Mexican Fish Report
Fall Chinook is open on the Alsea, and so far the season has been running slow
by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
9-27-2023
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Fall Chinook is open on the Alsea, and so far the season has been running slow. There has been a general uptick of pressure and catch in the basin but overall it has been slower. Your best bet will still be lower in the system in the bay and into tidewater, before fish start moving higher into the system to spawn.
We've heard of a few more fish being caught in the bay and out towards the jaws this week. Mostly big fish being caught! We have gotten a few additional reports of some nice-size chrome bright fish moving into the basin and being caught in the lower system.
Fishing for wild coho opened last Friday with a few reports coming in of fish being caught. We haven't seen a big push of coho into the basin yet, but we are seeing the first few entering the system and jumping and rolling lower in the river. Wild coho retention will be open through Oct. 15, 2023 on the Alsea.
Crabbing has also picked up in the bay over the past two weeks or so. Some nice sized crabs are being pulled, so toss a pot while you troll, and go home with a seafood feast!
Minus tides in the Alsea will lead to excellent clamming conditions. They aren't incredible low tides, but they should open the bay up to some decent clamming opportunities. Check out this link for more information!
Check the regulations before you head out this weekend!
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Prinevile Reservoir: Prineville Reservoir at 62 percent full
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