It was great to spot so many animal tracks, from rabbits and squirrels, through deer and elk, to bear! Winter steelhead can be found throughout the river and steady rains over the next ten days should continue to bring more fish into the system. Shallow bays and creek arms are responding more quickly to sunny weather than the main lake. Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, anglers in Rogue and South Coast rivers will need the new steelhead validation and harvest tag to fish for and harvest wild winter steelhead. Truly a better eating and better fighting specimen. The Forest Service Road (FR 46) up the Breitenbush River has re-opened. Trout are released at multiple locations upstream to Black Creek. Flows are in relatively good shape for winter, about 240 cfs. Fishing Reports and Forecasts Ohio offers many fantastic locations for the public to fish, including 124,000 acres of inland water, 7,000 miles of streams, 2.25 million acres of Lake Erie water, and 481 miles of the Ohio River. All Metro Parks and boat ramps (including Dabney and Lewis and Clark) are now open but may have modified operations. Current conditions, fishing reports, maps, water levels, boating, camping, articles, blogs, and photos. Arthur Lake is a beautiful lake near North Fork Reservoir. Learn More, 10/24/2022 Flat Fork Creek Park Pond A; 8: 240: Flat Fork Creek Park Pond B: 8; 100: Koteewi Park Pit; 8: 336: Founders Park Lake: 8; 232: . Trout fishing is often best at the head of the reservoir and anglers report kokanee have been a little smaller this season. These resources are most useful to anglers from May September. BLUE RIVER RESERVOIR: trout, warmwater species. Office Hours: An in-season stocking will be added to the 6.4-mile section of stream extending from Mud Lick Run downstream to the mouth. Winter steelhead are beginning to show up as well. 4034 Fairview Industrial Drive SE Area Information All other permanent regulations remain in effect. It may still be early in the season, but in many ways now is a great time to get out and fish. Leaburg Lake is open to fishing all year. The park has a boat ramp, ADA restrooms, showers, picnic and camp spots. Take care to release any wild fish unharmed. Anglers report fair fishing for 10 to 12-inch chunky trout using worms or PowerBait jigged slowly a few . Any unclipped (wild) steelhead or trout that are caught must be released unharmed. Recent fishing reports are that the bass fishing is good with fish weighing in around 5 lbs being caught. The lake will be stocked during the preseason, in-season, and fall stocking periods. Last updated 3/1/23. North Fork Reservoir is a 350-acre reservoir of the Clackamas River behind North Fork Dam approximately 5.2 miles east of Estacada, Ore. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and OC Parks plant trout and catfish for recreational fishing. Last updated 10/12/22. The pond is stocked with trout from February through May. A parking permit is required, and one can be purchased online or at any ODFW office. Last updated 3/1/23. Any Chinook caught in Detroit must be released unharmed. To get there from I-5, take US 20 through the town of Sweet Home and continue around Foster Reservoir to Quartzville Creek Rd. Detroit Reservoir is one of the premier kokanee fisheries in the state. East Fork Sinnemahoning Creek, Potter County. Last updated 1/4/23. Depoe Bay is averaging 4-7 crabs per person. The drawdown of the reservoir for winter storage is now complete and the only boat ramp available is at Sunnyside County Park. In the following months, minnows and nightcrawlers rigged on bottom-bouncers, slowly trolled along flats and points, catch good numbers of fish. Walter Wirth is a 20-acre lake located within the City of Salems Cascades Gateway Park with good access all the way around. HENRY HAGG LAKE: rainbow trout, largemouth bass, crappie, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, bluegill, bullhead catfishBass fishing Kokanee anglers may keep up to 25 fish per day in addition to the 5-trout bag limit. The creek was last stocked in late July with about 2,200 trout. The opening day for trout season across the state is Saturday, April 2 with a Mentored Youth Trout Day taking place on Saturday, March 26. With more fish being caught in the Clackamas, it is expected that steelhead can now be found in Eagle Creek in better numbers, when conditions allow. The reservoir is stocked regularly in the spring and summer with tens of thousands of one-pound hatchery trout. Packard