The spring Chinook are entering the upper Willamette basin
by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
7-5-2023
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No recent fishing reports. River levels best for fishing are at or below 3,000 cfs, and the river is currently running at around 1,200 cfs at the gauge in Mehama.
The spring Chinook are entering the upper Willamette basin in the hundreds every day, with many of these fish destined for the Santiam. So far over 18,600 adult Chinook have navigated above Willamette Falls as of June 22.
On the other hand, it looks like it will be another disappointing summer steelhead run this year with only 740 fish having been counted so far.
Fishing for hatchery steelhead is open year-round. Any unclipped (wild) steelhead or trout that are caught must be released unharmed.
More Reports
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Wednesday, July 5th, 2023
Grande Ronde River: Trout fishing in the Grande Ronde River has been fair to good
Imnaha River: Imnaha River Fishing Report
Wallowa River: Wallowa Lake has been stocked with trout this year
Wallowa River: Fishing for trout and mountain whitefish can be good
Haystack Reservoir: Haystack Reservoir Report
Ochoco Reservoir: The reservoir is 64 percent full
Prinevile Reservoir: Prineville Reservoir at 90 percent full
Wickiup Reservoir: Anglers report fair kokanee and bass fishing
Breitenbush River: The Forest Service Road (FR 46) up the Breitenbush River has re-opened
Detroit Reservoir: Currently the reservoir is at full pool and all boat ramps are in the water
Harriett Lake: No recent reports
6-29-2023
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