Montana Fish Report

Anglers can target bluegill and bass


by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
5-26-2026
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This urban lake usually gets stocked from about Thanksgiving through May. The rest of the year anglers can target bluegill and bass. Stocking was suspended for the summer as water temps have become too warm for trout. Warm-water fish such as bluegill, bass, and bullhead catfish are available as well. As a reminder, only one fish out a 5-fish bag limit may be longer than 20 inches.

Walter Wirth is a 20-acre lake located within the City of Salem's Cascades Gateway Park with good access all the way around.





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