. Trolling herring near the mouth or bobber fishing in upper tidewater are the preferred techniques.
 SALMON RIVER:
The river is closed to fishing April 1 – May 23 to protect out migrating salmon and trout smolts. The river will re-open on May 24 the start of the trout season.
SILETZ RIVER: steelhead
Steelhead fishing is slow. Native steelhead tend to be more prevalent in the fishery this time of year. The winter steelhead run is wrapping up with few quality fish around. Look for the summer steelhead return to begin transitioning into the fishery any time over the next month. Good numbers typically start showing up in the fishery and trapping sites around the first of June. The best bank access is from Moonshine Park up to the deadline.
 SIUSLAW RIVER:
All areas above tidewater are closed to fishing until the trout opener on May 24.
TILLAMOOK BAY: sturgeon, Chinook
Sturgeon fishing should be fair. Spring Chinook fishing is still slow, but more fish are being reported. Look for action to improve in May. Trolling herring is productive. Trolling large bladed spinners in the upper bay is popular also.
TRASK RIVER: steelhead, Chinook
Winter steelhead fishing is winding down, with only a few fresh fish available. Chinook fishing is slow overall, but a few fish have been reported in the river up to the hatchery or even above there.
Anglers who catch a steelhead or salmon with numbered tag(s) are encouraged to report catch information via the internet at or by calling ODFW at 503-842-2741 and asking for Derek Wiley. All live tagged fish that are not legal to retain or are voluntarily not kept should be released quickly and unharmed with tags intact.
 WILSON RIVER: steelhead, Chinook
Winter steelhead fishing should be fair for mostly dark fish. A few summer steelhead should be in the system also. Spring Chinook angling is slow, as few fish are in the river yet.
YAQUINA RIVER: steelhead
The Yaquina and Big Elk are closed to angling April 1 – May 23 and will re-open with the trout season on May 24. Tide water remains open year round for marine species.
Southwest Zone
AGATE LAKE: largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, bullhead
Fishing for warmwater gamefish slowed with the cool weather this past week, but should pick back up with the sunny, warm weather predicted for this week. Look for largemouth bass, crappie, and other warmwater species around structure along the shore. Anglers will do best by fishing bait or working lures slowly. Fishing likely will be best on the warmer afternoons. Agate Lake is 100 percent full.
APPLEGATE RESERVOIR: largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, trout
Applegate Reservoir has been stocked with legal-sized rainbow trout. Fishing has been fair for these stocked trout as well as for larger trout from last year’s stocking. Applegate Reservoir is 86 percent full, and the boat ramps are open.
The streams in Oregon above the reservoir are now open to trout fishing, with a trout bag limit of two per day and an eight-inch minimum length.
APPLEGATE RIVER: rainbow and cutthroat trout, winter steelhead
The Applegate River is currently closed to fishing but will re-open on May 24 for trout fishing. Consult the regulations for more information.
 ARIZONA POND: rainbow trout
Trout fishing has been good for anglers. Bobber fishing with worms or casting flies or spinners all work well. The pond will be stocked throughout the spring and is a great place to take a kid. The pond is managed by Oregon Parks and Recreation Department and is open only to youth 17 and under.
BEN IRVING RESERVOIR: rainbow trout, bass, bluegill, yellow perch, crappie
 
The reservoir was stocked with about 3,500 trout during March and another 500 trout were stocked in April. Warmwater fishing for bass and crappie will be best around the edges where there is some structure. Jigging with crappie tubes in the electric motor section has been successful recently.
BURMA POND: rainbow trout
Burma Pond, located on BLM land east of the town of Wolf Creek, was stocked last week with legal-sized rainbow trout.
CHETCO RIVER:
Closed to fishing until May 24.
Chetco River flows near Brookings
COOPER CREEK RESERVOIR: rainbow trout, bass, bluegill, yellow perch, bullhead
Cooper Creek has been stocked with about 7,000 trout so far this spring, and will be stocked with about 1,000 more fish in the next couple weeks. A few of the fish may be just shy being legal size for harvest. Trout fishing with PowerBait has been succesful. Some of the trout do have copepods which are tiny parasites on their bodies and gills. These are not harmful to humans, but the lesions can be removed and the meat should be thoroughly cooked. Largemouth bass are moving into the shallows for spawning and a nice-sized bass was caught recently at Cooper Creek.
 COOS COUNTY Lakes/Ponds: rainbow trout, warmwater fish
Bradley Lake, Butterfield Lake, Bluebill Lake, Eel Lake, Powers Pond, Saunders Lake, and Tenmile Lakes are all scheduled to be stocked with legal size rainbow trout this week. Anglers have been catching trout by fishing PowerBait near the bottom or by casting spoons/spinners. Fly anglers have been catching trout casting and retrieving small streamer or nymph patterns.
 Largemouth bass should be more active in the area ponds and small lakes like Powers Pond and Empire Lakes. Bass should be cruising the shallow waters along the shoreline looking for an easy meal.
 COOS RIVER BASIN: Dungeness crab, bay clams, steelhead, rockfish
Steelhead fishing is open in the Coos Basin until April 30. Trout season does not open in rivers until May 24.
Anglers are still catching rockfish and lingcod inside Coos Bay around the jetties, submerged rockpiles, and near the railroad trestle near the Highway 101 Bridge. Fishing is usually best around slack tides. A couple chinook salmon have been caught along the jetties by anglers fishing for lingcod.
Crabbing in Coos Bay continues to be fairly slow but some crabbers have been able to harvest some legal size crab.
In a cooperative effort including ODFW and OSU researchers, hundreds of red rock crabs have been tagged with a small blue “floy tag” in Charleston to gain an understanding of their growth, age, movement, population size, and fishery. Red rock crabs are native to Oregon and are found in only a few Oregon estuaries. If you catch a tagged red rock crab please contact the ODFW Charleston office at 541-888-5515.
Clamming is excellent during low tides near Charleston, off Cape Arago Highway, and Clam Island. There are also good places to dig clams even on positive low tides in Coos Bay. For more information on shellfish in Coos Bay click on the following link: Shellfish Assessment of Coastal Oregon. Before any shellfish harvest trip, make sure to check the Oregon Department of Agriculture website for any updates.
COQUILLE RIVER BASIN: steelhead, striped bass
Steelhead fishing is open in the Coquille Basin until April 30. Trout season does not open in rivers until May 24.
April is typically a good month to fish for striped bass in the Coquille River. Good places to fish are around the Arago Boat Ramp, Johnson Mill Pond, and Sturdivant Park.
DIAMOND LAKE: trout
Diamond Lake received an additional 16,000 trout in late August. These were 8-inch legal-sized trout. The lake also received about 20,000 sub-legal trout in November. Altogether the lake was stocked with about 206,000 trout in 2013 compared to 166,000 in 2012. This should improve the fishing this year. This past weekend anglers were catching trout between 11 and 18-inches long, with an average length of 14-inches.
The lake is now 100 percent open water. Although the road around the lake and the Forest Service campgrounds are still closed, people can launch boats from the North and South Shore Boat ramp.
Anglers can check fishing conditions at Diamond Lake on their website, or call their toll free number at 1-800-733-7593, ext 236 or 238 for updates.
 DUTCH HERMAN POND: rainbow trout
Dutch Herman Pond, located on BLM land east of the town of Wolf Creek, was stocked with legal sized rainbow trout last week.
 ELK RIVER: Closed to fishing until May 24.
 EMIGRANT RESERVOIR: rainbow trout, largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie
Emigrant has been stocked with legal-sized rainbow trout. Trout fishing has been fair. Fishing for bass, crappie, and other warmwater fish slowed with the cool weather last week, but should improve with the warmer weather predicted this week. These warmwater species can be found around the willows and other structure along the shore, especially on the warmer afternoons. The reservoir is currently 75 percent full, and the boat ramps and campgrounds are open.
EXPO POND: rainbow trout, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill
Expo Pond has been stocked with legal-sized rainbow trout, making this a good destination for anglers looking to catch trout close to home. Angling for largemouth bass, crappie, and other warmwater fish should be good, especially on the warmer afternoons.
FISH LAKE: rainbow trout, brook trout, spring Chinook
Fish Lake offers fishing for stocked rainbow trout, spring Chinook salmon, tiger trout, and naturally produced brook trout. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife stocked the lake with 5,000 legal-sized rainbow trout this past week, and fishing for trout has been fairly good.
The Fish Lake Resort restaurant, boat launch, and campground are open, and the resort has cabins for rent. The Forest Service boat ramp is open; however, a snow park permit is required to park in the Forest Service parking lot through April 30. The Forest Service campground will not open until mid-May. Fish Lake is 63 percent full.
Anglers are encouraged to report catches of larger spring Chinook or tiger trout to the local ODFW district office at 541-826-8774. Please remember that all tiger trout must be released unharmed.
FLORAS LAKE: rainbow, cutthroat trout
The lake was stocked last week with catchable and trophy trout. Fishing from a boat is usually the best, as there is limited bank angling. Anglers can launch at an improved boat ramp at Boice Cope County Park. The lake can be very windy, so anglers will want to check the weather prior to heading out.
Boat anglers are reminded to clean all aquatic vegetation off their boats and trailers before heading home to help control the spread non-native plants and animals.
GALESVILLE RESERVIOR: rainbow trout, bass
 Galesville Reservoir is open to fishing year-round. In addition to trout, the reservoir has also been stocked with coho smolts for the last couple of years. Many people mistakenly think these fish are kokanee. All of the coho smolts are adipose fin-clipped, remember to release the ones less than 8-inches long. In Galesville Reservoir, all landlocked salmon are considered trout and are part of the five-per-day trout limit, with only one trout over 20-inches long allowed for harvest. Some hatchery steelheads have recently been placed in Galesville. Galesville has been stocked with about 7,000 trout so far this spring. A few may be just shy of legal size for harvest.
Anglers are reminded all bass between 12 and 15 inches must be released, and only one bass over 15 inches may be taken per day. Call 541-837-3302 for information on camping and boat launching conditions.
GARRISON LAKE: rainbow trout, cutthroat
The lake is full of trout. Boat anglers fly fishing, casting spinners, or slow trolling wedding ring spinners are doing the best. Boat anglers will want to keep an eye on the weather and fish the lake when there is no wind. Access for bank anglers is best at the 12^th Street boat ramp, Arizona Street, or along the foredune accessed through Tseriadun State Park. Garrison Lake is located in the middle of Port Orford.
Boat anglers are reminded to clean all aquatic vegetation off their boats and trailers before heading home to help control the spread non-native plants and animals.
 HEMLOCK LAKE & LAKE IN THE WOODS & Umpqua High Lakes: trout
 
According to the Forest Service the road to Hemlock and Lake in the Woods is now open. Both lakes were stocked last week.
HOWARD PRAIRIE RESERVOIR: rainbow trout, bass
Howard Prairie opened to angling Saturday, April 26. The lake has been stocked with rainbow trout and provided fair to good angling for trout in the 10 to 14-inch range over the weekend for anglers trolling with flasher and worm combinations. The Howard Prairie Resort and campgrounds are open. Howard Prairie is only 57 percent full. The boat ramps at the resort and at Klum Landing are open and usable.