Boat Ramp (USFS) remains accessible at current reservoir elevation. The main entrance is seven miles east of Cambridge on U.S. Route 22. trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, crappie, bluegill. To get there take Turner Rd south from Salem and take a left onto Holly St before you get to downtown Turner. It is an old borrow pit and features largemouth bass, panfish such as bluegill, and a few trout. The rest of the year, this pond offers warmwater game fish such as bass and bluegill. Timber-Linn Lake can be reached by turning east off I-5 onto the Santiam Highway (Hwy. In addition to five hatchery trout, two wild trout may be kept daily. This is a family-friendly fishing pond located within Timber-Linn Memorial Park in Albany. Hatchery trout harvest season closed on Nov. 1. Parking and bank access are also available from the causeway near Lowell. 58. rainbow trout and yellow perch), where anglers seek high catches of harvestable-size fish, to trophy fisheries (i.e. Last updated 3/1/23. Fish Stocking Report Wyoming Game and Fish Department's As of June 2020 Species Water Stocked Length (inches) Number Stocking Date Stocked County 2020-06-30 Fall Rainbow Trout 819 8.9 Up Ice Pond, Lower Uinta . Below Fall Creek Dam the creek is open all year for hatchery Chinook, hatchery steelhead and wild steelhead greater than 24 inches. I ended up turning around and walking back to the North Fork Reservoir. CPW managed to fit them both into a single insulated bag, so that I could strap it more easily onto my bike. Stocking schedules can be found on pages 14 and 15 of the 2023 Fishing Regulations Summary. NORTH FORK RESERVOIR: troutTrout fishing has been good in the North Fork Reservoir and its a popular destination for both anglers and recreators of all kinds. The river is open to fishing all year for trout, hatchery Chinook salmon, hatchery steelhead, and wild steelhead over 24 inches. Last updated 9/7/22. MIDDLE FORK WILLAMETTE RIVER: trout, salmon, steelhead, Chinook. This permit allows these anglers to fish the Arkansas portion of this lake without purchasing an Arkansas nonresident fishing permit. GREEN PETER RESERVOIR: kokanee, trout, bass. Weeds are starting to emerge. 20), then immediately turning north onto Price Road and proceeding to the park entrance. Stocking schedules are subject to change for a variety of reasons. These resources are most useful to anglers from May September. HENRY HAGG LAKE: rainbow trout, largemouth bass, crappie, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, bluegill, bullhead catfish. Bait can be used from April 22 Oct. 31, but beginning Nov. 1, anglers may only use lures and artificial flies. Arthur Lake is beautiful, nestled in a bowl of rock, looking like an infinity pool one shore opens up over the valley, merging with the color of the sky. Lake accesses include Tecumseh, Bridges Creek, Udall, and Liner Creek which are located off Hwy 160, Ozark CR 551, Hwy O, and Hwy T, respectively. Bait can be used from April 22 Oct. 31, but beginning Nov. 1, anglers may only use lures and artificial flies. The Willamette often gets overlooked because it is so close. The spring Chinook run is the next big opportunity for anglers and will start to show up in late April. [1] Contents 1 Location and construction 2 Named for 3 Nearby dams 4 Fishing 5 Recreation 6 See also 7 References Location and construction [ edit] Thistle Creek boat ramp is currently in the water and should be available for launching boats. Last updated 11/16/22. The lake is stocked with several thousand catchable size rainbow trout prior to the April opener.Regulations for this water are found under North Fork Lewis River in the sport fishing pamphlet. Last updated 1/18/23. I had offered to stock any lakes that the usual chapter effort doesnt cover I enjoy hiking, and this has been a fun (and hopefully helpful) way to get a look at new places. With flows coming down, look for fishing to pick up on Quartzville Creek. Stocking dates and number of fish stocked are variable depending on weather and other factors. The site contains the most current stocking schedule for 2008 including water bodies, dates stocked, number of fish and size of fish. Copyright 2023 Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, Get the Willamette Zone Fishing Report in your inbox. Flow and visibility on the Sandy are greatly influenced by each passing front and change in snow levels. North Fork Reservoir - fishing in Poncha Springs, Colorado. Walter Wirth is a 