ODFW Recreation Report

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff

Report Date:

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

Includes updates to fishing, crabbing and clamming, and hunting

Hunting updates return to Rec Report

With the opening of both fur and feather seasons, it's time to bring hunting back to the Recreation Report. Based on a user survey earlier this year, the new schedule for Recreation Report updates will be:

  • Fishing – updated weekly throughout the year.
  • Hunting (big game and game bird) – updated weekly through January 2025, followed by an off-season hiatus.
  • Wildlife viewing – updated monthly throughout the year.

2024-24 game bird hunting forecast

Things are looking good for upland bird and waterfowl hunters this season. See what local ODFW biologists have to say about the upcoming season.

Fall fishing: Swimming with possibilities

Fall can offer some of the best fishing of the year. Chinook and coho are returning to their natal streams, winter steelhead are pushing upriver, and trout are actively feeding, getting ready for lean winter months. Check the zones reports for the best bets near you.

Help protect Oregon's wildlife: Turn in poachers

Poaching takes a serious toll on of Oregon's wildlife. You can help by reporting poaching when you take to the field or hit the water this season. Find out more about poaching in Oregon, including ways you can report it.

 Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)

CWD is a fatal disease infecting deer and elk across North America. It has now been found in three bordering states – Idaho, Washington, and California, but has not yet been detected in Oregon. Hunters can do their part to protect local herds by getting their deer or elk harvest tested. Learn more about CWD and the ways to get your animal tested.

More Reports


OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Wednesday, September 18th
Umatilla River: Some Nice Coho Catches!
Crane Prairie Reservoir: Anglers report good trout and bass fishing
Crooked River: The Crooked continues to fish well through the fall
Deschutes River: Deschutes River Updates
Haystack Reservoir: Rare opportunity for anglers!
Laurance Lake: Consistent catches of trout!
Ochoco Reservoir: Recent reports of good rainbow trout fishing!
Prinevile Reservoir: Reports of Fair Fishing
Wickiup Reservoir: Productive Fishing at Wickiup
Foster Reservoir: The Reservoir is Full and in Good Shape
Green Peter Reservoir: Green Peter Updates
Quartzville Creek: Quartzville Creek Updates
Santiam River ( North Fork) : Strong Summer Steelhead Run
Santiam River (South Fork): Fish Will Still Be Available
Willamette River: Willamette offers convenience, access, and variety!
Kilchis River: Cutthroat trout fishing should be fair to good
Necanicum River: Trout fishing should be fair to good
Nehalem River: Nehalem River Updates
Nestucca River: Now Open to Fall Chinook Fishing
Salmon River Hatchery: Decent Opportunities!
Siletz River: Fishing Has Been Good
Siuslaw River: Fishing Has Been Good on Siuslaw
Tillamook Bay: Overall Fishing is Slow But Fish Still Being Caught Daily
Trask River: Trask Updates
Wilson River: Summer Steelhead Throughout the River
Yaquina River: Chinook Fishing Is Fair to Good
Agency Lake: Overall fishing is slow on Agency
Ana Reservoir: Ana Reservoir Updates
Campbell Reservoir: Slow Fishing at Campbell
Cottonwood Reservoir: One of the Best Fisheries in the Fall
Fourmile Lake: Fishing Overall Slow on Fourmile
Gerber Reservoir: Excellent perch fishing!
Holbrook Reservoir: Great Trout Fishing Near Holbrook Dam
Klamath River - Upper - OR: Turbidity has Declined at Klamath
Lake Of The Woods: Fishing for Rainbow Trout is Slow
Link River : Fishing Not Recommended at this Time
Miller Lake: Miller Lake Updates
Sprague River: North and South Fork Sprague River Updates
Williamson River: Upper Williamson Updates
Williamson River: Lower Williamson River Updates
Wood River: Wood River Should Continue Improving for Brown Trout
Agate Lake: Lots of Carp in Agate
Applegate Reservoir: Good Bass and Panfish Fishing
Chetco River: Chetco Has Some Large Fish
Cooper Creek Reservoir: Fishing Should Improve for Holdover Trout
Diamond Lake: Angers Doing Well for Rainbow Trout
Emigrant Reservoir: Emigrant Updates
Galesville Reservoir: Cool Weather Should Improve Trout Fishing
Hemlock Lake: Hemlock Updates
Howard Prairie Reservoir: Howard Prairie is Doing Well
Lake Marie: Marie can be a good place to try a variety of fish
Lemolo Lake: Trout Fishing Should Pick Up at Lemolo
Lost Creek Lake: Lost of Good Fishing on Lost Creek
Rogue River- Lower: Lower Rogue River Updates
Rogue River - Middle: Reports of Success Throughout the Middle Rogue
Rogue River- Upper: Trout fishing continues to be good in the upper river
Sixes River: Chinook on their way
Smith River: Most fish are being caught on the lower part of the Smith
Umpqua River: Umpqua Updates
ODFW Recreation Report

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff

Report Date:

Hunting updates return to Rec Report With the opening of both fur and feather seasons, it's time to bring hunting back......

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