HYATT LAKE: rainbow trout, largemouth bass
 Hyatt Lake opened to angling last Saturday, and has been stocked with rainbow trout. Catch rates were fair over the weekend, but many of the fish landed were in the 17 to 22-inch range. The Bureau of Land Management campground is not scheduled to open until May 17. The lake is only 47 percent full. The Mountain View Boat Ramp, on the southeast corner of the lake is currently the only ramp suitable for launching larger boats.
 ILLINOIS RIVER: trout, steelhead
The Illinois River and its tributaries are closed to all fishing until May 24. Consult the angling regulations for more information.
LAKE MARIE: rainbow trout
The lake has been stocked with about 2,000 trout and will receive more trout in early April. Most anglers use PowerBait or worms.
LAKE SELMAC: trout, largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie
Lake Selmac has been stocked with legal-sized rainbow trout. Still fishing with PowerBait or worms, or trolling lures should all be productive for trout. Fishing for largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and other warmwater slowed with the cool weather this past week, but should pick back up with the warm weather predicted for this week. Anglers targeting warmwater species will do best by fishing bait or working lures slowly. Look for fish to move into the shallow areas along the shore on the warm afternoons.
LEMOLO RESERVOIR: rainbow trout, brown trout, kokanee
Opened for fishing April 1. The daily trout limit is 5 per day. Brown trout can now be retained as part of the daily trout limit through Oct. 31. In addition to brown trout, Lemolo has rainbow trout and kokanee. The Poole Creek boat ramp is open. Lemolo was recently stocked with 2,000 rainbow trout and will receive more trout in early May.
Lemolo Lake Resort is open and can provide information on the latest conditions and fish tips. View their Web site or call 541-957-8354. Spring trout fishing can be very productive.
 LOON LAKE: rainbow trout, bass, bluegill
Loon Lake was stocked with about 7,500 trout so far this spring. The lake can also provide good fishing for crappie, bluegill and bass as the water warms up. The Loon Lake Resort boat ramp is now open.
 LOST CREEK RESERVOIR: rainbow trout, spring Chinook, bass
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife recently stocked Lost Creek Reservoir with 20,000 legal-sized rainbow trout. Trout fishing has been fair for both the stocked trout and larger trout remaining from last year’s stocking. Spring Chinook that reach 16-17 inches long are also available.
Fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass should be improving as the fish move into shallower water.
Lost Creek is currently 99 percent full and the surface temperature is 52^oF.
MEDCO POND: rainbow trout, largemouth bass, bluegill
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife stocked the pond with 2,000 legal-sized rainbow trout last week. Fishing has been very good for rainbow trout, especially for those casting spinners and spoons. Fishing for bluegill and bass should be good with the warm weather forecast for this week.
 PACIFIC OCEAN AND BEACHES: bottomfish, Dungeness crab, salmon, surf perch
Recreational Dungeness crabbing is open in the ocean.
Fishing for bottom fish including rockfish, and lingcod is now closed outside of the 30-fathom curve until the end of September. Fishing for bottom fish has been good when the ocean has been calm enough to get out. Late winter/early spring is a great time to catch big lingcod in fairly shallow water. The marine fish daily bag limit is seven fish and a separate daily limit for lingcod (two). Retention of cabezon is not allowed until July 1.
Salmon season (except for coho) is open in the ocean from March 15 – April 30. The ocean salmon season for the rest of the 2014 will be determined in early April. Some chinook salmon have been caught between Bandon and Charleston.
Anglers are starting to pick up a few surf perch. Fishing is usually best on the incoming tide. Anglers have good success using sand shrimp or sand worms for catching surf perch.
PLAT I RESERVOIR: rainbow trout, warmwater fish
In addition to trout fishing, the lake also has good bullhead fishing. Bass can be harvested from March 1 to Oct. 31 and are catch-and-release only from Nov. 1-Feb. 29. The bass will be moving into the shallows this time of year. The reservoir received about 3,500 trout so far this spring.
REINHART PARK POND: trout
Reinhart Park Pond was stocked last week with 900 legal-sized rainbow trout providing an excellent opportunity to catch trout right in Grants Pass. Fishing for bluegill and largemouth bass should be good as well.
Fishing for bluegill and crappie should be good as well.
ROGUE RIVER
Rogue River, lower: steelhead, spring Chinook
Spring Chinook are spread throughout the lower river, but as the river drops and clears look for fish to move deeper. As the river warms up this week, look for the best bite to be early morning or late in the evening. Before heading out, anglers should check river flows, water temperatures, and tides as these are all important to catching spring Chinook.
The steelhead run in winding down, but anglers can still expect to catch a few steelhead in April.
 Rogue River, middle: steelhead, trout
Angling for winter steelhead is slowing down now that many of the fish have spawned and are heading downstream. Fishing for spring Chinook is still slow, but should start improving soon as more fish move into the area around Grants Pass. The flow at Grants Pass was 3,500 cfs and the water temperature was 52°F on April 21.
The Rogue River is closed to trout fishing until May 24. Consult the regulations for more information.
Rogue River, upper: steelhead, trout
Angling for winter steelhead is slowing down now that many of the fish have spawned and are heading downstream. Spring Chinook are starting to arrive in the Upper Rogue, and anglers are catching a few fish near Cole Rivers Hatchery.
The release from Lost Creek Reservoir was 2,404 cfs and the water temperature was 49°F on April 28. The flow at Gold Ray was 3,270 cfs with a water temperature 51°F. As of April 22, 3,049 winter steelhead and 17 spring chinook had entered Cole Rivers Hatchery.
Trout fishing is closed on the Rogue River until May 24. Consult the regulations for more information.
 Rogue River, above Lost Creek Reservoir: trout
This reach of the Rogue is open to trout fishing year-round; however, the first stocking of rainbow trout for this year will not occur until late May. Holdover rainbow trout, and naturally produced rainbow, cutthroat, brown and brook trout are available in the river and in many tributaries. Lower flow levels this spring should make for better early-season fishing.
SIXES RIVER: Closed to fishing until May 24.
 SMITH RIVER, Umpqua: steelhead, sturgeon, striped bass
 The mainstem Smith from the mouth to Spencer Creek and the North Fork to Johnson Creek closes for chinook and finclipped steelhead from April 1 until May 24. It remains open for fin-clipped steelhead from Spencer Creek upstream to Sisters and from Johnson Creek to Bridge 10 through the end of April. Anglers will start fishing for strippers as spring progresses.
 SODA SPRINGS RESERVOIR: Closed to fishing.SPALDING POND: rainbow trout
Spalding Pond was stocked last week with legal-sized rainbow trout.
TENMILE BASIN: steelhead, largemouth bass, trout
 Steelhead fishing is open in the Tenmile Basin until April 30.
Fishing for largemouth bass has been good for anglers in Tenmile Lakes. Most of the bass have been caught in shallow water along the shorelines and usually associated with cover like submerged logs or vegetation. Crankbaits and plastics like senkos or brushhogs have been working to catch bass.
Trout fishing in Tenmile Lakes should start to pick up this month as the water temperatures warm up. Most trout anglers in Tenmile troll wedding rings or other types of spinners usually tipped with a night crawler. Hatchery rainbow trout were stocked in Tenmile Lakes earlier this month. One hundred hatchery rainbow trout were tagged next to the dorsal fin with a 2 inch blue numbered tag. These fish were tagged as part of a tagged fish contest sponsored by Ringo’s Lakeside Marina. If you catch a tagged trout stop by or contact the marina at 541-759-3312.
 TOKETEE LAKE: brown trout, rainbow trout
Fishing is open in Toketee year-round. Fishing for brown trout has been good with the recent warmer tempertures. The campground and boat ramp are now open. For more information call the U.S. Forest Service at 541-498-2531.
 UMPQUA HIGH LAKES AND FOREBAYS: trout
Clearwater Forebay #2 was recently stocked with 1,000 rainbow trout and will be stocked again in early May. Hemlock and Lake in the Woods were also stocked, but Red Top will not be stocked until mid-May.
For brook trout anglers should try Cliff, Buckeye, Skookum (North Umpqua), Maidu, Twin and Wolf lakes. Linda, Pitt Lake, and Calamut have been stocked with a native rainbow for the last couple of years. Bullpup and Fuller still have brook trout, but were also recently stocked with some fingerling native rainbows. Contact the Forest Service at 541-957-3200 for road and trail conditions. The roads to these lakes are not plowed during the winter, but there has been very little snowpack this year.
 UMPQUA RIVER, MAINSTEM: steelhead, spring chinook, shad, smallmouth bass
The mainstem Umpqua is closed to wild steelhead harvest, but remains open year-round for adipose fin-clipped steelhead. This fishery is primarily catch-and-release since the number of hatchery fish is relatively low compared to the number of wild fish. People interested in harvesting a steelhead should fish the North Umpqua for summer steelhead as spring progresses.
Springers have arrived. A nice 40-pound springer was caught in the Elkton area. The springers are now distributed throughout the basin, but fishing success has been spotty. The turbid spikes in water flow, followed by quickly dropping flow to low water conditions have not been conducive to boating or fishing. The Main is supposed to drop to about 6 feet this week and the weather is supposed to be warm. This could trigger the springers to be on the move.
The shad should start arriving in early May. Smallmouth bass fishing will improve as the river warms up. The mainstem Umpqua is closed to trout fishing until the spring trout opener May 24.
UMPQUA RIVER, NORTH: steelhead, spring Chinook
Rock Creek Hatchery is once again open for visitors. The hatchery is open to visitors from 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The new RockEd facility is lacking displays, but can be opened on request by calling the hatchery at 541-496-3484.
Remember all wild steelhead must be released unharmed. Through the end of March over 9,000 winter steelhead were counted. Starting May 1 the steelhead are classified as summer steelhead and their numbers should improve throughout the spring and early summer. Hatchery fish will be available.
Anglers are starting to have some success fishing for springers from Amacher and up in the Swiftwater area. The fish will be on the move with the warm weather.
Note that from Oct. 1 through June 30, angling in the fly water area is restricted to a single barbless artificial fly which can be dressed with conventional fly tying material. Remember that from March 1 through July 31 the anti-snag gear restrictions apply on the north from the Lone Rock boat ramp upstream to the fly area boundary above Rock Creek. The Mainstem from Soda Springs Dam, including Soda Springs Reservoir, up to Slide Creek Dam is closed year-round to fishing.
UMPQUA RIVER, SOUTH: Closed to all fishing May 1 until May 24.
WILLOW LAKE: rainbow trout, largemouth bass, black crappie, brown bullhead
Willow Lake has been stocked with legal-sized rainbow trout. Trolling or casting spoons or spinners has been productive, as has still fishing with worms or PowerBait. The boat ramp and campground are open, and the lake is currently 100 percent full.
WINCHESTER BAY: steelhead
Steelhead will be migrating up the Umpqua for the next several months as they transition from winter steelhead to summer steelhead. Most steelhead fishing in the lower Main is catch and release. Fishing the Triangle and South Jetty has been good for rockfish.
WINCHUCK RIVER:
Closed to fishing until May 24.
