Malheur River Fish Report

Malheur River Fishing Report

Malheur River - Vale, OR

by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
10-15-2025
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Below Warmsprings Reservoir

Flows from the dam are now around 5cfs. Fishing has been good for trout up to 18" in and around the Riverside Wildlife Area. Nymphs and streamers are consistent producers and dry fly fishing can be good when the water is lower and clear in the fall. Last updated

Above Warmsprings Reservoir

Fishing for smallmouth between Drewsey and the reservoir should be good right now. Flows are now around 60cfs. Fishing for Redband and Brook trout throughout the upper Malheur will be picking up this fall. All bull trout must be released unharmed

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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports

for Wednesday, October 15th

Agency Lake: The lake is approximately 4 feet below full pool
Beulah Reservoir: Fly fishing using balance leeches was productive last week
Campbell Reservoir: Campbell Reservoir Report
Chickahominy Reservoir: Water temperatures are now in the 60s or upper 50s and fishing has been good
Fourmile Lake: The lake was stocked one month ago with 12-14 inch rainbow trout
Gerber Reservoir: The reservoir is at 52 percent full
Upper Klamath Lake: Fishing remains very slow in the main lake
Klamath River - Upper - OR: Klamath River Fishing Report
Krumbo Reservoir: Water temperatures are dropping and trout fishing will be picking up
Lake Of The Woods: Lake of The Woods Fishing Report
Link River : Closed to fishing for salmon
Lost River: Water quality is fair
Malheur Reservoir: The reservoir still has plenty of water and boat ramp is usable

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