Howard Prairie Reservoir Updates

Howard Prairie Reservoir - Ashland, OR (Jackson County)


by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
10-16-2024
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Howard Prairie is 40 percent full. The resort boat ramp is usable by small boats, but the first 40 yards or so from the ramp is shallow with a lot of weeds.

An angler caught some 11- to 14-inch trout and a smallmouth bass trolling a red wedding ring spiked with a worm behind a small dodger on Tuesday, using two split shots for weight.

ODFW released over 100,000 fall fingerling rainbow trout at Howard this week. Anglers should handle these 6- to 7-inch fish gently if caught, immediately releasing them unharmed. This fish will be legal-size in 2025. Anglers are reminded to remove all vegetation from gear, boots and boats before leaving Howard Prairie.




More Reports

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Wednesday, October 16th

Magone Lake: Magone is a Great Place for Trout
Umatilla River: Good Numbers of Fall Fish
Crane Prairie Reservoir: Good Trout and Bass Fishing
Deschutes River: Deschutes River (mouth to Pelton Dam) Updates
East Lake: Low Water Levels on East Lake
Fall River: Excellent and consistent fishing in the Fall River!
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North Twin Lake: Excellent Trout Fishing
Ochoco Reservoir: Large Fish Near Ochoco Dam
Prinevile Reservoir: Anglers report fair fishing
Wickiup Reservoir: Productive Fishing at Wickiup
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Dexter Reservoir: Dexter Reservoir Updates
Dorena Reservoir: Dorena Reservoir Updates
Green Peter Reservoir: Low Water Levels at Green Peter
Henry Hagg Lake: Henry Hagg is a premier warmwater fishing destination
Hills Creek Reservoir: Hills Creek Reservoir Updates
McKenzie River: McKenzie River (below Leaburg Lake) Updates
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Quartzville Creek: Quartzville Creek Updates
Santiam River ( North Fork) : Santiam River (North Fork) Updates
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Unity Reservoir: Unity Reservoir Updates
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Elk River: Chinook Are Starting to Show Up
Emigrant Reservoir: Anglers continue to report very good success
Expo Pond: Good Catches at Expo Pond
Fish Lake : Trout Fishing is Good at Fish Lake

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