 Willamette Zone
 ALTON BAKER CANOE CANAL: trout
Alton Baker Canoe Canal will be stocked this week with 815 legal-sized and 150 larger sized rainbow trout. Fish are scattered at multiple locations along the length of the Canal. The Canal will be stocked at 2-3 week intervals through early November. Summer steelhead are occasionally caught in this system and anglers are reminded they will need a combined angling tag and a Columbia River Basin Endorsement to legally target or harvest a steelhead. It is legal to fish with two rods in the Alton Baker Canoe Canal, provided the Two-Rod Validation has been purchased.
The canal is located within Alton Baker Park and can be accessed off of Club Road in Eugene. The Canoe Canal is located in downtown Eugene behind Autzen Stadium. A 4-acre pond at the midpoint of the canal is a good spot but it can be fished all along its 2-mile length from Day Island Road in Eugene to Aspen Street in Springfield.
BENSON LAKE: rainbow trout, white crappie, largemouth bass, brown bullhead
 Stocked the week of April 14 with 4,000 legal-sized rainbow trout. This is a 40-acre lake located in Benson State Park in the Columbia River Gorge. From Portland, head east on I-84, park is located on the south side of the freeway approx. 1/2 mile west of Multnomah Falls.
BETHANY POND: rainbow trout, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, bullhead
Stocked the week of April 14 with 1,000 legal sized rainbow trout. This is a 10-acre pond located at Bethany west of Portland. The pond is maintained by Tualatin Hills Park and Rec. Amenities include picnic tables, restrooms, and a paved, ADA accessible trail.
BLUE LAKE: rainbow trout, largemouth bass, brown bullhead, black crappie, bluegill
Stocked the week of April 14 with 1,500 legal-sized rainbow trout. This is a 64-acre lake located in Blue Lake Park 3 miles west of Troutdale. This family-friendly park as picnic areas, restrooms, walking trail, and ramp for small boats. Park is maintained by Multnomah County.
BLUE RIVER: trout, steelhead
 Blue River above Blue River Reservoir opened to fishing April 26 and was recently stocked with a total of 1,250 rainbow trout for the opener. Fish are released at several locations from the bridge above Mona Campground to the mouth of Quentin Creek.
 BLUE RIVER RESERVOIR: trout, warmwater species
Blue River Reservoir was recently stocked with 3,000 legal sized rainbow. Blue River Reservoir is located east of Eugene near the town of Blue River, north of Highway 126 and is open to year-round fishing.
CANBY POND: rainbow trout
Stocked the week of April 28 with 1,400 legal-sized and 250 larger rainbow trout.
Canby Pond is a 1-acre pond located on the south end of Canby in Canby City Park. The park is south of Hwy 99E and adjacent to the Molalla River. Angling restricted to youth age 17 and under or holders of one of the Disabled Anglers permits.
CARMEN RESERVOIR: trout
Carmen Reservoir was recently stocked with 3,000 rainbow trout, including 500 larger sized trout. The reservoir is accessed via FS Road 750 off Hwy 126, about 2 miles south of Clear Lake, and is open all year. Motor boats are prohibited on Carmen Reservoir.
CLACKAMAS RIVER: winter steelhead, summer steelhead, spring Chinook
The Clackamas River came up considerably after the heavy rain over the weekend but should settle down and provide great angling conditions in the coming days. Fishing for steelhead will improve as the water drops, with the best bet for late winters up above Barton while summers can be found throughout the river. Reports also indicate that a few spring Chinook have been caught down at the mouth and in the lower river. As we move into May the springer fishery will take center stage with steelhead also on the agenda.
Monday hydrological data shows flows up at 4,780 cfs, a gauge reading in Estacada of 13.59 ft., and the water temperature down near 44°.
CLEAR LAKE: trout
Clear Lake is open to fishing all year and was recently stocked with 3,625 rainbow trout, including 1,125 larger sized trout. Naturally reproducing brook trout are also available. The lake is accessed from Highway 126 approximately 70 miles east of Springfield. Cabins and row boats are available for rent from Clear Lake Resort.
COAST FORK WILLAMETTE RIVER: trout
The Coast Fork of the Willamette River opened to the harvest of trout Saturday, April 26 and was recently stocked at several locations within Cottage Grove with a total of 1,500 rainbow trout.
COMMONWEALTH LAKE: trout, bass, bluegill, crappie
Stocked the week of April 14 with 1,500 legal-sized rainbow trout. This is a three-acre stocked lake within the Commonwealth Lake Park in Beaverton, Oregon. Commonwealth Park is maintained by Tualatin Hills Park and Rec. Amenities include ADA accessible trail, picnic tables, playground, restrooms.
 COTTAGE GROVE POND (Row River Nature Park): trout, warmwater species
Cottage Grove Pond was last stocked for the season in early April. Provided water conditions remain acceptable, trout will likely continue to remain available to anglers. Warmwater fish are also available in this pond.
To access the pond, travel east from Cottage Grove on Row River Road. Cottage Grove Pond is located behind the truck scales and may be accessed via an asphalt pathway. Only the pond with the dock is stocked with hatchery trout. This pond also offers terrific bird-watching opportunities, with bald eagles, various ducks, red-winged blackbirds, and other migratory songbirds frequently observed in spring.
 COTTAGE GROVE RESERVOIR: trout, warmwater species
Cottage Grove Reservoir was recently stocked with 4,500 legal sized rainbow trout. Holdover trout are also available to anglers. The reservoir is south of Cottage Grove and is open to angling all year.
CRESWELL POND (GARDEN LAKE): trout, warmwater species
Garden Lake was last stocked for the season in early April. The pond is located in Garden Lake Park on the east side of I-5 in Creswell and is open to fishing all year, although vegetation can become a problem later in spring. The pond and park offer additional wildlife viewing opportunities.
 DETROIT RESERVOIR: trout, kokanee
Located 50 miles east of Salem, this large lake (approximately 3,600 acres at full pool) receives over 100,000 trout throughout the year. It will be stocked again this week with 20,000 legal size rainbow trout. Currently the reservoir is about 15 feet below full below. Most boat ramps including Mongold boat ramp are available. Check with local outfitters in the town of Detroit for fishing conditions.
 DEXTER RESERVOIR: trout
Dexter Reservoir will be stocked this week with 3,200 legal-sized rainbow trout. The reservoir is adjacent to Highway 58 near Lowell and is open all year.
 DORENA RESERVOIR: trout, warmwater
Dorena Reservoir was recently stocked with 6,300 legal-sized rainbow trout. The reservoir is east of Cottage Grove on Row River Road and is open all year.
DORMAN POND: trout
Stocked the week of April 14 with 1,500 legal-sized rainbow trout. This is an 8-acre pond west of Forest Grove at the junction of Hwy. 8 and Hwy. 6.
 EAGLE CREEK: winter steelhead
Eagle Creek is in good shape for fishing but it’s nearly over for steelhead anglers and decent winter fish will be hard to find. The winter steelhead fishery begins to wind down on the creek in April; there could still be a few fish around but effort has been very light and is probably a good indication of how the catch has been. The time is getting closer for spring Chinook to return from acclimation releases done two or three years ago at the facility in Eagle Fern Park, fish returns depending on flows. The hatchery has had about 500 steelhead return, a relatively low number as a result of reduced smolt releases a couple of years ago.
Long stretches of Eagle Creek run through private property, particularly up near the hatchery and from an area below the lower ladder on down past Bonnie Lure to the mouth. Anglers are advised to pay close attention to where you fish and we encourage you to ask permission prior to accessing or crossing private lands on your way to your favorite fishing hole. See Page 15 of the Oregon Sport Fishing Regulation pamphlet for more information on “Your Rights to Use the Surface, Bed, and Banks of Oregon’s Rivers and Lakes.”
EE WILSON POND: trout, bluegill
EE Wilson Pond was stocked last week with another 900 legal, and 250 larger sized rainbow trout. This is a small angling pond located in the EE Wilson Wildlife management of Camp Adair just off Hwy. 99W between Corvallis and Monmouth. The wildlife area is owned and managed by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Parking permits are required on the wildlife area.
 FALL CREEK RESERVOIR: trout
Dorena Reservoir was recently stocked with 6,300 legal-sized rainbow trout. The reservoir is east of Cottage Grove on Row River Road and is open all year.
FERN RIDGE RESERVOIR: largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead
This 9,000 acre lake just 12 miles west of Eugene is the Willamette Basin’s largest water body. Recent rains have filled this reservoir completely, and all boat ramps should be available at this time. For local information regarding the lake and available boat ramps, contact the Lane County Parks Department at 541-682-2000.
This lake is mostly shallow with a band of deep water from the original channel of the Long Tom River. The reservoir produces crappie over 12 inches and bass angling has been very good in recent years. Best time of year for crappie is in spring after the water temperature reaches the mid-50s, but fish can still be found in deeper water year round. July and August are peak months for largemouth bass. Fish the shoreline along the southern part of the reservoir, especially the sloughs and inlets where there is underwater structure.
FOSTER RESERVOIR: trout, bass, perch, catfish
This scenic 1,200-acre reservoir on the South Santiam River is located just 30 minutes from Interstate 5. There is good bank access at several rest stops and campgrounds, and three seasonal boat ramps. The water level is approximately 10 feet below full pool at the moment, with both Gedney and Sunnyside Park boat ramps available at this time. It was stocked again last week with 9,000 rainbow trout. Please remember that only kokanee and adipose fin-clipped trout may be kept and there are no limits on size or number of bass. From I-5 take US 20 east from Albany to the town of Sweet Home. The reservoir is 3 miles past the town on the left.
FREEWAY LAKES: trout, bass, bluegill, crappie
This water-body actually consists of three interconnected ponds and features some good size bass and crappie. A boat ramp is available at East Freeway Lake, and there is good bank access around Middle Freeway Lake. Freeway Lakes was stocked again last week with 800 legal and 100 larger size trout. To get there, take the State Police exit in Albany and follow the frontage road south (3 Lakes Road) for several miles.
GREEN PETER RESERVOIR: kokanee, trout, bass
This large reservoir east of Sweet Home is a premier kokanee fishery with a bag limit of 25 fish per day. It also supports stocked rainbow trout and a good population of smallmouth bass. It was stocked in mid-April with 6,000 legal size rainbow trout. The kokanee fishery is slowly heating up as fish become more active with the warming temperatures. Most kokanee are being caught between 20-30 feet down. The reservoir level is about 15 feet below full pool and rising slowly. Both Thistle Creek and Whitcomb boat ramps are open.
HALDEMAN POND: trout
Stocked the week of April 21 with 4,000 legal-sized rainbow trout. This is a 2-acre pond located within the Sauvie Island Wildlife Area. From the Sauvie Island bridge, take Sauvie Island Rd. to NW Reeder Rd, then Oak Island Rd.
HENRY HAGG LAKE: trout, bass, crappie, yellow perch, bluegill and brown bullhead
Stocked the week of April 28 with 3,500 legal-sized rainbow trout. This popular fishery has been stocked several times this spring and there should be plenty of fish for anglers who are willing to get out and work for them. Hagg Lake is located within Scoggins Valley Park. The park features numerous picnic areas, two boat launching facilities, more than 15 miles of hiking trails, and observation decks for wildlife and bird watching.
