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We are approaching the best time of year for steelhead fishing on the Imnaha River

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff

Report Date:4-19-2023

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We are approaching the best time of year for steelhead fishing on the Imnaha River. From mid-March through the end of April, fish will be moving through the lower Imnaha River up from the Snake River. Fishing can be good throughout the open section and fish can also be caught as they move up the lower portion of Big Sheep Creek. The last day of steelhead season on the Imnaha River and Big Sheep Creek is April 30th.

The best public access is downstream of Horse Creek. Anglers fishing upstream of Horse Creek to the town of Imnaha need to make sure they are aware of land ownership boundaries and always ask for permission before fishing on private lands.

Anglers should remember that wild steelhead and bull trout may be encountered in the Imnaha River. They cannot be harvested and must be released.

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for Wednesday, April 19th, 2023

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Haystack Reservoir: Anglers should expect slow fishing until the reservoir can be restocked
Hood River: Winter steelhead fishing on the Hood River has remained consistent
North Twin Lake: Anglers should still expect some ice coverage
Ochoco Reservoir: The reservoir is low at 31 percent full
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Prinevile Reservoir: Prineville Reservoir is filling but still low at 47 percent full
Wickiup Reservoir: 66 percent full
Green Peter Reservoir: Green Peter Reservoir Report
McKenzie River: McKenzie River Report
Willamette River: Continued low effort and poor river visibility most of last week
Kilchis River: The Kilchis still has a little opportunity for catch and release of wild steelhead
Nehalem River: The Nehalem still has a little opportunity for catch and release of wild steelhead
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Emigrant Reservoir: Emigrant is 53 percent full

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