Howard Prairie Reservoir - Trout fishing should be fair to good

Trout fishing should be fair to good

Howard Prairie Reservoir - Ashland, OR (Jackson County)

by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
11-27-2024
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Howard Prairie is 42 percent full. Trout fishing should be fair to good when weather allows access to the reservoir. Try fishing near the dam with Powerbait above a sinker, a worm below a bobber or casting lures.

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, November 27th

Crescent Lake: Low water levels at Crescent Lake
Crooked River: The Crooked continues to fish well
Hosmer Lake: Hosmer Lake Updates
Lava Lake: Lava Lake is Open to Fishing
North Twin Lake: Access can be limited by snow.
Prinevile Reservoir: Anglers report fair fishing
South Twin Lake: Access can be limited by snow
Alton Baker Canoe Canal: The midpoint of the canal is a good spot
Blue River: Blue River Updates
Blue River Reservoir: Blue River Reservoir Updates
Clear Lake: Clear Lake Updates
Coast Fork Willamette River: Open to fishing all year for trout
Cottage Grove Reservoir: Cottage Grove Reservoir Updates
Dexter Reservoir: Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass Available
Dorena Reservoir: Trout and warmwater fish are available
Fall Creek Reservoir: Fall Creek Reservoir Updates
Green Peter Reservoir: The reservoir is close to empty but is slowly refilling
Hills Creek Reservoir: Open All Year to Fishing
Leaburg Lake: Leaburg Lake Updates
McKenzie River: McKenzie River R1 and R2 Updates
Row River Pond: Fishing should be productive
Salmon Creek: Salmon Creek Updates
Santiam River ( North Fork) Above Detroit Lake: Winter fishing conditions can be challenging
Walter Wirth Lake: Good Access to Lots of Trout
Waverly Lake: Fair warmwater fishing for bluegill and bass
Willamette River: South Willamette River Updates
Kilchis River: Not Much on the Kilchis
Necanicum River: One of the best opportunities this time of year!
Nehalem River: Not much opportunity on the mainstem
Nehalem River- North Fork: Fishing has been fair
Nestucca River: Slow time of year on the Nestucca
Three Rivers: Not Much Going On
Tillamook Bay: Salmon fishing on Tillamook Bay is slow
Trask River: The Trask should fish well over the holiday weekend
Wilson River: The Wilson is going to be slow
Agency Lake: Overall fishing is slow
Campbell Reservoir: Campbell Reservoir Updates
Chewaucan River: Fishing will slow down
Cottonwood Reservoir: Cottonwood Meadow Lake is Frozen
Dead Horse Lake: Dead Horse Lake is Frozen
Dog Lake: Dog Lake is accessible
Fourmile Lake: Fishing should be slow for trout
Gerber Reservoir: Gerber Reservoir Updates
Heart Lake: Lake is Frozen
Holbrook Reservoir: Holbrook is Frozen
Upper Klamath Lake: Fishing has been very slow
Klamath River - Upper - OR: Flows are very good for fishing
Klamath River - Middle: Fishing not recommended in this section
Klamath River - Lower: Turbidity has declined significantly
Lake Of The Woods: The lake is ice free
Link River : Link River Updates
Lofton Reservoir: Lofton Reservoir Updates
Miller Lake: Miller Lake Updates
Sky Lakes Wilderness Lakes: Sky Lakes and Wilderness Lakes Updates
Sprague River: North and South Sprague River Updates
Sycan River: Fishing has been very slow
Thief Valley Reservoir: There are fishing opportunities throughout the winter
Agate Lake: Agate Lake Updates
Applegate Reservoir: Trout fishing should be good
Chetco River: The river conditions are finally improving!
Coos River: Winter Steelhead are Arriving
Coquille River: Coquille River Updates
Elk River: Some Tougher Fishing Conditions
Emigrant Reservoir: Warmwater fishing success is slowing down
Fish Lake : Trout fishing should be good
Garrison Lake: Conditions look good for anglers
Hyatt Lake: Trout fishing should be fair to good
Lost Creek Lake: Very good opportunity for winter trout fishing
Rogue River - Middle: Middle Rogue River Updates
Rogue River- Upper: River flows are finally rising
Sixes River: Conditions are looking good
Smith River: Smith River Updates
Tenmile Lakes: Coho Season Continues!
Umpqua River: Umpqua River Updates
Winchuck River: Winchuck River Updates

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