Montana Fish Report
River flows are dropping
by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
8-5-2025
Website
River flows are dropping. Water temperatures are warming. . Best fishing will be for Brown Trout above Crooked Creek. Grasshoppers are out. The best locations to fly fish with grasshopper imitations is above and below Loosely Road.
Flies and lures that mimic fish, crayfish, sculpin, worms, leeches and salmonfly nymphs will work best. There seems to be a good abundance of 14-to-18-inch Brown Trout.
Access points from the bank will be at Weed Road, BLM Wetland, and USFS Day use area. Motorboats can launch at Weed Road and Petric Park. Petric park is full of aquatic vegetation which can be challening to get through this time of year. Boats launched above Weed Road need to portage around several structures and bridges. Bridges are too low for a typical drift boat to float underneath. Kayaks and very small boats can launch at Loosley Road, Highway 62 Bridge, Dixon Road Bridge, and Kimball State Park. There are few fish above Annie Creek or near Kimball Park.
More Reports
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Tuesday, August 5th
Kilchis River: Kilchis River Updates
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
Wilson River: Improved Fishing
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
Sprague River: Fishing should be excellent
Sycan River: Fishing above the marsh is best
Williamson River: Williamson River Updates
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
Thief Valley Reservoir: Thief Valley Reservoir Updates