Umatilla River Fish Report

Trout fishing is currently open on the Umatilla River, but salmon and steelhead fishing remains closed until September 1st

Umatilla River - Umatilla, OR

by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
8-19-2025
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Trout fishing is currently open on the Umatilla River, but salmon and steelhead fishing remains closed until September 1st.

There is now a new regulation in place with a hook gap size that may not exceed 3/8 inch in the section of the Umatilla River above the CTUIR reservation. This new regulation is to protect bull trout and decrease the chance of hooking mortality. As a reminder, if you catch a bull trout, recognized by its white spots, please keep it in the water and release it as quickly as possible. Targeting bull trout is NOT allowed in the Umatilla River.

More Reports

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports

for Tuesday, August 19th

Hat Rock Pond: Anglers should find success using PowerBait, worms or spinners
Jubilee Lake: Jubilee Lake was stocked with rainbow trout on July 1st and fishing is good
McNary Channel Ponds: Trout are likely to be the most active in the morning and late evening hours
McKay Reservoir: McKay Reservoir is about 40 percent full

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports

for Thursday, August 14th

: ODFW Recreation Report
Crane Prairie Reservoir: Excellent bass fishing
Deschutes River: Steelhead fishing is great!
Fall River: Good and consistent fishing
Hosmer Lake: Positive reports on fly angling
Little Lava Lake: Excellent trout fishing!
Metolius River: The Metolius continues to be excellent
Odell Lake: Good angling for nice-sized kokanee
Paulina Lake: Excellent kokanee fishing
Three Creek Lake: Excellent Trout Fishing
Walton Lake: No recent reports
Wickiup Reservoir: Fair fishing for large kokanee