Montana Fish Report
Spring Chinook and summer steelhead return
by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
7-7-2025
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Spring Chinook and summer steelhead continue to return to Three Rivers although it has slowed over the past week. Anti-Snagging gear restrictions went into affect May 1st (see anti-snagging gear restriction rules on page 18 of the sport fishing regulations booklet). Youth angling (ages 17 and under) only June 1 – July 15 from Cedar Cr Hatchery deadline to marker below Gauldy Mt Rd Bridge. Three Rivers from the mouth to the hatchery deadline closes to angling July 16th – September 30th
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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Monday, July 7th
Kilchis River: Cutthroat trout throughout the basin
Necanicum River: Should Find Success
Nehalem River: Fishing will improve as the month goes on
Nestucca River: Summer steelhead continue to return
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Thursday, July 3rdCrane Prairie Reservoir: Fair and inconsistent trout fishing
Crescent Lake: Good kokanee fishing
Davis Lake: Good bass fishing near the lava flow
North Twin Lake: Good trout fishing
Ochoco Reservoir: Water clarity is reduced
Odell Lake: Good angling for nice-sized kokanee
Paulina Lake: Excellent kokanee fishing
Prinevile Reservoir: Increased catches of Northern Pikeminnow
South Twin Lake: Increased abundance of brown bullhead
Smith River: Good numbers of stripers