Mexican Fish Report
The river is currently running at around 2,000 cfs at the gauge in Mehama
by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
11-1-2023
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River levels best for fishing are at or below 3,000 cfs, and the river is currently running at around 2,000 cfs at the gauge in Mehama.
Coho salmon remains the main target species at the moment. The run this year is at a historically high level, with counts at Willamette Falls above 37,000 so far. A good proportion of these fish are destined for the North Santiam.
A warm rain is in the forecast which should bring even more fish into the basin from the Willamette River. Peak time to target these fish is usually in October, but fish will be running through the end of November.
Anglers are reporting catches throughout the river, but the bulk of the fish are still in the lower portions.
Check out these 10 tips for catching more coho.
Fishing for hatchery steelhead is open year-round. Any unclipped (wild) steelhead or trout that are caught must be released unharmed.
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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Wednesday, November 1st, 2023
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Grande Ronde River: Steelhead anglers have been successful
Morgan Lake: Morgan Lake Update
Wallowa Lake : Wallowa Lake has been stocked with trout this year
Wallowa River: This fall, anglers have had success catching trout and whitefish in the Wallowa River
Crane Prairie Reservoir: Crane Prairie closed for the season Nov. 1
Deschutes River: Anglers have been reporting good trout fishing lately
Metolius River: The Metolius River continues to fish well Nymphing with stonefly, mayfly or caddisfly nymphs
Ochoco Reservoir: The reservoir is 31 percent full
Odell Lake: Closed for the season Nov. 1
Wickiup Reservoir: Wickiup Reservoir closed for the season Nov. 1
Clackamas River: Fishing for salmon and steelhead has slowed down significantly
Dexter Reservoir: Was last stocked in early October with 2,500 rainbow trout
Gold Lake: Gold Lake fishing is closed for the season
Green Peter Reservoir: The reservoir is effectively off-limits to fishing through at least the end of December
Quartzville Creek: The rains have abated, and the water level has dropped down to around 90 cfs
Sandy River: Fishing for salmon and steelhead has slowed down significantly
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