McKenzie River - McKenzie River Report

McKenzie River Report

McKenzie River - Coburg, OR

by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
4-19-2023
Website

Will be stocked the week of April 18 with approximately 7,500 trout. Bait can be used from April 22 – Oct. 31, but beginning Nov. 1, anglers may only use lures and artificial flies.

All non-adipose fin-clipped trout must be released unharmed. Check page 46 of the 2022 Sport Fishing Regulations for bait restrictions in the segment you plan to fish. Beginning Nov. 1, anglers may only use lures and artificial flies.

The lower McKenzie River is open to retention of adipose fin-clipped salmon and steelhead and non-adipose fin-clipped steelhead greater than 24 inches long. A Columbia River Basin Endorsement is required for anglers targeting salmon and steelhead in the McKenzie.

MCKENZIE RIVER above Leaburg Lake (R2): trout, steelhead

Will be stocked the week of April 24 with about 7,700 trout.

All non-adipose fin-clipped trout must be released unharmed. Bait is allowed from Leaburg Dam to Forest Glen Boat Ramp from April 22 – Oct 31.

More Reports

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports

for Wednesday, April 19th, 2023

Grande Ronde River: Anglers have been catching steelhead on the Grande Ronde River
Imnaha River: We are approaching the best time of year for steelhead fishing on the Imnaha River
Umatilla River: Rains and increased temperatures have increased flows on the Umatilla River
Wallowa Lake : Anglers may find good success fishing for trout near the mouth of the Wallowa River
Wallowa River: Steelhead fishing may be variable as flows react to rain and melting snow
Crane Prairie Reservoir: Reports of deep snow drifts and ice coverage may delay access
Fall River: Fly-anglers continue to report good spring fishing in the Fall River
Haystack Reservoir: Anglers should expect slow fishing until the reservoir can be restocked
Hood River: Winter steelhead fishing on the Hood River has remained consistent
North Twin Lake: Anglers should still expect some ice coverage
Ochoco Reservoir: The reservoir is low at 31 percent full
Paulina Lake: Road Updates
Prinevile Reservoir: Prineville Reservoir is filling but still low at 47 percent full
Wickiup Reservoir: 66 percent full
Green Peter Reservoir: Green Peter Reservoir Report

Potential record bull trout caught and released in Lake Billy Chinook

Lake Billy Chinook

4-17-2023
On April 8, Ryan Mejaski and Joe Wilhite were fishing for kokanee on the Deschutes arm of Lake Billy Chinook...... Read More