20-acre lake located within the City of Salems Cascades Gateway Park with good access all the way around. JAKES CREEK/BOIES RESERVOIR Jakes Creek has approximately 14 inches of ice with snow on top. MCKENZIE RIVER above Leaburg Lake (R2): trout, steelhead. Trout and salmon must be adipose fin-clipped to be harvested. Light tackle including flies works best, but bait is allowed. Gold Lake is a 100-acre lake located north of the Willamette Pass summit off Hwy. Two wild trout per day, 8-inch minimum length, may be kept in addition to five hatchery trout. Visit the ODFW's agency site. As a reminder to anglers, only one fish over 20 inches may be retained as part of a 5-fish bag limit. Bonnie Lure State Recreation Area has reopened, but visitors are advised to watch for hazardous trees. No trout were stocked over the past two summers but there are resident trout available. Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest Fishing Guide Regional day trip fishing guides Northeast Wyoming West-central Wyoming Driving directions: Norfork Lake is about 20 miles southwest of West Plains, and can be reached from Route O, Route T, or Highway 160. Triplett Creek, Rowan County - 400. Cottage Grove Reservoir is south of Cottage Grove and is open to fishing all year. I had two sets of fish, with 700 graylings for the upper lake, and a 1,000 for the lower lake. Retention of warmwater fish species such as bluegill, catfish, crappie, and yellow perch is also allowed -- no limit on size or number. Will be stocked again the week of March 6 with 1,000 rainbow trout. Although technically a tailrace, the spillover dam does nothing to enhance the fertility or temperature stability of this large creek. Baker Bay Park (Lane County) is open seasonally from April October. Henry Hagg Lake and North Fork Reservoir will also receive many large stockings of legal-sized trout throughout the year. Boat and bank access is available through state and county parks. Anglers are advised to pay close attention to where they fish. As a result, anglers should expect high catch rates of bass between 8 inches and 14 inches, or below the minimum length limit, in 2023. Please respect all posted regulations. In addition to five hatchery trout, two wild trout may be kept daily. Large trout will sometimes forage where the river brings in food swept down from upstream. A parking permit is required, and one can be purchased online or at any ODFW office. Bait is not allowed from Nov. 1 through April 21. Only hatchery fish may be kept. I had wanted to fish it for a few years, but always got distracted (or detained?) Fishing is best when light levels are low, either early morning or late evening. Salmon Creek is open to fishing all year. HARRIET LAKE: troutThe road to Ripplebrook remains closed, but the lake is accessible from the Hwy 26 side. Linn Countys Clear Lake Resort rents cabins and boats. The upstream section between Albany and Harrisburg is open year-round for trout fishing, which can be very good when flows are cooperating. Anglers wanting locations of the lake's brush structures can visit the MO Fishing App for smartphones or download coordinates to your sonar unit from MDC's MO Fishing Interactive Map on the website. Take a left and follow this road for two miles to the park. There is good bank access at several rest stops and campgrounds, and three seasonal boat ramps. Open all year for trout. Bait can be used from April 22 Oct. 31, but beginning Nov. 1, anglers may only use lures and artificial flies. The possession limit is 3-times the daily bag limit after the second day of the season. This approximately 70-acre lake just north of Turner is open to public fishing along the southern half. Clear Lake is accessed from Hwy. We reserve the right to correct pricing errors. For more information check out the. A lock or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Crappie fishing has been good using jigs and minnows in the spring and fall with anglers utilizing the 22 new fish habitat structures installed by the Missouri Department of Conservation and paid for with a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. . Crabbing along the central coast has been hit and miss over the last week. However, the stocking of 11,000 trout between October and June along a 4-mile stretch of the North Mills makes it a stream worth checking out. In Season: Coyote (Hunting: Year-round), Skunk, Opossum, Woodchuck, Weasel, English Sparrow, European Starling, and Pigeon (Hunting: Year-round), Beaver (Trapping: through March 31). The Bull Shoals Lake net pen facility in Pot Shoals. Trout fishing has been good in the North Fork Reservoir and its a popular destination for both anglers and recreators of all kinds. These successful recruitment years, due in part to high water levels during the summer months, will provide good fishing opportunities now and in future years. WILLAMETTE RIVER: catch-and-release sturgeon, steelhead, spring Chinook, coho, small and largemouth bass. Anglers should confirm access before they go. Timothy lake is a great summer destination for fishing and recreating on the water. Will be stocked the week of Feb. 27, 2023 with 3,000 hatchery rainbow trout. Trout and warmwater fish are available. Faraday Lake is now closed while PGE updates its powerhouse at Rivermill Dam. Clear Lake is accessed from Hwy. Fish; Trout Stocking Schedule March 2023 Wednesday, March 1st Robert J. Barth Lake, Campbell County - 750; Lake Pollywog, Grant County - 750 Scott County Park Lake, Scott County - 500 . Hydrologic data and river forecasts can also be accessed on the NOAA/National Weather Service NW River Forecast Center --, Fishing for steelhead on the Clackamas River. The canoe canal is open to fishing all year and is located within Alton Baker Park. Last updated 8/24/22. Last updated 3/1/23. Walker River, East Fork. In order to keep the public and construction personnel safe during the five-year project, Forest Road 730 is closed at the Powerhouse, cutting off access to Trail Bridge Campground, Smith Reservoir and Lakes End Campground. Salem, OR 97302 The CDFW fish schedule is for "catchable trout" (about 12 inches and larger) and "catchable catfish" planted for recreational fishing from CDFW . Last updated 3/1/23. Will be stocked this week with 950 rainbow trout. Anglers canidentify places to fish for specific species that are stocked and explore records of stocking histories in waters that they frequently fish or are particuarly interested in. Gold Lake is a 100-acre lake located north of the Willamette Pass summit off Hwy. The document includes further explanation on fish lifestages and how the DOW stocks Ohio's bodies of water. The Middle Fork Willamette above Lookout Point and Hills Creek reservoirs is open to fishing using lures and artificial flies. The capital construction projects planned for the 2017-2024 timeframe will create significant public access constraints due primarily to safety concerns. Cottage Grove Reservoir is south of Cottage Grove and is open to fishing all year. ODFW has discontinued stocking of Trail Bridge reservoir for the duration of the closure hatchery fish allocated to the reservoir are being redistributed to other stocked waterbodies. 2023 North Fork Reservoir Trout Stocking Stocked fish are legal-sized rainbow trout unless otherwise noted. Salt Creek is an unstocked tributary to the Middle Fork Willamette River east of Oakridge. BottomfishDepoe Bay saw general marine species limits (four fish), primarily deacon, yellowtail, canary and black rockfishes wit 58 approximately 23 miles southeast of Oakridge. I pushed it, driving it in first gear, the last quarter mile or so, to where the road to Billings Lake branches off. Last updated 8/24/22. Any unclipped (wild) steelhead or trout that are caught must be released unharmed. For more information on trout fishing in Virginia visit DWR's Trout Fishing Guide. Only hatchery fish may be kept. The pond also offers bluegill and largemouth bass year-round. NEHALEM RIVER AND BAY: Chinook, hatchery coho, cutthroat troutFall Chinook fishing has improved on Nehalem Bay. Bridger Wilderness Fishing Guide Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest - Snowy Range Area The Snowy Range comprises alpine and subalpine ecosystems located in the higher-elevations of the Medicine Bow Mountains in Wyoming. 2023 Gold Rush Dates: March 28 April 8, 2023. The Middle Fork Willamette above Lookout Point and Hills Creek reservoirs is open to fishing using lures and artificial flies. All wild trout must be released. Fishing Tips, Tactics, How-To info: The upper end of the reservoir where trout are stocked offers the best fishing. A few late summer steelhead are all that is available for anglers at this time of year. Five hatchery trout and an additional two wild trout may be harvested daily in the river. A mile or so later I realized the folly of my plan the ridge was fairly snow covered, but most importantly the ridge I glassed earlier dropped off to Grizzly Lake. Learn More, Get