Oregon Fish Report
Crooked River Fish Report for 10-12-2023


Anglers continue to report good and consistent fishing below Bowman Dam

Crooked River - Prineville, OR


by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
10-12-2023
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Post-irrigation season flows in the Crooked River below Bowman Dam have dropped to 70 cfs and will remain at that level until Oct. 16 when they will increase to 100 cfs for the winter. ‌

Open to fishing all year below Bowman Dam. Anglers continue to report good and consistent fishing below Bowman Dam. Rainbow trout over 20 inches are considered steelhead and must be released. Anglers report good trout fishing. ‌

Crooked River anglers may encounter bull trout now that there is volitional passage at Opal Springs. Anglers who catch a bull trout should release it unharmed and report their catch to the US Fish and Wildlife Service at [email protected].




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