HILLS CREEK RESERVOIR: trout, warmwater fish
Hills Creek Reservoir is open to fishing all year and was recently stocked with 6,385 legal-sized rainbow trout. This release is in addition to annual fingerling releases into the reservoir. This reservoir is stocked annually with 100,000 adipose fin-clipped spring Chinook fingerlings and 200,000 adipose fin-clipped rainbow trout fingerlings. These fish grow to catchable size within a year. All non-adipose fin-clipped trout and salmon must be released unharmed.
HILLS CREEK above HILLS CREEK RESERVOIR: trout
Hills Creek above Hills Creek Reservoir will open to fishiong Saturday, April 26. Although hatchery fish will not be released into Hills Creek this year, native trout are available for harvest and bait may be used through Oct.31. Hatchery fish released into Hills Creek in previous years will now be released into Hills Creek Reservoir.
HUDDLESTON POND: trout, bass, bluegill
Stocked the week of April 28 with 500 legal-sized rainbow trout and 250 half-pounders. This is in addition to 750 legal-sized rainbow trout and 200 one-pounders released the week of April 21. Huddleston is a 5-acre pond located within Huddleston Pond Park in the city of Willamina, Ore. A former mill pond, it contains woody debris that provides habitat for bass and bluegill. It reaches a maximum depth of about 10 feet, with shallow “kid-friendly” edges. It is ADA accessible in places, with a restroom and picnic areas nearby. There is paved parking lot and small ramp for people who want to launch small, non-motorized boats.
JUNCTION CITY POND: trout, crappie
Junction City is a popular stocked trout fishing pond located about 2 miles south of Junction City on 99W on the west side of the highway. There is excellent access around the entire 8-acre pond. It has been stocked several times already this year. It was stocked last week with 3,000 legal, 300 larger, and 50 trophy-sized rainbow trout.As a reminder, zone regulations apply: five trout daily may be kept and only one over 20 inches.
LEABURG LAKE: trout
Leaburg Lake opened to angling Saturday, April 26. The lake will be stocked weekly through July. This week Leaburg Lake will receive 1,500 rainbow trout. All non-adipose fin-clipped trout must be released unharmed. The use of bait is allowed.
MCKENZIE RIVER below Leaburg Lake: trout, salmon, steelhead
The McKenzie River below Leaburg Lake was recently boat stocked with 9,000 rainbow trout. Fish were released from about 1.5 miles below Greenwood Landing down to Hendricks Bridge. Gear use is restricted to flies and lures. A Columbia River Basin Endorsement is required for anglers targeting salmon and steelhead in the McKenzie.
Due to the continued high river flows, there will be no EWEB construction project-related closures of the bridge over Leaburg Dam through the entire month of April. EWEB may have to close the bridge in May for three to five days total. Any such closures would be on weekdays from 8 a.m. to noon, and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
MCKENZIE RIVER above Leaburg Lake: trout, steelhead
The McKenzie River above Leaburg Lake opened to fishing Saturday, April 26 and will be boat stocked from Finn Rock to Goodpasture Bridge with a total of 9,250 rainbow trout. All non-adipose fin-clipped trout must be released unharmed.
MIDDLE FORK WILLAMETTE RIVER above HILLS CREEK RESERVOIR: trout
The Middle Fork Willamette River above Hills Creek Reservoir opened to catch-and-release fishing Saturday, April 26. Angling is restricted to flies and lures. The Middle Fork above Hills Creek Reservoir will not be stocked this year. Those fish will instead be released into Hills Creek Reservoir for anglers.
MOLALLA RIVER: winter steelhead
The Molalla is a bit high but should be in great shape for winter steelhead fishing late this week as flows drop. Over 4,400 winters have passed at Willamette Falls meaning anglers should find improved catch rates as a portion of these winter fish make their way into the Molalla.
Since most of the steelhead passing the falls this time of year are wild winters, anglers should be aware that a majority of fish entering the Molalla will be unmarked wild fish resulting in a predominantly catch-and-release fishery.
MT HOOD POND: trout, crappie, blugill
Stocked the week of April 28 with 1,000 legal-sized rainbow trout. The pond also offers angling for several different species of warm water fish including crappie, bluegill, and catfish. Anglers are reminded that from April 1 through Aug. 31 fishing at Mt. Hood Pond is restricted to youths 17 and under as well as individuals who possess a valid Oregon Disabilities Fishing Permit.
NORTH FORK RESERVOIR: trout
Closed to fishing until May 25. This is a 350-acre reservoir of the Clackamas River behind North Fork Dam approximately 5.2 miles east of Estacada, Ore.
Fishermen are reminded that the boat ramp and marina at Promitory Park will be closed to all public access until the summer of 2016 while PGE constructs a surface collector to improve the downstream passage of native salmon and steelhead juveniles at North Fork Dam. The reservoir will be open to fishing from May 25 through Oct. 31. All other access points to North Fork Reservoir will remain open, and ODFW will stock the lake with hatchery trout as in the past.
For more information about the closure, visit PGE’s website (pdf)
PROGRESS LAKE: trout, brown bullhead
Stocked the week of April 14 with 1,000 legal-sized rainbow trout. This is a 4-acre pond next to the Progress Ridge Town Center in Beaverton, Oregon. The pond is an old rock pit and has a maximum depth of 54 feet. There is a sidewalk, fishing platform and viewing platform on one side of the lake. The lake is owned by Tualatin Hills Parks and Rec. Boating and swimming are prohibited on this lake.
ROARING RIVER POND: trout
This is a small one acre pond in Roaring River County Park near ODFW’s Roaring River fish hatchery. To get there, drive highway 226 east out of Albany and turn right onto Fish Hatchery Road and continue for about 7 miles. Park is on the right. It was stocked in mid-April with 160 legal and 20 larger-sized rainbow trout.
SAlMON CREEK: trout
Salmon Creek is a tributary to the Middle Fork Willamette River east of Oakridge. The creek was recently stocked with a total of 1,750 rainbow trout. Fish are released at several locations up to the Black Creek Road bridge. Bait use and both native and hatchery trout harvest are allowed through October 31.
SALMONBERRY LAKE: trout
Stocked the week of April 21 with 3,000 legal-sized rainbow trout. This lake is located approximately 9 miles northwest of St. Helens on Pittsburg Rd.
SALT CREEK: trout
Salt Creek is a tributary to the Middle Fork Willamette River east of Oakridge and is open to harvest of native trout through October 31. Bait use is allowed during trout season. Salt Creek will not be stocked in 2014. Instead, these hatchery fished will be released into Hills Creek Reservoir.
SANDY RIVER: winter steelhead, summer steelhead, spring Chinook
The Sandy came up quite a bit after last weekend’s heavy rainfall but should fall into shape nicely by the end of this week, providing great conditions for spring Chinook and both summer and late winter steelhead fishing. Low level snowmelt this week could keep flows up somewhat as the weather warms but the water should be fishable. Early last week there were a few late winter steelhead, some summer steelhead, and an occasional spring Chinook caught in the lower river from Oxbow down to Lewis and Clark
Monday morning hydrological data shows the river below Bull Run up at 4,240 cfs, a gauge reading of 10.91 ft. and the water temperature well down near 42°.
SANTIAM RIVER (NORTH FORK): steelhead, Chinook, trout
Flows currently stand at 5,700 cfs at Mehama, a significant increase from last week, and making for challenging fishing conditions. Best conditions might be found in the lower reaches where new summer steelhead and spring Chinook are staging. Counts at Willamette Falls as of April 25 show 3,009 spring Chinook and 1,185 summer steelhead have entered the upper basin. Warming water temperatures should make fish more active. When the ‘bite’ is on, bobbers and jigs are the preferred angling method with spoons, spinners and egg clusters also being effective. Currently the entire river below the Minto Fish Facility is open to salmon and steelhead fishing.
River levels best for fishing are below 3,000 cfs at the Mehama gauge (currently the gauge is around 10,000 cfs) Current conditions
CAUTION: The section between Shelburn and Green’s Bridge remains hazardous for boaters because of downed trees and multiple side channels. Better bets are the floats below Green’s Bridge and above Stayton.
UPDATE: The boat slide at Upper Bennett Dam on the North Santiam was repaired on 1/28/14 and is now ready for use. For boaters, portage around Upper Bennett between Mehama and Stayton should be much easier.
SANTIAM RIVER (SOUTH FORK): steelhead, Chinook, trout, bass
Flows in the South Santiam have increased due to the recent rains, but conditions are still excellent. Currently, they are at 3,200 cfs with decent clarity. Spring Chinook and summer steelhead are showing up in good numbers at Willamette Falls, and a few have made it to the base of Foster dam. Winter steelhead and a few fresh summer steelhead are in the basin right now and can be found from the mouth up to Foster dam. So far, 166 winter and 56 summer steelhead have entered the fish ladder, along with 10 spring Chinook as of April 25.
SHERIDAN POND: trout
Stocked the week of April 14 with 1,000 legal-sized rainbow trout. Sheridan Pond is a 2 1/2-acre pond located on the edge of town. It provides excellent access for families and kids. Good parking. From Hwy. 18, take exit 33 to Balston Rd., turn right and left to the pond.
SHORTY’S POND: trout
Stocked the week of April 7 with 1,000 rainbow trout ranging in size from 10 inches to over two pounds each. A family fishing event was held April 12 but some holdover fish should still be available.
This is a 4-acre pond located within Ivor Davies Nature Park in the city of Molalla. It can be accessed by the Fifth St. Trailhead across from Heckard Football Stadium.
SILVER CREEK RESERVOIR: trout, catfish
Stocked the week of April 21 with 3,500 legal-sized and 200 larger rainbow trout. This is a 65-acre reservoir on Silver Creek 2.5 miles south of Silverton on Hwy. 214.
SMITH RESERVOIR: trout
Smith Reservoir is north of Trail Bridge Reservoir and is accessed by turning off Hwy 126 at Trail Bridge Reservoir and following FS Road 730 north to Smith Dam. The reservoir is not visible from the highway and is open to year-around fishing. Smith Reservoir was recently stocked with 4,000 rainbow trout.
ST. LOUIS PONDS: trout, bass, crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, channel catfish
Stocked the week of April 21 with 500 legal-sized rainbow trout and 200 larger trout. St. Louis Ponds is a 260-acre open space owned by ODFW and Marion County Parks. The central portion of this site is a fishing park that boasts seven ponds stocked with a variety of warm water.
The fishing park has a number of ADA-accessible fishing platforms and a paved trail that meanders around some of the ponds. Parking is very limited, so carpooling is encouraged, and when parking lots fill up participants may need to walk in a mile from the gate at the entrance of the complex.
St. Louis Ponds is located 13 miles north of Salem and west of I-5. To get to there from the north, take the Woodburn exit off I-5. Then go east to Hwy. 99E. At Hwy. 99E, head south to the town of Gervais. At the light, go west on Gervais Rd. through Gervais. Gervais Rd. changes to St Louis Rd. Continue west on St Louis Rd. as it crosses over I-5 to Tesch Lane, at the railroad crossing. Go left on Tesch Lane and follow the signs to the ponds. For more information, contact Jeff Fulop at (971) 673-6034.
