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Plenty of catch-and-release opportunity for wild steelhead

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff

Report Date:2-24-2022

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The Nehalem mainstem is a mostly wild steelhead river without any hatchery releases, but there is plenty of catch-and-release opportunity for wild steelhead. The Nehalem remains in good shape, although cold temperatures this week may still make fishing challenging.

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for Thursday, February 24th, 2022

: ODFW Recreation Report
Blitzen River: River levels are stable and slightly below average
Gerber Reservoir: Targeting yellow perch continues to be your best bet
John C Boyle Reservoir: Fishing is slow
Upper Klamath Lake: Upper Klamath Report
Klamath River - Upper - OR: Upper Klamath Report
Krumbo Reservoir: Fishing from the bank has been productive for large trout
Malheur Reservoir: Ice is currently at least 7 inches thick
Yellowjacket Lake: There is plenty of Ice on Yellowjacket Reservoir
Coquille River: Coquille River Basin Report
Illinois River: With water levels continuing to drop and water gin clear
Lake Selmac: Weed growth is down and all boat ramps are accessible
Rogue River - Middle: Wild steelhead can now be retained above Hog Creek boat ramp
Rogue River- Upper: The summer Steelhead run is still trickling into the hatchery but is likely about over
Rogue River- Upper (Above Lost Creek): Expect slow fishing and limited access with snow
Umpqua River: Umpqua River Fishing Report
St. Louis Ponds: St Louis Ponds now open year-round thanks to new automated gate
Winchuck River: Current conditions are low and clear
Kilchis River: The Kilchis River is still very low and clear
Necanicum River: The hatchery winter steelhead run on the Necanicum River is about done
Nestucca River: The Nestucca was slow for steelhead last weekend
Trask River: The Trask has been very low and clear
Wilson River: This will be one on the best bets for hatchery winter steelhead for the remainder of the season
Wallowa River: Wallowa River Fishing Report

States set initial 2022 Columbia River spring Chinook recreational seasons

Columbia River

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff

Report Date: 2-23-2022

CLACKAMAS, Ore. – After reviewing stock status and a slightly improved upriver spring Chinook forecast from last year's actual return, fishery......

Plenty of catch-and-release opportunity for wild steelhead

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