The Kilchis is getting low but is still fishable
by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
12-20-2023
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The Kilchis is getting low but is still fishable. There should be a few winter steelhead showing up but being a mostly wild steelhead river (catch-and-release only for wilds) numbers will be low. The steelhead run on the Kilchis peaks January through March.
The Mapes Creek (logging bridge) boat ramp was damaged in the storm and it will take some time to get it cleared. Boaters should use extreme caution and check the ramp before launching there.
More Reports
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Wednesday, December 20th, 2023
Crooked River: Post-irrigation season flows in the Crooked River below Bowman Dam will be maintained at 100 cfs for the winter
Deschutes River: Anglers have been reporting good trout fishing lately between Warm Springs, Mecca, Trout Creek and Maupin
Fall River: Fly-anglers report good winter fishing in the Fall River
Hood River: Winter steelhead are starting to show up in the Hood River
Prinevile Reservoir: Prineville Reservoir at 59 percent full
Walton Lake: Anglers should be prepared for winter conditions
Detroit Reservoir: Water is again being released out of Detroit to maximize storage for the winter
Santiam River ( North Fork) : River is currently running at around 6,600 cfs at the gauge in Mehama
Santiam River (South Fork): The river is very turbid due to high sediment load
Willamette River: Willamette River Report
Alsea River: Fall Chinook is still open on the Alsea, but the season is just about done
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