Snake River- Below Hells Canyon Reservoir

The current limit is 1 steelhead per day

by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
11-27-2021
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Fall Chinook season closed on Sunday Oct. 31.

Steelhead are available throughout the Snake River and fish are being caught directly below Hells Canyon Dam. The current limit is 1 steelhead per day to ensure broodstock collection goals are met. Regulations have the potential to change throughout the season and anglers are encouraged to check for updates prior to heading to the river.

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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports

for Wednesday, November 24th, 2021

Umpqua River: North Umpqua River reopens to angling
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Umpqua River: North Umpqua River reopens to angling
John C Boyle Reservoir: Fishing is slow due to very cold water temps
Miller Lake: Access might be challenging due to snow
Agate Lake: Agate Lake is still hovering around 10 percent capacity, but slowly filling
Applegate Reservoir: The only useable boat ramp at Applegate Reservoir is the French Gulch Boat Ramp
Applegate River: The river is open to trout fishing through the end of the year
Arizona Pond: Slow. The pond is now full from fall rain, but is still a bit weedy
Ben Irving Reservoir: Ben Irving might be worth a try this weekend
Bradley Lake: Trout fishing has been good
Butterfield Lake: Butterfield Lake Fishing Report
Chetco River: Temporary rule changes for wild adult Chinook are now in place Aug. 31-Dec. 31
Cooper Creek Reservoir: There should be lots of leftover trout still available
Coquille River: The next big rain could bring the first steelhead up the Coquille River
Elk River: A good number of Chinook have had a chance to distribute throughout the river
Howard Prairie Reservoir: Zone regulations are back in place
Hyatt Lake: Emergency regulations have been lifted at Hyatt Lake and zone regulations now apply
Pistol River: Fish have had a chance to move into the river system
Rogue River- Lower: A good number of fish have moved into tributaries
Winchuck River: Fall rain has encouraged a good number of fish upstream into the river system
Alsea River: Winter steelhead typically start to show up in the Alsea River at the end of November
Siletz River: Winter steelhead typically start to show up in early December on the Siletz
Siuslaw River: The majority of the hatchery fish in the basin are headed to Whitaker Creek
Yaquina River: Winter steelhead will start to show up in the Yaquina basin
Clackamas River: Anglers can still find some dark coho around
Eagle Creek: Currently conditions are low and clear
Gold Lake: Gold Lake is now closed for the season
Hills Creek Reservoir: Hills Creek Reservoir Fishing Report
Sandy River: Dark coho are now throughout the system