Mexican Fish Report
Snow is blocking access
by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
5-30-2023
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Snow is blocking access and it is unknown when access will be possible. Hatchery rainbow trout are still available.
Call the USFS in Chemult for more information, 541-365-7001
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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Tuesday, May 30th, 2023
Umatilla River: There has been a lot of effort on the Umatilla in the past 2 weeks
Crescent Lake: Crescent Lake is currently 18 percent full
Haystack Reservoir: The reservoir is currently 88 percent full
Hood River: Spring Chinook fishing on the Hood River is starting to pick up
Lava Lake: Anglers report good initial fishing for holdovers
North Twin Lake: Anglers report excellent fishing for holdover and stocked trout
Ochoco Reservoir: The reservoir is 73 percent full
Paulina Lake: The Paulina Lake Road is now open
South Twin Lake: Anglers report excellent fishing for holdover and stocked trout
Detroit Reservoir: Currently the reservoir is just below full pool
Santiam River ( North Fork) : The river is currently running at around 1,700 cfs
Wilson River: Fishery usually picks up in June
Diamond Lake: The lake is completely iced-off and angling has been steady
Emigrant Reservoir: Emigrant is 73 percent full
Fish Lake : Fish Lake is at 59 percent full
Howard Prairie Reservoir: Howard Prairie is at 52 percent full
Hyatt Lake: Hyatt is 59 percent full
Rogue River - Middle: River is still open for hatchery steelhead and early summer steelhead are moving through
Rogue River- Upper: The release from Lost Creek Reservoir is around 2,870 cfs and 51F
Rogue River- Upper (Above Lost Creek): Trout releases started last week and will run weekly through the rest of the summer
Umpqua River: Fishing conditions on the mainstem Umpqua are looking good this week
North Umpqua River: Chinook are finally moving up the North Umpqua
Fourmile Lake: The lake is currently 59 percent full
John C Boyle Reservoir: Water temperatures have increased and are peaking around 66 degrees
Lake Of The Woods: Stocked weekly to make up for prolonged ice on the lake causing delays in stocking
Sprague River: The river remains fairly high and muddy
North Fork Sprague River: Access is difficult due to snow and high flows
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Wednesday, May 24th, 2023Umatilla River: Rains and increased temperatures have significantly increased flows
Walla Walla River: Trout fishing on the Walla Walla, and its tributaries, opened May 22
Crane Prairie Reservoir: 88 percent full
Crescent Lake: Crescent Lake is currently 16 percent full
Davis Lake: Davis Lake water level remains low, making launching boats difficult
East Lake: Access to boat ramps at East Lake is limited by snow
Haystack Reservoir: The reservoir is currently 88 percent full
Hood River: Winter steelhead are still in the Hood River, but fishing has started to slow down
Metolius River: The Metolius River continues to fish well
North Twin Lake: Anglers report good fishing for holdover and stocked trout
Ochoco Reservoir: The reservoir is 72 percent full
Paulina Lake: The Paulina Lake Road is now open
Prinevile Reservoir: Prineville Reservoir at 100 percent full
South Twin Lake: Anglers report good fishing for holdover and stocked trout
Wickiup Reservoir: Anglers report good kokanee and bass fishing
Breitenbush River: The river is flowing a bit high due to snow melt
Foster Reservoir: The reservoir will be stocked this week with about 3,800 trout
Santiam River ( North Fork) Above Detroit Lake: Flows are currently around 1,700 cfs
Santiam River (South Fork): Currently flows are around 2,500 cfs at the Waterloo gauge
Kilchis River: There is plenty of fishing access on the Kilchis River
Necanicum River: Trout season reopened May 22
Siletz River: Likely the final push of winter steelhead are moving through the Siletz basin
Trask River: Fishing has picked up this week with fish being caught daily
Wilson River: Trout season re-opened May 22nd
Chetco River: Trout fishing opened this week
Elk River: Cutthroat trout should be spread throughout the river
Emigrant Reservoir: Emigrant is 74 percent full
Fish Lake : Fish Lake is at 57 percent full
Howard Prairie Reservoir: Howard Prairie is at 50 percent full
Hyatt Lake: Hyatt is 57 percent full
Illinois River: The Illinois is open again for trout fishing
Rogue River- Lower: Water conditions continue to be excellent for late season spring Chinook fishing
Rogue River - Middle: Current flow is around 4,400 cfs
Rogue River- Upper: The release from Lost Creek Reservoir is around 3,800 cfs and 49F
Rogue River- Upper (Above Lost Creek): Trout releases will start again this week in time for Memorial Day weekend
Sixes River: Cuthroat are scattered throughout the river
Winchuck River: Cutthroat trout are scattered throughout the river
Ana Reservoir: People have been doing extremely well trolling and using bait on the bank
Gerber Reservoir: Targeting yellow perch continues to be your best bet
Lake Of The Woods: Fishing should be excellent this week for hatchery rainbow trout