Malheur River Fish Report

Fishing has been good

Malheur River - Vale, OR

by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
8-6-2025
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Below Warmsprings Reservoir

Flows are now around 570 cfs and water clarity is low. Fishing has been good for trout up to 18" in and around the Riverside Wildlife Area. Nymphs and streamers are consistent producers this time of year. There is quite a bit of suspended algae moving throug the river right now so nymphing or drifting lures or bait may be most effective.

Above Warmsprings Reservoir

Fishing for smallmouth between Drewsey and the reservoir should be good right now. Flows are now around 18cfs. Fishing for Redband and Brook trout throughout the upper Malheur will be picking up now that flows have dropped and water clarity is excelent. All bull trout must be released unharmed.

More Reports

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports

for Wednesday, August 6th

Ben Irving Reservoir: Fishing is slow
Cooper Creek Reservoir: Fishing for bass and bluegill is good
Diamond Lake: Fishing is good to fair for rainbows
Galesville Reservoir: Bass anglers are having success
Hemlock Lake: Fishing with power bait is good
Howard Prairie Reservoir: Fishing continues to be pretty good
Lake Marie: Fishing is slow for trout
Lemolo Lake: Angling should be good for all trout
Plat I Reservoir: Fishing is slow
Smith River: Smith River Updates
Umpqua River: Fishing is likely slow
Umpqua River- North : Summer steelhead angling is slow
Umpqua River- South : Smallmouth bass angling should be good
Blitzen River: Blitzen will not disappoint!
Burns Pond: East Pond is Good for Large Trout
Bully Creek Reservoir: Fishing for bass is slow
Delintment Lake: Fishing has been good
Krumbo Reservoir: Fat Holdover Trout Still Available!
Malheur Reservoir: Some nice fish are still being caught

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports

for Tuesday, August 5th

Kilchis River: Kilchis River Updates
Nehalem River: Fall Chinook run is early
Nestucca River: Nestucca River Updates
Three Rivers: Three Rivers Updates
Tillamook Bay: Tillamook Bay Updates
Trask River: Trask River Updates
Wilson River: Improved Fishing
Agency Lake: Agency Lake Updates
Campbell Reservoir: Crappie fishing is slow
Chickahominy Reservoir: Nice holdover trout in Chickahominy!
Fourmile Lake: Fishing is slow for trout
Gerber Reservoir: Yellow perch fishing is picking up
Klamath River - Middle: Flows great for fishing
Lake Of The Woods: Bass fishing should remain good
Link River : Link River Updates
Lost River: Water quality is poor