ODFW Recreation Report


by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
8-9-2024
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Includes updates to fishing, crabbing and clamming, wildlife viewing

 

Fishing regulation updates get a new home

If you're confused about where to find the fall salmon regulations, Columbia River seasons and other fishing regulation updates, we think you'll like the new Fishing regulation updates page on MyODFW.com. This page is easy to find (just do a quick search for "regulation updates") and has a clickable map that will get you to the zone you want to know about. You also can continue to link to it from the Recreation Report.‌

Hunters, anglers, wildlife watchers: What to know about wildfires

Wildfire season is hitting Oregon hard. Here's what hunters and anglers should know:‌

  • You can check for the latest fire updates and closures using the links on this webpage.
  • This page will also describe ODFW policies on refunding tags and reinstating preference points.
  • A&H properties in NE Oregon remain closed indefinitely due to significant fire danger.

Buoy 10 open for fishing

The popular Buoy 10 salmon fishery at the mouth of the Columbia River opened Aug. 1 and anglers are catching fish. Find 10 tips for Buoy 10 fishing.‌

Tuna fishing has been hot

Last week the albacore catch ranged from almost five fish per angler out of Charleston to almost twice that out of Pacific City. Learn more about Tuna fishing in Oregon.‌

Are you ready for your hunting season?

It's not too soon to start planning for the upcoming season. That can include getting in shape to pack out an elk, looking for sales on your favorite ammunition and doing some pre-season scouting. Use this hunter's checklist to make sure you've got everything covered before and during your hunt.‌

Take a class with ODFW

Here's what's on the calendar this week:‌

  • Observation and glassing – Aug. 10 & 11 in Monmouth
  • Bowhunter sight-in and pre-season 3D course – Aug. 24 in La Pine
  • Hunter Education – various times and locations

Check out the Workshop and events page for details and to register.‌




More Reports

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Wednesday, August 7th
John Day River: Bass fishing remains a good bet
Alsea River: Trout fishing is back open on the Alsea!
Kilchis River: Cutthroat trout fishing should be fair to good
Nehalem River: Fishing is picking up a little
Nestucca River: Summer steelhead are in the Nestucca
Salmon River: The Salmon River is open for trout fishing!
Siletz River: The Siletz is definitely picking up steam
Siuslaw River: The Siuslaw is open for trout fishing!
Wilson River: Release of hatchery summer steelhead
Yaquina River: Chinook angling is open on the Yaquina
Agate Lake: Agate Lake Updates
Applegate Reservoir: Anglers Doing Well at Applegate
Cooper Creek Reservoir: Good Rainbow and Bass Fishing
Coos River: Coos River Basin Updates
Coquille River: Coquille River Basin Updates
Diamond Lake: Anglers are doing well for rainbow trout
Emigrant Reservoir: Warmwater Fishing Will Continue to be Good
Expo Pond: Producing good catches of bass and panfish
Fish Lake : Summer Fishing is Good at Fish Lake
Galesville Reservoir: Galesville Reservoir Updates
Hemlock Lake: Fishing continues to be good
Lake Of The Woods: Fishing continues to be good
Howard Prairie Reservoir: Less Consistent Catching Reported
Lake Marie: Lake Marie can be a good option to escape the valley heat
Lemolo Lake: Check the Air Quality Before Fishing
Lost Creek Lake: Good success at Lost Creek
Rogue River- Lower: Rogue River (Lower) Updates
Rogue River - Middle: No Reports for Rogue River (Middle)
Rogue River- Upper (Above Lost Creek): Rogue River (Upper) Updates
Smith River: Smith River, Umpqua Updates
Tenmile Lakes: Lots of small largemouth bass with occasional bigger fish
Umpqua River: Large smallmouth reported
Phillips Reservoir: Phillips Reservoir Updates
Unity Reservoir: Fishing at Unity Reservoir has been somewhat slow