70 wild spring Chinook have passed Leaburg Dam, and the hatchery fish have started showing up below Leaburg Dam.  Chinook fishing should be heating up on the McKenzie and we have had several reports of anglers harvesting fish this past week.

Was last stocked the week of May 24 with 5,175 rainbow trout. Bait can be used from April 22 – Oct. 31, but beginning Nov. 1, anglers may only use lures and artificial flies.

All non-adipose fin-clipped trout must be released unharmed. Check page 46 of the 2022 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.