Middle Fork Willamette Fish Report

Chinook and summer steelhead fishing should be good

Middle Fork Willamette - Springfield, OR

by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
6-17-2025
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers refurbished the boat ramp on the south side of the Middle Fork Willamette just below Dexter Dam allowing drift boat and raft access. Chinook and summer steelhead fishing should be good June – July downstream of Dexter Dam.

A Columbia River Basin Endorsement is required for anglers targeting salmon and steelhead.

The Middle Fork Willamette above Lookout Point and Hills Creek reservoirs is open to fishing using lures and artificial flies. All wild trout must be released upstream of Lookout Point Reservoir. The Middle Fork Willamette River is not stocked with hatchery trout.

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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports

for Tuesday, June 17th

Lookingglass Creek: Lookingglass Creek open for spring Chinook fishing June 18 to June 29
Paulina Lake: Paulina Lake is fishing consistently
Alton Baker Canoe Canal: ABCC Updates
Blue River: Blue River Updates
Blue River Reservoir: Blue River Reservoir Updates
Clear Lake: Will be stocked the week of June 16th
Coast Fork Willamette River: Will be stocked the week of June 9th
Cottage Grove Reservoir: Cottage Grove Updates
Dexter Reservoir: Dexter Reservoir Updates
Dorena Reservoir: Dorena Reservoir Updates
Fall Creek: Fall Creek is open all year for trout
Fall Creek Reservoir: Fall Creek Reservoir Updates
Gold Lake: Gold Lake is open for fishing
Hills Creek Reservoir: It's a great early-spring fishery on large fish
Leaburg Lake: Leaburg Lake is open to fishing all year
McKenzie River: McKenzie River Updates

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports

for Monday, June 16th

Breitenbush River: Detour Route
EE Wilson Angling Pond: Anglers can pursue bass, bluegill, and crappie