Thief Valley Reservoir

Reservoir drained completely and all fish have died

by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
8-28-2024
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Thief Valley has drained completely (0 percent full). Essentially all fish in the reservoir have died. We do not expect fishing to be good until next year. Thief Valley will be stocked with fingerlings in the late fall in hopes that these fish will grow fast and provide a good fishery in 2025.

Follow this link to see the Bureau of Reclamation website listing current reservoir levels.

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