Montana Fish Report
Fishing has been good
by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
7-16-2025
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Fishing has been good recently for stocked rainbow trout. Legal rainbow trout were stocked the first week of July. Fishing from the bank with bait and trolling have proven effective. If fishing from ODFW property on the south side of the reservoir you might need a wildlife area parking permit. Please place the permit on your dash.
There have not been any reports of hybrid bass. Bait fishing is a proven method for catching hybrid bass but fly-fishing and casting Rapalas are also effective when these fish are feeding. Rapalas that imitate tui chub and rainbow trout, favorite food sources for hybrid bass, are good bets for catching these fish. On sunny days you will need to fish deeper than cloudy days.
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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
Umpqua River- North : Summer steelhead angling is slow
Umpqua River- South : Smallmouth bass angling should be good
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