Chinook fishing should be heating up on the McKenzie
by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
6-6-2023
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70 wild spring Chinook have passed Leaburg Dam, and the hatchery fish have started showing up below Leaburg Dam. Chinook fishing should be heating up on the McKenzie and we have had several reports of anglers harvesting fish this past week.
Was last stocked the week of May 24 with 5,175 rainbow trout. Bait can be used from April 22 – Oct. 31, but beginning Nov. 1, anglers may only use lures and artificial flies.
All non-adipose fin-clipped trout must be released unharmed. Check page 46 of the 2022 Sport Fishing Regulations for bait restrictions in the segment you plan to fish. Beginning Nov. 1, anglers may only use lures and artificial flies.
The lower McKenzie River is open to retention of adipose fin-clipped salmon and steelhead and non-adipose fin-clipped steelhead greater than 24 inches long. A Columbia River Basin Endorsement is required for anglers targeting salmon and steelhead in the McKenzie.
More Reports
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Tuesday, June 6th, 2023
Umatilla River: Anglers have found success through Pendleton, as well as in the upper headwaters
Hood River: Lots of report of spring Chinook caught in the Hood River this week
Ochoco Reservoir: The reservoir is 72 percent full
Prinevile Reservoir: Prineville Reservoir at 99 percent full
Wickiup Reservoir: Anglers report good kokanee and bass fishing
Blue River Reservoir: The reservoir level has increased greatly in the past two weeks
Gold Lake: Road and the gate remains closed
Henry Hagg Lake: Henry Hagg Lake Fishing Report
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Friday, June 2nd, 2023• ODFW Recreation Report
Coquille River: Spearfishing and bait use for smallmouth bass temporarily allowed on Coquille River system
Lookingglass Creek: Lookingglass Creek opens June 3 for spring Chinook fishing
• Opportunity increases for recreational Pacific halibut anglers