Weekly Fishing Report

McKenzie River: 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: Smith Reservoir – 1,000, Carmen Reservoir – 600, Leaburg Lake – 1,000, McKenzie River above Leaburg Dam – 850, and McKenzie River below Leaburg Dam – 2,900.

Fish Counts

June 25, Willamette Falls

Spring Chinook – 29.447

Summer Steelhead – 6,754