Three Rivers should have spring Chinook and summer steelhead returning

Three Rivers


by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
5-14-2025
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Three Rivers should have spring Chinook and summer steelhead returning; the first summer steelhead came back to the Cedar Creek hatchery trap last week and the first Springer was trapped this week. Anti-Snagging gear restrictions went into effect May 1st (see anti-snagging gear restriction rules on page 18 of the sport fishing regulations booklet).




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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Wednesday, May 14th
Campbell Reservoir: Access is restricted to snowmobiles, and the lake is probably open
Chewaucan River: Fishing will be fairly slow due to high cold-water
Dog Lake: Recent rains and snow have cooled down the water
Duncan Reservoir: The reservoir is full with a decent boat ramp
Heart Lake: There have been a few holdover rainbow trout that are being caught recently
Holbrook Reservoir: This reservoir was going to be stocked this week, but due to snow it will be stocked next week
Lofton Reservoir: Fishing for holdover rainbow trout should be good
Priday Reservoir: There have been fish in the 12-16" range caught recently at this reservoir
Thompson Valley Reservoir: The reservoir is accessible along the West entrance and is full
Ben Irving Reservoir: Bank anglers are catching a few rainbows along the boat ramp area
Cooper Creek Reservoir: The reservoir will be stocked again this week
Diamond Lake: Diamond Lake is ice free and the main boat ramp is open
Galesville Reservoir: The reservoir is at full pool now
Hemlock Lake: Current snowpack is much higher than average
Lake Marie: Lake Marie is a good spot for a quiet fishing experience
Lake Selmac: Fishing should be very good
Lemolo Lake: Brown trout fishing should be good
Umpqua River: Fishing has been fair to good with a good number of hatchery chinooks being harvested
Umpqua River- South : Will reopen for trout from May 22-Sept. 15
Willow Lake: Willow is stocked with trout and fishing should be good