SUNNYSIDE PARK POND: trout, bass, bluegill
This 4-acre pond is located 2 miles above the upper end of Foster Reservoir. It was stocked in early April with 1,000 legal and 50 larger size rainbow trout. It will be stocked again this week with 1,250 legal and 50 larger size rain bow trout. Sunnyside Pond also offers bluegill and largemouth bass year round. The park has a campground and picnic area and is a great place to take kids fishing. There is also boat ramp access to the Middle Fork arm of Foster Reservoir. To get there from I5, take US 20 through the town of Sweet Home and continue around Foster Reservoir to Quartzville Creek road. Take a left and follow this road for two miles to the park.
TIMBER LINN POND: rainbow trout
This beautiful, family-friendly fishing pond is located within the 90-acre Timber-Linn Memorial Park in Albany. It was stocked several times already this year. This week it will receive another 750 legal and 75 larger size rainbow trout. Please keep in mind that only one fish over 20 inches may be taken per day. Timber-Linn Lake can be reached by turning east off I-5 onto the Santiam Highway (Hwy. 20), then immediately turning north onto Price Road and proceeding to the park entrance.
TIMOTHY LAKE: rainbow trout, brook trout, cutthroat trout, kokanee
Timothy is a 1,400-acre lake about 80 miles east of Portland past Mt. Hood. From Hwy 26 turn onto Forest Rd 42 (Skyline Rd), and then west to Forest Rd 57. Timothy is one of the most popular family camping and fishing destinations in the Mt. Hood National Forest. The lake’s south shore features four developed campgrounds and boat ramps. Three smaller, less developed campgrounds are found in the north. A trail system for hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians circles the lake. Motorboats are allowed on Timothy Lake, although a 10 m.p.h. speed limit is in place.
TRAIL BRIDGE RESERVOIR: trout
Trail Bridge Reservoir is open to year-round angling. This waterbody is adjacent to Hwy 126 and is approximately 60 miles east of Springfield. Only adipose fin-clipped trout may be harvested from Trail Bridge Reservoir. Flies and lures only may be used.
TRILLIUM LAKE: trout
Trillium is a 60-acre lake located approximately three miles east of Government Camp off of Hwy 26. This lake is popular for fishing, camping and photography, often clearly reflecting Mount Hood. A large campground at the lake features a seasonal boat ramp and wheelchair-accessible floating dock.
TROJAN PONDS: trout, warmwater species
WALLING POND: trout, crappie, bass
In winter, spring, and fall, Walling Pond receives over 5,000 trout ranging in size from legal to multi-pound brooders. It will be stocked this week with 400 legal and 50 larger size rainbow trout. As a reminder, brooders are considered trout so zone regulations apply: five trout daily may be kept and only one may be over 20 inches. The pond is located within the Salem city limits west of I-5. Take Turner Road off Mission Street.
WALTER WIRTH LAKE: trout, crappie, bass
This popular Salem lake in Cascade Gateway Park receives thousands of hatchery trout annually. It will be stocked again this week with 1,700 legal and 150 larger size rainbow trout. As a reminder, only one fish over 20 inches may be kept. This wheelchair accessible lake is located just east of Salem within Cascade Gateway Park, west of I-5 at Hwy. 22. Take Airport Rd. or Turner Rd. to reach the lake.
WAVERLY POND: trout, bluegill, catfish
Waverly Pond receives over 2,500 trout annually, ranging in size from ‘legal’ to ‘trophy’. It will be stocked again this with 160 legal and 20 larger size rainbow trout. Please be aware, only one fish over 20 inches may be kept. Here is an excellent in-town fishing opportunity. From I-5 take exit 234 west towards Albany. The pond is located a quarter mile down Pacific Boulevard on the right. A paved ADA-accessible path runs all the way around the pond.
WEST SALISH POND: panfish, trout
The Salish Ponds Wetlands Park restoration project is far enough along that anglers are able to go in and fish both the east and west ponds. A variety of resident warm water species can be found in both ponds, with the east offering the greatest opportunity.
The City of Fairview would like to give young plantings in the park another season to establish themselves before large numbers of anglers begin fishing there again; as a result ODFW likely won’t resume stocking West Salish Pond with trout until late 2014.
WILLAMETTE RIVER: sturgeon, winter steelhead, Chinook salmon
The heavy rains of last week have once again left the Willamette high, cool and off-color, impacting both effort and catch last weekend. Anglers out trying in the past week found that hooking into fish was a real challenge as catches were fair to poor with the persistent and experienced anglers finding very limited success. Prior to the rising water ODFW checks showed the Oregon City area offering good numbers of springers caught while the lower channel and Portland harbor were proving to be a bit tougher but still producing Chinook.
Warm, dry weather this week should get things back in shape on the river so anglers should anticipate increased numbers of boats on the water but also improving catch throughout the Willamette
Central Zone
ANTELOPE FLAT RESERVOIR: rainbow trout
Fishing has been fair due to the turbid water. Using scent or lots of flash will help the fish find your offering. The majority of the fish range from 12 to 14-inches long.
BEND PINE NURSERY POND: trout
Stocked with rainbow trout in early April and current regulations allow for a limit of 2 fish per day, 8 inch minimum length. Fishing should be fair for the next few weeks.
BIG LAVA LAKE: rainbow trout
Fishing should improve with warmer weather.
BIKINI POND: rainbow trout
The pond has been stocked and should be a great place to go this spring and catch some rainbow trout. Bikini pond is a great place to take kids.
CLEAR LAKE: Snow will limit access until late April or early May.
CRANE PRAIRIE RESERVOIR: rainbow and brook trout, kokanee, largemouth bass
Fishing has been fair for rainbow and brook trout. Closed from 1 hour after sunset until 1 hour before sunrise.
CRESCENT LAKE: rainbow trout, brown trout, lake trout and kokanee
No recent reports
CROOKED RIVER BELOW BOWMAN DAM: redband trout and mountain whitefish
Keep an eye on the gauge to see if the flow is being adjusted. The fishing is usually poor until the flow has had a few days to stabilize. Please be mindful to not trample any redds.
CULTUS LAKE: rainbow trout, lake trout
No recent reports.
DAVIS LAKE: largemouth bass, redband trout
 Restricted to fly angling only with barbless hooks.
DESCHUTES RIVER, Mouth to the Pelton Regulating Dam: steelhead, redband trout, whitefish
Some great hatches of early stoneflies, mayflies and caddis should be occurring on the lower Deschutes. This is the best time if the year to find trout feeding on the surface. Good access to fishing can be found in the Maupin area, from Macks Canyon upstream to the Locked Gate. The highest densities of trout are from Oak Springs upstream to the Locked Gate.
The Deschutes will open for adipose fin-clipped Chinook from April 15, 2014 through July 31, 2014 from the mouth of the I-84 bridge upstream to Sherars Falls. The catch limit will be two adult adipose fin-clipped salmon per day, and five adipose fin-clipped jack salmon per day.
Anglers, who catch a tagged hatchery steelhead with an orange anchor tag, are encouraged to report catch information to ODFW at 541-296-4628. Anglers catching a tagged wild fish should release it immediately without recording any information.
Anglers can check the trap the seasons catch at Sherars Falls as an indicator of fish movement in the Middle Deschutes.
Lake Billy Chinook to Bend: rainbow trout, brown trout
Water levels have dropped due to irrigation season. Angling restricted to artificial flies and lures.
 EAST LAKE: rainbow trout, brown trout, Atlantic salmon, kokanee
Catch-and-release for non-adipose fin-clipped rainbow trout. Check on current accessibility as winter conditions may still exist.
 FALL RIVER: rainbow trout
River will be stocked with rainbow trout the week of April 28. Depending on weather conditions, some good mid-day hatches have been reported. Restricted to fly fishing only with barbless hooks. Open all year upstream of the falls.
FROG LAKE: rainbow trout
 Snow will limit access until mid May.
 HAYSTACK RESERVOIR: rainbow trout, brown trout, kokanee, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill
No recent reports. The reservoir received a load of legal-sized trout the week of April 14.
HOOD RIVER: winter steelhead, spring Chinook
Winter steelhead fishing on the Hood is at its peak for the season. Lots of fresh fish have been coming over Bonneville and good river conditions should make a good combo for great fishing the remainder of April.
The Hood River will open for adipose fin-clipped chinook from April 15, 2014 through June 30, 2014 from the mouth to mainstem confluence with the East Fork, and the West Fork from the confluence with the mainstem upstream to the angling deadline 200 feet downstream of Punchbowl Falls. Anglers should expect good numbers of spring Chinook in the lower Hood River by mid to late May.
The catch limit will be two adult adipose fin-clipped salmon per day, and five adipose fin-clipped jack salmon per day.
HOSMER LAKE: Atlantic salmon, brook trout, rainbow trout, cutthroat
Check on current accessibility as winter conditions may still exist.
 LAKE BILLY CHINOOK: bull trout, brown trout, rainbow trout, kokanee, smallmouth bass
Anglers are still reporting easy limits of kokanee throughout the entire reservoir. Bull trout fishing has been fair with anglers mostly catching undersized fish.
Anglers are reminded there are small numbers of spring Chinook and summer steelhead in Lake Billy Chinook as part of the reintroduction effort. Please release these fish unharmed.
LAKE SIMTUSTUS: bull trout, rainbow trout, smallmouth bass
The reservoir will receive a load of larger-size trout the week of April 21.
LITTLE LAVA LAKE: rainbow trout, brook trout
No recent reports.
LOST LAKE: rainbow trout, brown trout
Snow will limit access.
 METOLIUS RIVER: redband trout, bull trout
 Fishing has been fair with reports of decent nymphing. On warmer afternoons and evenings, small hatches are being reported.
NORTH TWIN: rainbow trout
Fishing has been fair with moderate pressure on the weekends.
OCHOCO CREEK UPSTREAM TO OCHOCO DAM: rainbow trout
Angling is restricted to artificial flies and lures only; two trout per day with an 8-inch minimum length. Trout over 20 inches are considered steelhead and must be released unharmed.
OCHOCO RESERVOIR: rainbow trout, black crappie, smallmouth bass
No recent reports.
ODELL LAKE: kokanee, lake trout, rainbow trout
Fishing has been good with 14 to 18-inch kokanee being caught. In addition, fishing was fair for lake trout, with some fish 20 to 35-inches being reported. Twenty-five kokanee per day (no size limits) in addition to other trout species catch limit. Trout daily catch limit may include only 1 lake trout, 30 inch minimum length.
 PAULINA LAKE: brown trout, rainbow trout, kokanee
Catch-and-release on non-adipose fin-clipped rainbow trout. Check on current accessibility as winter conditions may still exist.
 PINE HOLLOW RESERVOIR: rainbow trout
The reservoir is warming up and has been stocked, so fishing should be great.
PRINEVILLE RESERVOIR: rainbow trout, largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie
Fishing has been slow to fair for trout up to 18-inches long.
