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The reservoir is effectively off-limits to fishing through at least the end of December

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff

Report Date:12-13-2023

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Due to the unprecedented drawdown of the water level, the reservoir is effectively off-limits to fishing through at least the end of December. Refilling the reservoir has already begun, which should improve downstream turbidity issues, but the boat ramps will remain closed until at least Feb. 1 Bank fishing is also not an option because of steep terrain and the very soft sediments along the water's edge as the footprint of the reservoir continues to shrink.‌

The exposed sediments are eroding and causing downstream turbidity issues all the way to the mouth of the Santiam River. For the latest information on water levels at Green Peter Reservoir check with the Army Corps of Engineers' website for more information.

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for Wednesday, December 13th, 2023

John Day River: The Service Creek gage is currently above 1,000 CFS, allowing for good access for drift boats and rafts
Crescent Lake: Crescent Lake is currently 10 percent full
Metolius River: The Metolius River continues to fish well
North Twin Lake: Anglers continue to report excellent winter fishing for stocked trout
Ochoco Reservoir: The reservoir is 32 percent full
South Twin Lake: Anglers continue to report good winter fishing for stocked trout
Foster Reservoir: Foster Reservoir Report
Santiam River ( North Fork) : River is currently running at around 12,000 cfs at the gauge in Mehama.
Santiam River (South Fork): Currently flows are around 9,500 cfs at the Waterloo gauge
Alsea River: Fall Chinook is still open on the Alsea
Kilchis River: The Kilchis has dropped into shape and is green
Necanicum River: Should be dropping and have good fishing conditions through the week
Nehalem River: The Nehalem River is still high and off color and being a large basin
Nehalem River- North Fork: The North Fork is in good condition
Nestucca River: The Nestucca River is still around 8 feet at this time and is dropping slowly
Salmon River: Early winter steelhead have been entering the system though
Siletz River: Siletz River Report
Siltcoos Lake: Coho fishing on Siltcoos and Tahkenitch lakes is still open
Siuslaw River: Fall Chinook has been slowing down the past few weeks and is nearly done
Three Rivers: Three Rivers is in shape and should fish through the week
Trask River: The Trask River is still high but is dropping and should be in good condition for angling by the weekend
Wilson River: The Wilson is dropping into shape and should be in good condition for fishing through the week
Yaquina River: Fall Chinook is open on the Yaquina
Applegate Reservoir: The reservoir near its normal wintertime level
Ben Irving Reservoir: Anglers have had some luck fishing for rainbow trout
Cooper Creek Reservoir: Trout fishing should be good at Cooper Creek
Diamond Lake: The water is still open and there still should be a decent chance to catch some trout before the ice sets on
Galesville Reservoir: Trout fishing should be good throughout the day
Rogue River - Middle: Fish activity and movement should continue through the weekend with the increased river temperatures
Rogue River- Upper: The focus on the upper Rogue continues to be summer steelhead and trout fishing
Umpqua River: This week should be a good chance to catch an early winter steelhead
North Umpqua River: Some steelhead have been spotted moving up the North Umpqua
South Umpqua River : The conditions should be great for fishing this week
Upper Klamath Lake: Yellow perch fishing is slow this time of year.
Klamath River - Upper - CA: Klamath River Fishing Report
Miller Lake: Access to the lake is likely blocked by snow
North Fork Sprague River: Flows are high at 69.1 cfs

Hyatt is currently 41 percent full and should provide good trout fishing opportunities

Hyatt Lake

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff

Report Date: 12-8-2023

Hyatt is currently 41 percent full and should provide good trout fishing opportunities. Some good-size trout were caught near the......

The reservoir is effectively off-limits to fishing through at least the end of December

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Hyatt is currently 41 percent full and should provide good trout fishing opportunities

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