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It's not too early

If all that’s left of your 2021 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.

Free Fishing Days

#optoutside for Black Friday

The Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving are Free Fishing Days in Oregon. That means you can fish, crab or clam for free – no license, tag or endorsement required. Some restrictions apply, as in all current closures, bag limits and other regulations still apply. If you’re looking for a place to take the family, we’ve got 101 suggestions. And if you live near PortlandBendMedfordRoseburgLane County or on the south coast, there are lots of nearby options.

Best bets for fishing this weekend:

  • The Kilchis and Wilson rivers should be in good shape for the weekend and are the best options for late season Chinook.
  • November is a good time to check out the coho fishery in Siltcoos and Tahkenitch lakes.
  • And while you’re at the coast, consider some crabbing. November is often some of the best crabbing of the year.
  • Fish Lake and Lost Creek Reservoir serve up some great trout fishing in the fall.
  • Summer steelhead fishing continues to be good (still!) on the Middle Rogue.
  • Junction City Pond, Walling Pond and Waverly Lake were all stocked with HUGE brood trout last week.
  • Coho fishing continues on the Sandy.
  • Both the Crooked and Blitzen rivers should be fishing well for native trout.
  • Trout fishing in Cottonwood Meadow Lake has been excellent and should continue to be good until snow limits access.
  • Trout fishing also should be good on the Wallowa River.
  • Steelhead are available throughout the Snake River and fish are being caught directly below Hells Canyon Dam.  

Winter whale watching

Gray whales will soon be making their migration south from Alaska to Mexico. The peak time to see these interesting animals along the Oregon coast is during the winter holidays. Many state parks make good spots for whale watching. More information about gray whales is available at orwhalewatch.org/

Game bird harvest statistics at ODFW wildlife areas

As upland bird and waterfowl hunting continue, hunters can use the harvest statistics from ODFW wildlife areas to help plan their next hunting trip.

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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Thursday, November 18th, 2021
Ana Reservoir: Trolling lures or flies will also do a great job catching fish
Ana River: Tui chub are abundant in the river
Upper Klamath Lake: The lake is very turbid from recent wind and storms
Klamath River - Upper - OR: Klamath River Fishing Report
Sky Lakes Wilderness Lakes: All lakes were stocked this summer by helicopter
Sun Creek: Fishing not recommended at this time
Fish Lake : Lake is filling nicely
Lost Creek Lake: Trout fishing should be good
Rogue River - Middle: Summer steelhead fishing has been very good
Rogue River- Upper: Upper Rogue River Fishing Report
Rogue River- Upper (Above Lost Creek): Winter weather is still holding off but not for much longer
Kilchis River: Chinook salmon should be in the Kilchis and throughout the fishery
Miami River: There should still be Chinook in the river
Necanicum River:  Still no reports of early winter steelhead yet
Nehalem River: The mainstem Nehalem River is high and off color
Nestucca River: The Nestucca is still high and off color
Three Rivers: Three Rivers should be fishable throughout the weekend
Siuslaw River: The majority of the Fall Chinook run is above the estuary
Trask River: The Trask is high and off-color
Wilson River: There should be Chinook throughout the fishery on the Wilson
Detroit Reservoir: The reservoir elevation is about 30 feet above the bottom of Mongold boat ramp
Green Peter Reservoir: Best Bet For Fishing is where Quartzville Creek enters the reservoir
Junction City Pond: Recently Stocked
Quartzville Creek: The river is currently running very high
Santiam River ( North Fork) : Santiam River North Fork Report
Timber Linn Lake: Will Be stocked this week
Walling Pond: Pond is regularly stocked throughout the winter and spring
Crane Prairie Reservoir: Closed to fishing until April 22
Davis Lake: Water level is extremely is low
East Lake: The lake is low for this time of year
Fall River: Anglers report good fishing throughout the river
Haystack Reservoir: The water level will remain low for now
Hosmer Lake: Anglers report good fishing
Lake Billy Chinook: Lake Billy Chinook Fishing Report
Lava Lake: The Cascade Lakes Highway closed for the winter Nov. 16
Paulina Lake: Anglers report good fishing for kokanee and brown trout
Pine Hollow Reservoir: Recently Stocked
Wickiup Reservoir: Closed to fishing until April 22
Grande Ronde River: With cooling water, fishing for trout steelhead and coho has slowed significantly
Imnaha River: Steelhead season is opened on the Imnaha
Wallowa River: Fishing for trout has been good on the Wallowa
Fall is a good time for catching large catfish
Wohlford Lake

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