The Kilchis will be getting very low and clear this week
by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
1-27-2022
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The Kilchis is a mostly wild steelhead river with no hatchery releases, but there is plenty of catch-and-release opportunity and the occasional stray hatchery fish shows up. The Kilchis will be getting very low and clear this week. A little rain on Sunday should help, but fishing conditions will likely remain challenging. There are definitely wild steelhead in the system (catch-and-release only). When fishing low and clear water using smaller, subtle presentations and stealthy tactics will improve the chances of success.
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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Thursday, January 27th, 2022
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Owyhee Reservoir: Anglers may have some success targeting redband trout and crappie this winter
Thief Valley Reservoir: Thief Valley Reservoir was very low throughout much of last year
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Ben Irving Reservoir: New habitat structures in the upper reservoir may produce some good bass
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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Tuesday, January 25th, 2022
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