Montana Fish Report
Fishing should be excellent
by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
8-5-2025
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The Sprague River flow has dropped quickly. Redband trout have moved to water quality refuge. Areas near Beatty are best during the summer.
Bait fishing near the town of Sprague River can be ok for yellow perch and brown bullhead. Bait fishing only allowed from Saddle Mtn Pit Road Bridge to Godowa Springs Road Bridge.
North Fork Sprague River and All Tributaries
Open year-round. Fishing should be excellent for Brook Trout up high near Lee Thomas Crossing. Fishing near Sandhill crossing is slow. Best Redband Trout fishing is upstream of the lowermost 3411 road bridge. Dry flies in the pocket water works well. Large brown trout occur in the river. Grasshoppers are around. Large golden stoneflies should start to hatch soon. Best Brown Trout fishing is downstream of Boulder Creek to the private property boundary below the 3411 road bridge
South Fork Sprague River and All Tributarues
Open year-round. Fishing will be very good for brook trout up high . Fishing will be best near Corral and Camp Creeks for brook trout.
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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Tuesday, August 5th
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Nehalem River: Fall Chinook run is early
Nestucca River: Nestucca River Updates
Three Rivers: Three Rivers Updates
Tillamook Bay: Tillamook Bay Updates
Trask River: Trask River Updates
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Agency Lake: Agency Lake Updates
Campbell Reservoir: Crappie fishing is slow
Chickahominy Reservoir: Nice holdover trout in Chickahominy!
Fourmile Lake: Fishing is slow for trout
Gerber Reservoir: Yellow perch fishing is picking up
Klamath River - Middle: Flows great for fishing
Lake Of The Woods: Bass fishing should remain good
Link River : Link River Updates
Lost River: Water quality is poor
Miller Lake: Fishing is slow
Sky Lakes Wilderness Lakes: Fishing should be excellent
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Monday, August 4th
Alton Baker Canoe Canal: ABCC Updates
Blue River: Blue River Updates
Blue River Reservoir: Blue River Reservoir Updates
Breitenbush River: Recently Stocked
Clear Lake: Clear Lake Updates
Coast Fork Willamette River: Recently Stocked
Cottage Grove Reservoir: Cottage Grove Reservoir Updates
Detroit Reservoir: Water elevation is dropping
Dexter Reservoir: Dexter Reservoir Updates
Dorena Reservoir: Dorena Reservoir Updates
Fall Creek: Fall Creek Updates
Fall Creek Reservoir: Fall Creek Reservoir Updates
Gold Lake: Special fishing regulations in place
Hills Creek Reservoir: Hills Creek Reservoir Updates
Leaburg Lake: Will be stocked soon
McKenzie River: Will Be stocked soon
Middle Fork of the Williamette: Newly Refurbished Boat Ramp
Quartzville Creek: Trout are active year-round
Row River Pond: Wildlife viewing opportunities
Salmon Creek: Salmon Creek Updates
Salt Creek: Salt Creek Updates
Santiam River ( North Fork) : North Fork Updates
Santiam River ( North Fork) Above Detroit Lake: Opportunities to Catch Larger Trout
Santiam River (South Fork): Fish found throughout river
Grande Ronde River: Flows have dropped substantially
Hat Rock Pond: Hat Rock Pond Updates
Imnaha River: Great angling opportunities
Jubilee Lake: Fishing is good!
Lookingglass Creek: Can fish for rainbow trout and whitefish
McNary Channel Ponds: Trout are still active
McKay Reservoir: Lots of crappie and perch!
Umatilla River: Trout fishing is currently open
Wallowa Lake : Trout Dispersed Throughout the Lake
Wallowa River: Wallowa River Updates
Agate Lake: Good bass and panfish fishing
Tenmile Lakes: Tenmile Lakes Updates
Phillips Reservoir: Phillips Reservoir Updates
Wolf Creek Reservoir: Wolf Creek Updates
Pilcher Reservoir: Pilcher Reservoir Updates
Powder River: Powder River Updates