Special Offers Delivered Right to Your Inbox. The reservoir is slowly filling up. Anglers are encouraged to report their catch on an on-line form. Always ask permission prior to accessing or crossing private lands on your way to your favorite fishing spot. The upstream section between Albany and Harrisburg is open year-round for trout fishing, which can be very good when flows are c NORTH FORK NEW RIVER OLD FIELD CREEK 1 of 37 North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Weekly Hatchery Supported Stocking Schedule All stocking dates listed are subject to change without notice due to unexpected events, such as snow. Many Ohio fish populations are sustained by natural reproduction (largemouth bass, crappies, bluegill); however, in some instances, stocking is required to maintain the fisheries of certain species. Size: 2818.1488 acres. This 1950s alcohol-free campground above the North Fork Reservoir of the Clackamas River offers a variety of camping options and recreational activities all in the same location. Minsi Lake, Northampton County Weedless hooks and plastics are recommended. Largemouth bass and spotted bass make up the majority of the black bass population. It's early in the season, but in many ways now is a great time to get out and fish. DWR Trout Stocking Program Resumes in October, DWR hatchery specialists will stock close to 1 million brook, brown, rainbow and tiger trout in 200 waters throughout Virginia from October through the end of May. I put all 1,700 graylings into the reservoir, where hopefully they will prosper and grow. Month to be stocked. Marine Boards Opportunities and Access Report incorporates information from federal and state agencies, local facility operators and fellow boaters to provide up-to-date information so boaters can decide where to recreate and what to expect this season. The pond is located a quarter mile down Pacific Boulevard on the right. MCKENZIE RIVER below Leaburg Lake (R1): trout, salmon, steelhead, Chinook. Leaburg Lake is open to fishing all year. Will be stocked the week of March 6, 2023 with 4,000 hatchery rainbow trout. Latest estimates for when access and fish stocking will resume are now 2024 at the earliest. It will be stocked this week with about 900 trout. Will be stocked the week of Feb. 27, 2023 with 2,000 hatchery rainbow trout. To get there from I-5, take US 20 through the town of Sweet Home and continue around Foster Reservoir to Quartzville Creek Rd. Anglers should keep in mind this is a very popular destination. The Leaburg Dam fish counts are a great spring salmon and summer steelhead resource, and information is back online. We facilitate and provide opportunity for all citizens to use, enjoy, and learn about these resources. The ODFW Weekly Fishing Report linked under Oregon Resources below may provide updated information. Estacada Lake is a narrow reservoir located at the town of Estacada, an easy 45-minute drive southeast of Portland. This reservoir has two boat ramps, boat moorage, 50 campsites, picnic areas, boat rentals, grocery story, fueling station, and ADA-accessible fishing platforms. Fish Stocking 2023 Gold Rush Dates: March 28 - April 8, 2023 The following waters were stocked: The 2023 stocking season is underway. Two-pole fishing is NOT allowed Shoreline access: Good - Very limited. For more information check out the Oregon State Marine Board website. The largest of these, Salt Fork Creek, has been impounded to create the 2,952-acre Salt Fork Lake. Best bet for anglers without a boat is to drive to the top of the reservoir where Quartzville Creek enters the reservoir. Salt Creek and its tributaries are open to fishing all year. This information will allow ODFW to manage the fishery for the benefit of both recreational anglers and the resource. No matter what the report or river condition might be, you cant catch fish at home and time spent on the water will always lead to greater success. The North Fork of the South Arkansas River springs from three high-mountain lakes-Arthur,Island,and Billings- about 20 miles west of Salida,Colorado. April, May, June, August, September, October. Arthur Lake Below North Fork Reservoir On Map The Hike Starts Here-North Fork Dam. Anglers are reminded that only fin-clipped trout may be kept. It is big and deep enough, and is fed by the upper Clackamas River, to stay cool longer into the summer than most of the other lakes and ponds. A 4-acre pond at the midpoint of the canal is a good spot, as is directly behind Kowloon Restaurant.