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ODFW monitoring North Umpqua summer steelhead, preparing for possible angling closures
by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
4-21-2022
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ROSEBURG, Ore – ODFW is increasing monitoring for North Umpqua summer steelhead returns and is preparing anglers for possible closures.
On May 1, ODFW will begin conducting a full census count of summer steelhead crossing Winchester Dam instead of the standard estimation. This count, along with historic run size and timing will help biologists decide if angling closures are needed this summer
Similar to recent years, angling near tributary mouths in the mainstem Umpqua will likely be closed this year to further protect North Umpqua summer steelhead.
In 2021, just 450 wild summer steelhead reached Winchester Dam, the lowest counted since records began in 1946.
ODFW is encouraging the public to take steps to help summer steelhead as well. One simple way is to practice good catch-and-release techniques. Tip can be found at myodfw.com. Tips include landing the fish quickly, using barbless hooks and appropriate gear, and keeping the fish in the water as much as possible.
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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Friday, April 15th, 2022• ODFW Recreation Report
Wallowa Lake : Fishing has been good for rainbow trout near the south end of the lake
Wallowa River: Some of the best steelhead fishing on the Wallowa can occur between mid-March and mid-April
Hood River: Spring Chinook retention on the Hood River will open April 15 through June 30
Clackamas River: We are now past our peak for winter steelhead returns
Dexter Reservoir: Was last stocked the week of April 3
Green Peter Reservoir: Green Peter Reservoir Report
Henry Hagg Lake: Hagg Lake continues to receive regular stockings
Hills Creek Reservoir: Hills Creek Reservoir was last stocked the week of April 3
McKenzie River: McKenzie River Fishing Report
Sandy River: Though fewer bright steelhead are being caught, fish can still be found throughout the system
Santiam River ( North Fork) : Fishing for hatchery steelhead is open year-round
Santiam River (South Fork): Steelhead fishing is open year-round
Kilchis River: Winter steelhead fishing is winding down on the Alsea
Nehalem River: The Nehalem mainstem is on the rise and may color up again by mid-week
Wilson River: The Wilson is a little low and clear
Ben Irving Reservoir: Ben Irving will most likely be murky with recent rains
Cooper Creek Reservoir: Cooper was stocked a few weeks ago
Diamond Lake: Recent snowy weather has returned to Diamond
Galesville Reservoir: ODFW recently stocked the lake with LOTS of trout
Howard Prairie Reservoir: Expect snow for the weekend
Rogue River - Middle: With rain forecast all week, the river is expected to rise quite a bit on Friday
Rogue River- Upper: The Dodge Bridge gauge is 1210 cfs and on a slow rise with 2 small crests expected through the week
Rogue River- Upper (Above Lost Creek): Expect slow fishing and plenty of snow this weekend
Saunders Lake: Saunders Lake was stocked in March with legal-size rainbow trout
Ana Reservoir: This reservoir was stocked on April 8
Duncan Reservoir: This reservoir is dry and will not be stocked in 2022
Klamath River - Upper - OR: Klamath River Fishing Report
Sprague River: Will open Friday, April 22
Thief Valley Reservoir: Thief Valley Reservoir is now nearly full