Fishing Report
Thursday, November 29, 2007 10:43 AM PST
Oregon fishing
BEULAH RESERVOIR: redband trout, whitefish, bull trout.
The reservoir went dry on Aug. 31. The reservoir was 9 percent full and inflow was 51 cfs on November 25. Fishing is poor.
BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR: bass, white crappie, yellow perch, catfish, and trout.
The reservoir was 8 percent full on Nov. 26. Angling is poor.
MALHEUR RIVER (Warm Springs Reservoir downstream to South Fork Malheur River): redband trout and hatchery rainbow trout
Flow is very low in this stretch of the river is since there is little or no discharge from Warm Springs Reservoir. Discharge from Warm Springs Reservoir was 0 cfs on November 25. Angling is poor.
MALHEUR RIVER (from the South Fork Malheur River near Riverside, downstream to Gold Creek): redband trout and hatchery rainbow trout Flow is very low in this stretch of the river since there is little or no discharge from Warm Springs Reservoir or Beulah Reservoir. Discharge from Warm Springs Reservoir was approximately 0 cfs, and discharge from Beulah Reservoir was 0 cfs on November 25. Angling is poor.
MALHEUR RESERVOIR: hatchery rainbow trout
Boat ramp is still in water and useable. Water releases were shut-off in late September. Trout angling is fair.
MALHEUR RIVER, NORTH FORK: redband trout, whitefish, and bull trout
No recent angling report. Remember to release bull trout.
MALHEUR RIVER, MIDDLE FORK: redband trout, brook trout, and bull trout No recent angling report. Remember to release bull trout.
OWYHEE RESERVOIR: largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, yellow perch, catfish.
The reservoir was 22 percent full Nov. 25. The county ramp near the powerhouse and the ramp at the resort are still useable. The other three are not. Angling is fair.
OWYHEE RIVER (Lower): brown trout and hatchery rainbow trout.
Owyhee Reservoir was releasing approximately 27 cfs November 25. Brown Trout are spawning so anglers need to be careful around spawning areas to protect redds. Angling for rainbow trout and brown trout is fair.
OWYHEE RIVER (Upper): smallmouth bass and channel catfish
Discharge at the Rome gauge averaged approximately 129 cfs on Nov. 25. Angling for smallmouth and channel catfish is slow.
PHILLIPS RESERVOIR: trout, perch
Fishing is fair for trout and perch. Water level is at 7 percent.
POLE CREEK RESERVOIR: hatchery rainbow trout
The water level at Pole Creek Reservoir is very near minimums. Water levels have increased slightly. Rainbow Trout angling is slow.
POWDER RIVER: trout, spring chinook
Fishing for rainbow trout is closed from Huntington–Richland road bridge to Hughes Lane bridge in Baker City. Above Hughes Lane to Phillips Reservoir is open to catch and release, and use of artificial flies and lures only.
SNAKE RIVER:catfish and smallmouth bass.
Angling for catfish and smallmouth bass is fair. See Snake River zone for more information.
SOUTH MALHEUR BLM STOCK PONDS: hatchery rainbow trout.
No recent angling report from these ponds.
UNITY RESERVOIR: trout, bass, crappie
No recent report. Ice fishing is usually good later in the winter.
WARM SPRINGS RESERVOIR: smallmouth bass, white crappie, catfish, perch, and hatchery rainbow trout
The reservoir was 4 percent full and inflow at the Drewsey gauge averaged 55 cfs on Nov. 25. Fishing is poor.
Idaho fishing
Boise River: Steelhead have been stocked in the river and anglers have been finding them in all the usual spots. Further stockings are planned until about 1,000 steelhead have gone into the river. Brown trout are in the middle of spawning, and rainbow trout are starting to concentrate in deeper runs and pools. Look for riffles above deeper pools for fly and spin fishing, and bait anglers should try drift fishing in deeper holes.
South Fork Boise has dropped to winter flow levels and has been very good when the weather cooperates.
Lake Lowell: Bass must be thinking about taking on some groceries with the cool-down. This can lead to some of the year’s best bassing if anglers can reach them without a motor.
The lake is closed to fishing from motorized boats from September 30 to mid-April. Fishing from human-powered craft is allowed in restricted areas during the closure; see refuge website for details.
Brownlee Reservoir: Cooler water has pushed bass into deeper areas; fish 20-50 feet. Catfishing from shore using cut-bait should remain good through the month.
C.J. Strike Reservoir: Fishing is picking up for boat and bank anglers. Best bank action is near the dam, with trollers hitting the main reservoir near the dam and the narrows.
Trout fishing also is good below the dam in the river, with rainbows around 14 inches, several at 18 and a few pushing 20 inches.
Bass anglers are reporting fair to good fishing – when the wind isn't howling – but the fish are big. Anglers should focus on areas getting the most sun.
Yellow perch fishing is still good in about 15 to 20 feet of water with catches of 11- to 13-inch fish.
Snake River: The sturgeon fishing in the Snake River below the C.J. Strike dam has been hit and miss and fishing pressure has been light on most days. Anglers report up to 15 to 20 hook-ups per day.
Lucky Peak and Arrowrock: Water levels are low in Arrowrock and Lucky Peak but trout fishing from the bank can be the best way to go anyway.
Boise Area Ponds: With the cooler weather, trout stocking has resumed in the various park ponds in the Treasure Valley.
These are great for after school or work. See the Family Fishing Waters brochure (link below) to find the nearest pond.
