McKenzie River Fish Report

McKenzie River Fishing Report

McKenzie River - Coburg, OR

by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
8-6-2020
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MCKENZIE RIVER below Leaburg Lake (R1):

The Leaburg Dam fish counts are a great spring salmon and summer steelhead resource, and information is back online. Counts are updated by the Corps of Engineers weekly.

All non-adipose fin-clipped trout must be released unharmed. Check page 46 of the 2018 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. Last updated 8/5/20.

MCKENZIE RIVER above Leaburg Lake (R2):

Will be stocked this week with 5,166 legal-size 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. As of Nov. 1, anglers may use only lures and artificial flies. Last updated 8/5/20.

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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports

for Thursday, August 6th, 2020

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Fourmile Lake: Fourmile Lake Report
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Wood River: The Grasshopper Frenzy Continues
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Rogue River- Upper: Upper Rogue River Report
Tenmile Lakes: Tenmile Lakes Fishing Report
Willow Lake: Willow Lake Report
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