Montana Fish Report
Summer steelhead angling is slow
by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
7-16-2025
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Summer steelhead angling is slow. This is mostly a catch-and-release fishery with very few hatchery summer steelhead. Only hatchery steelhead may be harvested.
Chinook angling closed under permanent regulations July 1.
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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Wednesday, July 16th
Deschutes River: Reports of good dry fly action
Hood River: Steelhead fishing is open
Ben Irving Reservoir: Fishing is slow
Cooper Creek Reservoir: Fishing for bass and bluegill is good
Galesville Reservoir: Bass anglers are having success
Hemlock Lake: Fishing should be good
Howard Prairie Reservoir: Howard Prairie Updates
Lake Marie: Lake Marie is a good spot
Lemolo Lake: Brown trout fishing should be good
Rogue River- Upper: Upper Rogue River Updates
Smith River: Smith River Updates
Tenmile Lakes: Anglers are catching yellow perch
Umpqua River: Smallmouth fishing is great
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Tuesday, July 15th
Blue River: Blue River Updates
Clear Lake: Will be stocked!
Coast Fork Willamette River: Open to fishing all year for trout
Cottage Grove Reservoir: Cottage Grove Updates
Detroit Reservoir: Any technique will catch fish,
Dexter Reservoir: Dexter Reservoir Updates
Dorena Reservoir: Dorena Reservoir Updates
Fall Creek Reservoir: Fall Creek is currently being held down
Foster Reservoir: Foster Reservoir Updates
Hills Creek Reservoir: Hills Creek Reservoir Updates
Leaburg Lake: Leaburg Lake Updates
McKenzie River: McKenzie River Updates
McKenzie River: R2 Updates
Middle Fork of the Williamette: Middle Fork Updates
Row River Pond: Wildlife viewing opportunities
Salmon Creek: Salmon Creek Updates
Salt Creek: Salt Creek Updates
Santiam River ( North Fork) Above Detroit Lake: Can coax some larger trout
Santiam River (South Fork): Santiam River (South Fork) Updates
Sunnyside Park Pond: Bluegill and largemouth bass year-round
Willamette River: Poor river conditions last week
Laurance Lake: Beautiful week to go up to the lake
Jubilee Lake: Vehicle access to the lake is open
McNary Channel Ponds: Bass fishing can be good
McKay Reservoir: Fishing is heating up
Umatilla River: Trout fishing is currently open
Agate Lake: Fishing for bass and panfish should be good
Applegate Reservoir: Trout fishing should be good
Coos River: Coos River Basin Updates
Diamond Lake: Fishing is good
Emigrant Reservoir: Fishing should be good
Fish Lake : Fish Lake Updates
Hyatt Lake: Fishing for largemouth bass is good
Lost Creek Reservoir: Lost Creek Reservoir Updates
Plat I Reservoir: Fishing is slow
Rogue River - Middle: Middle Rogue River Updates