 PRINEVILLE YOUTH FISHING POND: rainbow trout and largemouth bass
Fishing should be good for the recently released trout.
 ROCK CREEK RESERVOIR: rainbow trout
The reservoir has been stocked and should be a great place to go this spring and catch some rainbow trout. The reservoir is warming up and has been stocked, so fishing should be great.
SHEVLIN YOUTH FISHING POND: rainbow trout
Fishing should be good for the next few weeks. Two trout per day, 8 inch minimum length. Fishing restricted to juvenile anglers 17 years old and younger.
SOUTH TWIN LAKE: rainbow trout
 Fishing has been fair and should improve with warmer weather
 SUTTLE LAKE: brown trout, kokanee
 Fishing has been fair for kokanee and should improve with warmer weather
 TAYLOR LAKE: rainbow trout, largemouth bass
Taylor has been stocked and there should be good fishing for rainbows.
WALTON LAKE: rainbow trout
No recent reports.
WICKIUP RESERVOIR: rainbow trout, brown trout, kokanee, largemouth bass.
Fishing has been fair with reports of 14 to 18-inch kokanee being caught. Twenty-five kokanee (no size limits) in addition to other trout species catch limit. Closed from 1 hour after sunset until 1 hour before sunrise.
 Southeast Zone
ANA RESERVOIR: hatchery rainbow trout
The water level is rising at the reservoir and is currently 5 feet below full pool. The boat ramp is useable and boats can be launched. Fish can be caught using bait, lures, and flies from shore or boats.
 ANA RIVER: hatchery rainbow trout
Rainbow trout are active throughout the year in the river and anglers have been catching fish with bait, flies or lures.
 ANNIE CREEK: brook trout, brown trout and rainbow trout
 Flows are high and very cold. Fishing is very slow.
 BALM CREEK RESERVOIR: rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, crappie
 Balm Creek Reservoir was completely drained fall 2013 and all fish were lost. The reservoir is presently quite low, and not accessible by stocking trucks. Due to the low water level, it is uncertain when the reservoir will be stocked with rainbow trout, but is tentatively planned for the week of May 19.
 BEULAH RESERVOIR: redband trout, hatchery rainbow trout, whitefish, bull trout
 Recent fishing reports indicate catch rates are fair. Average size of trout range from 12 to 18-inches. The reservoir water has increased to 64 percent full and inflows were 208 cfs (April 15). The boat ramp is usable again.
 USBR crews have been tagging fish populations in the reservoir over the last several years. If you catch a tagged trout report it to the Hines office at 541-573-6582.
 BLITZEN RIVER: trout
 Fishing for 8 to 10-inch trout has been good on Bridge Creek and upper Blitzen River. Anglers have not yet reported catching large redband trout in the lower river this spring. Flows in the Blitzen River averaged 158 cfs on April 22. Water temperatures at Page Springs gauge ranged from 44˚F to 54˚F. The Blitzen River and tributaries are catch-and-release only for trout until May 24. The Little Blitzen River is catch-and-release for trout all year.
 BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR: bass, crappie, yellow perch, catfish, and trout.
 The reservoir water level has increased; it was 73 percent full on April 22. Fishing for trout has been fair; crappie fishing has been slow.
 BURNS POND: trout, bass
 Fishing for trout has been fair. Legal-sized rainbow trout will be stocked in late April. Anglers have recently caught largemouth bass and a large channel catfish. Twenty tagged fish are in the pond. If you capture a tagged fish return the tag to the Hines office (237 Hwy 20 S) for a prize.
CAMPBELL LAKE: brook trout, rainbow trout
Vehicles can’t access Campbell and Deadhorse lakes.
CHEWAUCAN RIVER: redband trout
 THE RIVER IS CLOSED DOWNSTREAM OF THE HIGHWAY 31 BRIDGE IN PAISLEY. The river upstream of Hwy 31 remains open and the use of bait is PROHIBITED! The river is flowing around 240 cfs with water temperatures in the low 40s.
 CHICKAHOMINY RESERVOIR: trout
 The reservoir is around a third full, free of ice, and very turbid. The boat dock is usable and anglers have been catching a few holdover trout.
 COTTONWOOD MEADOWS: rainbow trout, brook trout
Local anglers began accessing the lake and fishing within the last few weeks. The ice has pulled back from the edges making fishing from shore possible. A floating island of ice remains in the middle of the lake and boat use may be difficult for a few weeks. The OSP game officer reported good fishing success at the lake over the weekend.
COW LAKES: largemouth bass, white crappie, brown bullheads, rainbow trout
The upper lake is full and the lower one is dry. As of 2013, the lakes will no longer be stocked with rainbow trout due to poor habitat quality. Ice fisherman reported poor success for warm water species and trout.
DEADHORSE LAKE: rainbow trout
Vehicles can’t access Campbell and Deadhorse lakes.
 DELINTMENT LAKE: trout
The road is rutted in snow and ice in several locations. The lake is free of ice, fishing has been good on holdover trout (April 22). Ice fishing is not recommended.
 DEMING CREEK: Closed to fishing until May 24 to protect large spawning redband trout.
 DEVILS LAKE (FISHHOLE CREEK): largemouth bass, black crappie, yellow perch, brown bullhead
 Fishing at Devils Lake is likely slow for warmwater fish but should improve with very warm weather expected this week. Sampling in 2012 showed good numbers of 10 to 11-inch crappie. There also should be a good age class of 4 year old largemouth bass that average 10-inches.
 DOG LAKE: largemouth bass, yellow perch, black crappie, brown bullhead
Dog Lake is ice-free. The few reports from anglers suggest that fishing is currently slow at the reservoir. Water temperatures are in the mid-50s and fishing for most species should improve over the next month.
 DUNCAN RESERVOIR: rainbow trout
The reservoir is ice-free with water temperatures in the low 40s. Anglers might consider fishing this reservoir later in the day when water temperatures have warmed and fish are likely to be the most active.
 FISH LAKE (Steens Mountain): rainbow trout, brook trout
The lake is covered in ice of unknown depth. The North and South Steens Loop access roads are closed. Contact Burns BLM for updates on road access this spring (541 573-4400).
FOURMILE CREEK (tributary to Agency Lake): Brook, brown, and redband trout.
Fourmile Creek off Westside road just north of Cherry Creek is open all year with bait allowed. Fishing should be good for brook trout. A few large brown trout occur in the stream. Currently, this area is very wet thus fishing from a canoe or float tube is recommended.
FOURMILE LAKE: rainbow trout, lake trout, kokanee, brook trout
Access to the lake and conditions on the lake is unknown. The road into Fourmile Lake might be closed to reduce damage to the road. Contact the Fremont-Winema National Forest for further information at 541-883-6714.
 GERBER RESERVOIR: crappie, yellow perch, brown bullhead and largemouth bass
Fishing is very slow. The lake is very low and 2/9 full which makes launching boats challenging if even possible.
HAINES POND: rainbow
The first stocking of legal-sized rainbow trout is scheduled for April 30.
HEART LAKE: rainbow trout, kokanee
The lake is ice-free and water temperatures are around 43 °F. Water temperatures will warm and anglers should expect good to excellent fishing when temperatures reach 50 °F in 2-4 weeks.
 HOLBROOK RESERVOIR: rainbow trout
Local anglers have reported spotty success with some days providing good fishing while others are fair or poor.
HWY 203 POND: trout, bass, bluegill
The pond was stocked with legal-sized rainbow trout mid-April. Fishing should be good.
J.C. BOYLE RESERVOIR (Topsy Reservoir): Largemouth bass, yellow perch, brown bullhead, pumpkinseed, crappie, goldfish
Fishing will improve this week with warmer weather. The reservoir is turbid therefore anglers should try lures with high visibility and scent. Access is great here with a BLM campground with fishing pier. The campground will open just before Memorial Weekend. Boats can be launched in several locations in the reservoir. Unimproved ramps occur just north and south of the bridge crossing. No fees are required to launch at these locations. Fishing for crappie and pumpkinseed will improve with warmer weather. Try the bay just south of the BLM campground for crappie and pumpkinseed. Water temperatures on the shoreline were peaking at 56 degrees last week and should exceed 60 degrees later in the week. Goldfish dominate the fish assemblage in the reservoir. Anglers should match the goldfish with bronze or copper lures or plugs to catch largemouth bass in the reservoir.
JUNIPER LAKE: cutthroat trout
The lake is very low (reduced to two small pools) but ice-free. The lake can be accessed on public land off the East Steens Loop Rd. on the SE side. A large portion of the lake is privately owned, as indicated by the fence lines; however, bank access is permitted. Please be respectful of private property.
KLAMATH AND AGENCY LAKES: redband trout and yellow perch
Water clarity has been reduced due to the windy weather. Fishing will improve this week if water clarity improves. The Herald and News Trophy Trout Derby occurs on May 3. Expect most of the boat ramps to be full. In addition to the derby the Redband Rodeo (a celebration of native fish) will occur at Moore Park on May 3. ODFW will be answering questions about fishing in the Klamath area during the celebration.
Fishing is generally slow with catch rates averaging 7 hours per redband from boat and 30 hours per redband from the shore. The most popular bank angling areas are at Howard and Shoalwater Bays. Most bank anglers are fishing with dead minnows. Water temperatures have declined to a low of 50 degrees which decreases redband trout activity. Trolling lures and plugs from boat will be slow this week. The lake is 1 foot below full pool. All boat ramps are accessible. ODFW encourages catch and release as this fishery is managed for trophy trout. Redband trout captured should not be removed from the water, resuscitated by cradling and pumping gills by moving fish back and forth through the water. It is unlawful to continue to fish for the same type of fish after taking and retaining a catch or possession limit.
KLAMATH RIVER: native rainbow-redband trout
The section from Keno Dam to J.C. Boyle Reservoir (Topsy Reservoir) opened on Oct. 1. Angling for redband trout is good as larger redband trout have completed spawning. Flows are currently near ideal (807 cfs) for a successful spring outing. The river is turbid. Anglers fishing this stretch should come prepared for difficult wading. Wading boot with studs, wading belt, and wading staff are highly recommended. Look for caddis hatches in the afternoon and be prepared to match the caddis pupae. Fish the caddis pupae imitation on the dead drift near the bottom for best success. Mayflies are also hatching and can be matched well with tungsten bead headed pheasant tails. There is an abundance of food in this reach therefore fish rarely rise to flies on the surface. Flies and lures imitating minnows and sculpins can be very effective. Water temperatures have continued to decline to a low of 51 degrees. Expect water temperatures to increase this week. Water temperatures in this reach were very warm this summer thus some mortality of redband trout might have occurred.
The Klamath River between JC Boyle Dam to JC Boyle Powerhouse offers excellent spinner fishing as well as good dry fly fishing with small flies. Most fish in this section are small and average 10 inches. Below the springs this section remains near a constant 360 cfs of flow. Fishing is best below the spring inputs. The most effective method this time of year is dead drifting stonefly, pheasant tail and midge patterns. Fishing with dry flies is improving. This section of river requires a hike down steep grade to the river with the exception of the area just above the powerhouse.
