Weekly Fishing Report

All hatchery rainbow trout released into the McKenzie River are marked with an adipose fin clip and anglers must release all non fin-clipped (wild) trout in the mainstem river. The lower 11 miles of the McKenzie River below the Hayden Bridge – and the McKenzie River upstream from Forest Glen Boat Ramp at Blue River – are restricted to angling with lures and flies only, and all trout must be released.

Trout Stocking Schedule:

Trout stocking is underway on many lakes and reservoirs throughout the state. Releases of 8″ to 10″ hatchery fish were: Blue River – 600, Blue River Reservoir – 3,200, Leaburg Lake – 1,000, and McKenzie River above Leaburg Dam – 8500.