Good bass and panfish fishing

Agate Lake - Medford, OR (Jackson County)


by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
9-2-2025
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Agate Lake is 39 percent full. Fishing for bass and panfish should be good throughout the summer. Illegally introduced common carp and catfish are a problem at Agate, and anglers are encouraged to harvest any carp or catfish caught at the reservoir.




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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Tuesday, September 2nd

Green Peter Reservoir: A few locations may still be accessible from the bank, but as the water continues to drop
Henry Hagg Lake: The lake is home to both the state record smallmouth bass and bullhead catfish
Quartzville Creek: The river is currently running around 20 cfs
Santiam River ( North Fork) : The river is currently running at around 1,200 cfs at the gage in Mehama
Santiam River ( North Fork) Above Detroit Lake: Currently, flows are around 380 cfs
Santiam River (South Fork): Flows are being consistently held at around 840 cfs at the gage in Waterloo
Agate Lake: Agate Lake is 39 percent full
Applegate Reservoir: Trout fishing is slowing down, but you might get into them in deeper water
Emigrant Reservoir: Emigrant Lake is 35 percent full
Expo Pond: Trout fishing has wound down for the summer, but some may still be caught
Fish Lake : Fish Lake is 53 percent full and plenty of trout are still available
Howard Prairie Reservoir: Howard Prairie is 81 percent full
Hyatt Lake: Hyatt is 76 percent full and the BLM boat ramps should still be available
Rogue River - Middle: Bright fall Chinook are starting to show up in the middle Rogue
Rogue River- Upper (Above Lost Creek): The release from Lost Creek is 2,040cfs
Rogue River- Upper (Above Lost Creek): Upper Rogue River Report
Ana Reservoir: Fishing from the bank with bait and trolling have proven effective
Ana River: The only recent fishing reports have been of fishermen catching hybrid bass in August
Campbell Reservoir: his lake will be stocked again mid September
Chewaucan River: Fishing has been great recently for 8-14 inch Redband Trout
Dead Horse Lake: Trolling flies and lures from a boat on the West end is most productive at this lake
Dog Lake: There have not been any recent reports, but perch and crappie fishing should be good
Foster Reservoir: Foster Reservoir Updates
Green Peter Reservoir: Water Level is Going Down
Henry Hagg Lake: Premier warmwater fishing destination!
Santiam River ( North Fork) : Fishing for spring chinook is closed
Santiam River ( North Fork) Above Detroit Lake: Ideal Conditions Continue into October
Santiam River (South Fork): South Fork Updates

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Friday, August 29th
: ODFW Recreation Report
Haystack Reservoir: Anglers report good fishing for rainbow trout
Haystack Reservoir: Good fishing for rainbow trout!