Below the JC Boyle powerhouse the fish get slightly larger than the aforementioned reach and average 12 inches but rarely exceed sixteen inches. River flows in this section are typically quite high during the day. Fishing trips should be planned when flows are lower.
KRUMBO RESERVOIR: trout, bass
Fishing opened April 26 at Krumbo Reservoir. The reservoir is a little low, but fishing is expected to be good for both bass and trout.
LAKE OF THE WOODS: hatchery rainbow trout, kokanee, hatchery brown trout, yellow perch, brown bullhead, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, crappie, tui chub
The lake is ice-free. Call Lake of the Woods Resort for recent reports Toll Free at 866-201-4194. Lake of the Woods was stocked with legal and trophy rainbow trout last week. Fishing should be good from both the bank and boat. Some kokanee can also be caught while trolling from a boat in the early morning and late evening. Fishing for brown bullhead and yellow perch is a good backup plan if the trout are not cooperating. Small lures and bait will catch the numerous stunted yellow perch in the lake. Smallmouth bass should be active but most will be less than 14 inches as bass grow very slowly in the lake.
 LOFTON RESERVOIR: rainbow trout
Lofton Reservoir currently has no fish available for anglers to catch due to the rotenone treatment last fall. The reservoir is scheduled to be stocked in mid-May. This stocking date was set last fall when biologists assumed that access to the reservoir will not be possible until mid to late May. ODFW realizes that anglers can currently access the reservoir but, at this time, is not able to reschedule the trout stocking due to hatchery commitments at other water bodies. The reservoir may be stocked earlier if a day frees up on the hatchery stocking calendar.
LOST RIVER: largemouth bass, brown bullhead, yellow perch
 Fishing is slow for warmwater fish but should be improving with increasing water temperatures. Public access is available at Crystal Springs day use area. Anglers can fish from the specifically designed bridge for fishing at this location. Boats can be launched from an improved boat ramp at Crystal Springs.
 MALHEUR RESERVOIR: hatchery rainbow trout
 The reservoir is ice free and around 50 percent full. Anglers have been catching a lot of fish in the 8 to 10-inch range, and a few over 18-inches. Please handle smaller fish with care when releasing them; they are next year’s holdover trout.
 MALHEUR RIVER (Warm Springs Reservoir downstream to South Fork Malheur River): redband trout and hatchery rainbow trout
Water releases from Warm Springs Reservoir remain at or around 0 cfs. Fishing the upper river area is expected to be fair for a few holdover trout. Perch and smallmouth bass have been caught in the pool below the dam.
 MALHEUR RIVER (from the South Fork Malheur River near Riverside, downstream to Gold Creek): redband trout and hatchery rainbow trout.
Discharge at Juntura averaged 209 cfs on April 22. Fishing has been slow for anglers, but is improving with warmer weather and warmer water temperatures. Spring fishing near Riverside is expected to be fair this year.
MALHEUR RIVER, NORTH FORK: redband trout, whitefish, and bull trout
Fishing for redband trout should be slow; access is challenging due to snow drifting and ice.
 MALHEUR RIVER, MIDDLE FORK: redband trout, brook trout, and bull trout
Fishing for trout is poor; access is challenging due to snow drifting and ice.
 MANN LAKE: trout
Anglers are still catching good numbers of large cutthroat trout in Mann Lake. The lake is completely ice free and both boat ramps are usable. The reservoir is slightly turbid from wind action and spring run-off from the tributaries off Steens Mountain. Most fish are 14 to 16-inches long, with several over 20-inches being caught.
MILLER LAKE: brown trout, kokanee, rainbow trout
Conditions on the lake are unknown. Please report any circular wounds on trout that might be caused by lamprey to the Klamath Falls ODFW office at 541-883-5732.
MOON RESERVOIR: bass, trout
The reservoir is increasing and is currently near full pool. Carp are plentiful in the reservoir. Trout numbers are expected to be in low, but bass still persist in the reservoir as well.
 MUD LAKE: trout
This reservoir is ice-free with water temperatures in the low 50s. The road is dry making access to this reservoir easy. This water should warm faster because of the muddy water, making fish more active and easier to catch than other reservoirs.
MURRAY RESERVOIR: trout
Stocking of legal-sized rainbows is planned for April 28.
 NORTH POWDER POND: rainbow trout
There was a significant winter kill of fish in the pond. The first stocking of legal-sized rainbow trout is scheduled for April 30.
 OVERTON RESERVOIR: rainbow trout
Snow is blocking access to this reservoir at this time.
OWYHEE RESERVOIR: largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, yellow perch, catfish
The water level in the reservoir is 27 percent of full and inflows averaged 241 cfs (April 22). Three boat ramps appear usable on the Bureau of Reclamation webpage.
 OWYHEE RIVER (Lower): brown trout and hatchery rainbow trout
Fishing has been good for brown trout this spring. Water releases below Owyhee Dam have increased for irrigation season. Current flows are recorded at 136 cfs on April 22. Please use ethical angling practices; be respectful of other fisherman, use barbless hooks, land fish quickly and keep fish in the water at all times.
 OWYHEE RIVER (Upper): smallmouth bass and channel catfish
Owyhee River flows averaged 241 cfs on April 22. Fishing for smallmouth is improving and still slow for channel catfish. The river is low but remains turbid, watch for debris.
PHILLIPS RESERVOIR: trout, perch
The reservoir is at 50 percent of capacity. Tiger muskie were released into the reservoir in the spring of 2013. Anglers are reminded that tiger muskie are restricted to catch and release only. No harvest or removal from the reservoir is allowed. Legal-sized rainbows were released in late March and another release is planned for early May. Fishing for legal-sized rainbows should be fair to good. A release of approximately 7,500 tiger trout is also planned for early May. These fish will be 8-10 inches when released and should be much larger by fall. As with the tiger muskie, fishing for tiger trout is restricted to catch and release only.
PILCHER RESERVOIR: trout
 The reservoir is about 80 percent full. The high water boat launch is operational. Fishing for 10-14 inch rainbow trout is expected to be fair to good.
POISON CREEK RESERVOIR: hatchery rainbow trout
Trout fishing has been good for fish 16 to 18-inches. The limit is 2 per day, please be respectful of the angling regulations for the reservoir.
POLE CREEK RESERVOIR: hatchery rainbow trout
The reservoir is near half-full. Catch rates remain fair for holdover trout; however, several fish up to 17-inches have been caught recently using bait.
 POWDER RIVER: trout, spring Chinook
Stocking of rainbow trout below Mason Dam is planned for late May. The river immediately below Thief Valley dam can be very productive for rainbow trout. Anglers are reminded that only the 1000 feet of river immediately below the dam is open to public access.
 PRIDAY RESERVOIR: hatchery rainbow trout
This reservoir is ice-free and the road was dry during the week of March 3 making access to this reservoir easy. This reservoir was stocked on March 21 with large trout (14-inches long). The water temperature was 53 °F. Fish should be active and anglers are encouraged to keep a limit of fish.
 SAND AND SCOTT CREEKS: brook trout and brown trout
Sand and Scott Creeks are very small spring fed streams west of Hwy 97 near the Silver Lake highway junction. Fishing on these small streams is open year-round with bait allowed. Most fish are less than 8-inches long.
 SEVENMILE CREEK: brook trout, brown trout, redband trout
Flows will be low and ideal for a successful fishing outing. Access is available to the public upstream of Nicholson Road. ODFW encourages the harvest of brook trout in the stream.
SKY LAKES AND MOUNTAIN LAKE WILDERNESS: brook trout and rainbow trout
Most wilderness lakes are likely frozen and inaccessible.
SHERLOCK GULCH RESERVOIR: rainbow trout
This reservoir is ice-free with water temperatures in the low 40s. The road was dry during the week of March 3 making access to this reservoir easy. This water should warm faster because of the muddy water, making fish more active and easier to catch than other reservoirs.
SPENCER CREEK: redband trout and brook trout
Closed to fishing until May 24 to protect large spawning redband trout.
 SPRAGUE RIVER: redband trout and brown trout
Fishing should be good above Saddle Mountain Pit Road as flows will be low and visibility will be good. Public access is available near the town of Sprague River, two county parks off Drews Road and just upstream of Beatty. Small boats can be launched at all these locations. Closed to fishing until May 24 below Saddle Mountain Pit Road.
 NORTH FORK SPRAGUE RIVER AND ALL TRIBUTARIES: brook trout, redband trout, brown trout, bull trout
Fishing will be slow above the first 3411 road crossing as the high gradient section will have high velocities. If accessing the area at Sandhill and Lee Thomas crossings, fishing is not recommended at this time but should be good once access is available. Brook and brown trout dominate the catch above Lee Thomas Crossing while redband trout dominate the catch above the first 3411 crossing. Large brown trout are available near the first 3411 crossing.
SOUTH FORK SPRAGUE RIVER AND ALL TRIBUTARIES: brook trout, redband trout, brown trout, bull trout
Angling will be slow due to low fish numbers from drought in the years 2009-2010 and 2012-2013. Access to the South Fork Sprague occurs at a very nice picnic area off highway 140 and near Corral Creek campground. Flows will be ideal for fishing.
SPRING CREEK: Redband trout, brown trout and brook trout
Closed to fishing until May 24 to protect large spawning redband trout.
 SUN CREEK: brook trout, bull trout, brown trout
Opened to fishing April 26. The road into Sun Creek is closed to all motor vehicles until June 30. Anglers need to concentrate efforts below the bridge crossing on Sun Creek as the area above the road was treated in 2012 and 2013 to remove brook trout. The section of Sun Creek above the barriers upstream of the road crossing had bull trout only. Angling for bull trout is closed in the Klamath Basin. Anglers should be able to identify brook, brown and bull trout. Various signs and trout identification cards are available around the Wood River and Sun Creek access points.
SYCAN RIVER: brook trout, redband trout
Fishing was slow to fair for redband trout below the marsh due to low fish density caused by the 2013 drought. The Sycan River above Pikes crossing should be fair for brook trout and redband trout. Expect flows to be low and ideal.
 THOMPSON RESERVOIR: rainbow trout, largemouth bass
The reservoir is accessible. Fishing for trout can be very good at this reservoir from ice-off through June and anglers have reported catching large fish here during that time period.
THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR: trout
The reservoir was drained by the Lower Powder River Irrigation District in early September 2013, meaning a near 100 percent loss of trout in the reservoir. The reservoir currently is at 100 percent of capacity. The reservoir was restocked with sub-legal sized rainbow trout the first week of November 2013. These fish are not expected provide good fishing until mid-May 2014. Fishing is currently reported to be slow. Sampling to determine average size will occur in May. A short section of dock has been installed at the boat launch.
 UNITY RESERVOIR: trout, bass, crappie
The reservoir is at 98 percent of capacity and is ice-free. Anglers are reminded that a new regulation restricts the harvest of bass to those under 15-inches long. Fishing for 12 to 18-inch rainbows trout is expected to be fair to good, depending on water clarity.
 VEE LAKE: rainbow trout
Snow is blocking access to this reservoir at this time.
 WARM SPRINGS RESERVOIR: smallmouth bass, crappie, catfish, perch, rainbow trout
The reservoir was 33 percent full and inflows averaged 175 cfs (April 22). The river and the reservoir are very turbid. The boat ramp is out of the water by a significant distance. No recent fishing reports.
