As the river drops and keeps getting warmer try fishing early in the morning

Chewaucan River - Valley Falls, OR (Lake County)


by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
8-24-2022
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As the river drops and keeps getting warmer try fishing early in the morning when fish can be more active. Stripping weighted flies and hanging beadheads under a bobber typically catch the most fish. Casting spinners across and downstream and slowly work them through deeper riffles and lower pools is also effective. Concentrate on pocket water and faster riffles as the temperature increases.

Camping is available and is a perfect time to hang out and have fun. The bag limit is 2 fish only one of which can be over 20 inches. 

With the water warming up this summer please land fish quickly, keep the fish in the water and do the best you can to release happy fish so we can enjoy them in the future.

Check the Oregon Water Resources Near Real Time Streamflow website for current flow information.





More Reports

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Wednesday, August 24th, 2022

Ana Reservoir: Ana Reservoir was stocked early this month
Beulah Reservoir: Beulah Reservoir has now been drained to minimum pool
Blitzen River: Flows in the Blitzen are now around 30 cfs
Bully Creek Reservoir: Reservoir levels are currently very low and dropping fast


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