Malheur River Fish Report

There are some very nice trout in Malheur Reservoir right now

Malheur River - Vale, OR

by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
10-1-2025
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There are some very nice trout in Malheur Reservoir right now but they are spread out and fishing has been slow but some nice fish are still being caught. Fishing should pick up this fall as water tempertures drop.

The reservoir still has plenty of water and boat ramp is usable.

More Reports

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports

for Wednesday, October 1st

Beulah Reservoir: Beulah is around 30 percent full and the boat ramp is useable
Blitzen River: The Blitzen River is currently flowing around 50 cfs
Burns Pond: There was recently a fish kill at Burns Pond
Bully Creek Reservoir: The reservoir is 35 percent full and the boat ramp is usable
Chewaucan River: Fishing continues to be good for 8-14 inch Redband Trout
Chickahominy Reservoir: Recent sampling indicates there are plenty of large holdover trout available
Dead Horse Lake: Trolling flies and lures from a boat on the West end is most productive at this lake
Delintment Lake: Some nice holdover trout available as well and fishing should been good
Dog Lake: Perch and crappie fishing should be good
Heart Lake: Fishing has been good for rainbow trout in the 8-18 inch range
Holbrook Reservoir: Fishing at this time of year can be excellent
Upper Klamath Lake: Redband Trout are moving back into the main lake and also to spawning grounds
Krumbo Reservoir: Some very fat holdover trout in the 14-20 inch range are still being caught after stocking
Lofton Reservoir: There have not been any recent fishing reports, but fishing should still be fair

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports

for Tuesday, September 30th

Burns Pond: Burns Pond fish die-off caused by natural “turnover” event; ODFW plans to re-stock trout this fall
Agency Lake: Agency Lake Fishing Report
Fourmile Lake: The lake was stocked two weeks ago with 12-14 inch rainbow trout
Gerber Reservoir: The reservoir is at 52 percent full
Lake Of The Woods: The lake was stocked two weeks ago with 12-14 inch rainbow trout
Link River : Closed to fishing for salmon