Wickiup Reservoir is 20 percent full and boat ramps will be difficult to access as the reservoir level continues to drop. Anglers continue to report productive fishing for very nice rainbow and brown trout. Wickiup Reservoir will close to fishing for the year on Oct. 31.

The Deschutes River Arm from the Gull Point Boat Ramp to the ODFW makers near Sheeps Bridge is closed from Sept 1 through April 21, annually, to protect spawning kokanee. A reminder that Deschutes River regulations (May 22 opener) apply upstream of the markers near Sheeps Bridge.