 LOWER WILLIAMSON RIVER: redband trout and brown trout
 Closed to fishing until May 24 to protect large spawning redband trout.
 UPPER WILLIAMSON RIVER: redband trout and brook trout
Fishing will be slow as the Upper Williamson is a slow, meandering spring fed river. The best time to fish is when fish are rising steadily to insect hatches. Numerous small mayflies are hatching on the Williamson River with 6-8 inch brook and redband trout rising. Anglers can pay to fish Yamsi or Sand Creek Ranches and the fishing is exceptional especially for abundant brook trout. A few large redband trout exceeding 20-inches are also available. River flows are low.
WILLOW VALLEY RESERVOIR: largemouth bass, crappie, yellow perch, bluegill, lahontan cutthroat
Fishing has slowed for largemouth bass but should improve with warmer weather. Try the Antelope Creek channel for best success. Bass will also be in the shallow flats next to the dam. The reservoir is turbid. Bluegill are abundant but small in size. Crappie are scarce but can be abundant at the many habitat structures placed in the reservoir by Klamath Bassmasters, BLM and ODFW. A good fish finder can locate these structures. Some structures can be observed protruding from the water’s surface. There is a concrete boat ramp and the outhouse has been repaired. Water levels are low; therefore, launching boats might be challenging.
 WOLF CREEK RESERVOIR: crappie, trout
The boat launch is functional, but the dock is in need of repairs and will not be installed until repairs can be made. Fishing should be fair to good for 10-12 inch rainbows.
 WOOD RIVER and all tributaries: redband, brown, brook, and bull trout
Wood River is one of the best brown trout fisheries in the state. Fishing should be good on the Wood River with low flows and good insect hatches. Numerous mayflies, stoneflies and caddis flies are hatching especially on warmer overcast days. Past ODFW studies have shown brown trout consuming large numbers of earthworms during the spring below weed road. Bait is not allowed but imitations of earthworms such as San Juan worm flies should work well. The highest density of brown trout in the river occurs below Weed Road in the early season. Anglers should also have success fishing spoons and plugs in the deep pools for brown trout. Anglers should concentrate their efforts from Fort Klamath to the mouth. Most anglers use a low profile boat to float under and portage around the many obstacles on the river. A typical drift boat can be used from Weed Road to mouth. Bank access is limited but public property is available on BLM property at the BLM wetland and the USFS Day use area above Fort Klamath. Small boats can be launched at Kimball State Park (breathtaking headwaters), USFS day use area, Highway 62 bridge crossing and Weed Road.
 YELLOWJACKET LAKE: trout
Ice is off and spring fishing for holdover trout has been good.
 Northeast Zone
 BULL PRAIRIE RESERVOIR: rainbow and brook trout
The lake is no longer iced over and is open for fishing. Fishing for carryover rainbow and brook trout is good. The lake will not be stocked until late May.
 GRANDE RONDE RIVER: steelhead
The Grande Ronde River closed for steelhead fishing on April 15. The Grande Ronde River and tributaries will open for general fishing on May 24.
HATROCK POND: trout
The Hat Rock State Park provides a trail system with easy angler access to the pond for the entire family. Fishing for rainbow trout should be good.
HOLLIDAY PARK POND: trout
Open year-round. Trout fishing is good. The pond was stocked recently.
HUNTER POND: trout
Hunter Pond is located about 3 miles south of Hwy 244 off of USFS Rd 5160. The pond is located on the 710 spur just west of 5160. Will tentatively be stocked with rainbow trout the week of May 19.
IMNAHA RIVER: steelhead
The Imnaha River, including Big Sheep Creek, closed for steelhead fishing on April 1. The Imnaha River will open for general fishing on May 24.
JOHN DAY RIVER: wild steelhead, smallmouth bass
Flows are decreasing but are forecasted to be moderately high through the weekend. Steelhead fishing closed on April 15 above Kimberly. Bass fishing remains open below Kimberly and will be improving as the water clears. Check John Day River flows
LONG CREEK POND, CAVENDER POND: trout
Open year-round. Trout fishing is good The ponds were stocked recently.
LUGER POND: trout
This is a handicap accessible site in a beautiful forest setting. This pond will be stocked the week of May 19.
MAGONE LAKE: rainbow and brook trout
The ice is melting and open water should be available soon. No recent fishing reports.
MARR POND: surplus steelhead
Surplus steelhead were planted in Marr Pond in Enterprise, and some may still be lingering. These fish provide a great opportunity to get young anglers into some large fish. Try fishing with bait suspended under a float or casting spinners. These fish are considered to be trout after being stocked into Marr Pond and fall under the general trout regulations for the Northeast Zone. Under these regulations, anglers may harvest one fish over 20 inches/day and are not required to record these fish on their harvest card.
 McNARY PONDS: trout
A trail system provides access to both pond and stream fishing and the area also has several handicap accessible fishing platforms. The ponds have been stocked and fishing should be good for rainbow trout.
MORGAN LAKE: rainbow trout
Opened to fishing on April 26. The lake was stocked with trophy-sized trout for the April 26 opener.
OLIVE LAKE: rainbow, kokanee
The lake is open for ice fishing if you can get there. Snow is still limiting access.
PEACH POND (Ladd Marsh): rainbow trout
The pond was stocked with a batch of trophy-sized rainbow trout last week and will be stocked with legal-sized trout the week of May 5.
ROULET POND: rainbow trout
The pond was stocked with a batch of trophy-sized rainbow trout last week and will be stocked with legal-sized trout the week of May 5.
ROWE CREEK RESERVOIR: rainbow trout
Fishing is poor. Rainbow stocked last spring did not survive through the summer. The reservoir will not be stocked again until late May.
TATONE POND: trout
The pond has been stocked and fishing should be good for rainbow trout.
 TAYLOR GREEN POND: rainbow trout
This was a new stocking site in 2013. The pond is located in a gravel pit just off USFS Rd. 7740, approximately ½ mile south of the Jct. with USFS Rd. 7700. Will tentatively be stocked with rainbow trout the week of May 19.
TROUT FARM POND: rainbow and brook trout
Fishing for rainbow and brook trout is fair. The pond is ice free and open to fishing if you can get there. Snow is still limiting access.
UMATILLA RIVER: steelhead
Anglers are reminded the steelhead season closed on April 15. Spring Chinook season opens April 16. The return continues to be dominated by wild fish this year, with 90 percent of the run wild. Anglers are using a variety of techniques drift fishing techniques, eggs under a bobber, jigs and shrimp. The daily bag limit is 3 adipose fin-clipped steelhead. Anglers should consult the synopsis for detailed regulations. Threemile Dam fish counts
 WALLOWA LAKE: rainbow trout, kokanee, lake trout
Anglers have recently reported catching limits of large holdover rainbow trout by trolling around 20 ft. Kokanee anglers have also reported finding 20 fish limits of kokanee by jigging at the south end of the lake. Look for fish around 75 feet with a bait tipped jig. Spring is also when some anglers will start to target and find success on lake trout with an occasional hookup while trolling for rainbows. As spring progresses and water temperatures warm catch rates will improve.
 WALLOWA RIVER: steelhead, mountain whitefish
The Wallowa River closed for steelhead fishing on April 15. The Wallowa River and tributaries will open for general fishing on May 24.
 Columbia River
White sturgeon retention is closed from Buoy 10 upstream to The      Dalles Dam, but remains an option for catch and release angling. Anglers      are reminded that spawning sanctuaries take effect May 1 (see special      regulations for details).

• Sturgeon retention is open in The Dalles and John Day pools until      the respective guidelines are met.
• Sturgeon retention is open during Feb. 1-July 31 from McNary Dam      upstream to the Oregon/Washington border.
• Effective Friday June 13 – Saturday June 14 and Friday June 20 –      Saturday June 21, the Bonneville Pool will be open to the retention of      white sturgeon.
• Spring Chinook fishing is open during March 16 – May 9, from Tower      Island powerlines upstream to the Oregon/Washington border above McNary      Dam, plus the banks between Bonneville and Tower Island powerlines. Counts      of spring Chinook are improving at Bonneville Dam, and anglers are      catching some fish in The Dalles and John Day pools.
• Walleye fishing was fair in the John Day pool last week.

Marine Zone
PACIFIC HALIBUT
Anglers get their first crack at Pacific halibut when the season south of Humbug Mountain to the California Boarder opens May 1.
Columbia River Subarea (from Leadbetter Point to Cape Falcon) opens inside the 40-fathom line May 5 on days when the all-depth halibut fishery is closed (Monday through Wednesday).
The Pacific halibut all-depth seasons between Cape Falcon and Humbug Mountain are:

• Spring all-depth Fixed Dates: May 8-10; May 22-24, June 5-7,      and June 19-21
• Spring all-depth Back-up Dates, if quota remaining: July 3-5,      July 17-19 and July 31
• Summer all-depth: opens Aug 1-2, every other Friday and Saturday      until quota is attained

The Nearshore Season (inside the 40-fathom line) opens July 1 seven days a week until the quota is taken or Oct. 1.
A complete map of the recommended regulations for 2014 is available on the sport halibut webpage.
BOTTOM FISHING
Big waves kept fishers off the ocean for most of the week last week but at least 19 hearty souls ventured out and 18 caught limits of rockfish. The unlucky one only caught six rockfish. Vessels out of Garibaldi and Charleston reported good catches of rockfish last week with anglers catching an average of five or more. Brookings reported catches of just under four rockfish per angler.
Anglers caught an average of two or three lingcod for every 10 anglers.
The ocean outside of the 30-fathom curve (defined by coordinates) is closed to bottom fishing from April 1 to Sept. 30.
The cabezon season is closed until July 1.
The marine fish daily bag limit is seven fish. There are separate daily limits for lingcod (two) and flatfish other than Pacific halibut (25).
Remember: yelloweye rockfish and canary rockfish may not be retained.
The Stonewall Bank Yelloweye Rockfish Conservation Area, approximately 15 miles west of Newport, is closed to the take of rockfish, lingcod, flatfish and other species in the groundfish group.
OCEAN SALMON
Sport anglers report only a few catches of Chinook off the Oregon Coast south of Cape Falcon from Newport to Bandon.
Recreational Chinook salmon fishing this year should be good to great based on forecasted adult returns destined for key river basins of the Columbia River, the Central Valley in California, and the Klamath River. Although fishery managers are forecasting returns to the Central Valley and Klamath River fall Chinook to be well below the 2013 totals, they should be abundant enough to result in good Chinook catches along the entire Oregon Coast.
Tremendous returns of Chinook are forecast for the Columbia River this summer and should provide great fishing both in the ocean and the Columbia River in August.
Thanks to improved hatchery and naturally-produced coho populations, the 2014 ocean coho seasons should provide the most time on the water for coho fishing since the 2010 season. Fishery managers expect selective fishing for fin-clipped hatchery coho beginning in late June to be very good along the Oregon Coast, especially from Bandon north to the Columbia River. The Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain non-selective coho season will open on Aug. 30 to coincide with Labor Day weekend.