Montana Fish Report

Good fishing conditions!

by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
5-28-2026
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Rain and cooler water temperatures should make for some good fishing conditions. Please be mindful of out-migrating salmon and steelhead smolt. If you catch these young salmonids, consider switching to barbless hooks and/or moving to a new location.

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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports

for Thursday, May 28th

• ODFW Recreation Report
Necanicum River: Trout Season is Open
Crane Prairie Reservoir: Excellent early season fishing!
Crescent Lake: Excellent early season fishing!
Crooked River: Excellent spring fishing!
Fall River: Good and consistent fishing
Big Lava Lake: Excellent spring fishing!
Little Lava Lake: Anglers report excellent fish!
Ochoco Reservoir: Good trout fishing!
Prinevile Reservoir: Recently Stocked with Largemouth Bass
Three Creek Lake: Reports of Good Trout Fishing!
Wickiup Reservoir: Good kokanee fishing
Arizona Pond: Fishing has been good
Ben Irving Reservoir: Trout fishing should be good

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports

for Wednesday, May 27th

• Free fishing weekend June 6-7
Clackamas River: Productive Fishing
Junction City Pond: Stocked Recently
Santiam River ( North Fork) : Lots of Chinook
Santiam River (South Fork): Summer Steelhead a Bit Disappointing
Sunnyside Park Pond: Bluegill and largemouth bass year-round

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