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http://www.dfw.state.or.us

Report your 2020 hunt

It's not too early

If all that’s left of your 2020 hunt are the memories, there’s still one last thing to do. You need to report your hunt and why wait until the last minute?  You can report online or with an ODFW license agent. ODFW offices remain closed to walk-in traffic.

Sign up for a hunter ed field day

If you were unable to complete a field day last year due to COVID restrictions, you’re not off the hook. The temporary rule expires on March 31, and you’ll still need to complete a field day before you can hunt for spring turkey or bear. Find a nearby field day.

Ice fishing is hot

Anglers reporting good success

Ice fishing has been excellent at several locations throughout the state. Anglers with a two-rod validation can fish up to five rods (or lines) when ice fishing. If you’ve never tried fishing through the ice, here are some tips.

It’s time for winter steelhead

As soon as water levels subside

It’s prime time for winter steelhead fishing. While water levels may be running high in your home waters, experienced anglers know to be ready to hit the water once they begin to drop. Looking for more steelhead tips – here ya go.

Bird seasons counting down

Duck, chukar and turkey seasons end with January

With most big game hunts over, why not finish out the season with some bird hunting?

Most upland and migratory seasons are open though Jan. 31. Snipe hunting doesn’t close until Feb. 21 (Zone 1) and Jan. 24 (Zone 2). Will this be the year you finally go on a “snipe hunt?” If so, here are some tips on snipe hunting.

More Reports


OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Thursday, January 14th, 2021
Upper Klamath Lake: Upper Klamath Lake Report
Klamath River - Upper - OR: Klamath River Report
Applegate River: Some Nice Fish Are Starting to Show
Ben Irving Reservoir: Reservoir is Likely Rising & Muddy
Coquille River: Coquille River Basin Report
Diamond Lake: Ice May Be a Bit Thin
Emigrant Reservoir: May Not Be A Bad Spot to Target Crappie & Bass
Fish Lake : Ice Was Last Reported at 6-9 Inches
Galesville Reservoir: Reservoir is Filling Up
Hemlock Lake: Recent Report Said The Road Was Open
Hyatt Lake: Hyatt Lake Report
Illinois River: River Should Be Dropping All Week and Be Fishable Late Friday
Lake Selmac: Bass Fishing May Not Be A Bad Idea
Lost Creek Lake: Main Focus For Lake Anglers Through Winter
Rogue River - Middle: Middle Rogue River Report
Rogue River- Upper: Upper Rogue River Report
Smith River: Often Clears Faster Than Other Rivers in the Umpqua
Umpqua River: Umpqua River Report
Willow Lake: Currently 60 Percent Full
Alsea River: Winter Steelhead Fishing Has Slowed
Alsea River: Winter Steelhead Fishing Has Slowed
Kilchis River: One of The First North Coast Rivers To Come Back Into Shape
Necanicum River: Little Slower Than Expected
Nehalem River: Fishing Was Fair Last Weekend
Nestucca River: Plenty of Opportunity To Catch When The River is in Shape
Siletz River: River Will Be Dropping into Shape Quickly
Siuslaw River: Winter Steehead fishing has been blown out on the Siuslaw
Wilson River: The River Blew Out Again Early This Week
Clackamas River: High Water May Keep Anglers off The River This Week
Detroit Reservoir: Trout Are Going to be the Main Fish to Pursue
Sandy River: Some Winter Steelhead Around Once The Water Levels Begin to Drop
Santiam River ( North Fork) Above Detroit Lake: Difficult Fishing Conditions
Santiam River (South Fork): Fishing For Smallmouth Can Be Good During The Winter
Willamette River: Willamette River Report
Umatilla River: Cold Water & Low Flows
Detroit Reservoir anglers reminded to release Chinook salmon
Detroit Reservoir

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff

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SALEM, Ore.—Anglers are having some success catching kokanee in Detroit Reservoir lately, thanks in part to the new bonus bag......

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