Nevada Fish Report
Howard Prairie Reservoir Fish Report for 5-17-2023


Howard Prairie is at 48 percent full

Howard Prairie Reservoir - Ashland, OR (Jackson County)


by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
5-17-2023
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Howard Prairie is at 48 percent full. Trout have been stocked several times over the last few weeks. . Spring fishing can be quite productive by the dam with PowerBait fished a foot off the bottom. Average size of fish checked since ice-off has been 17inches.

Jackson County park/campgrounds have started to open up. Boats can be launched on the concrete boat ramp at the main marina for the first time in several years





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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Wednesday, May 17th, 2023
Applegate Reservoir: All boat ramps should be usable now
Ben Irving Reservoir: Bass fishing is reportedly good jigging in the morning
Cooper Creek Reservoir: Bass and bluegill should be active now
Diamond Lake: As of Wednesday, there is still ice covering much of the lake
Emigrant Reservoir: Emigrant is 73 percent full
Expo Pond: Several reports of good-size largemouth bass have come in
Fish Lake : Fish Lake is at 55 percent full
Galesville Reservoir: This week looks to be a good time to fish Galesville
Hyatt Lake: Hyatt is 54 percent full
Lake Selmac: Lake Selmac has had several rounds of trout stocking over the last few months
Medco Pond: Medco Pond Fishing Report
Plat I Reservoir: Plat I Report
Rogue River - Middle: Current flow is around 4,900 cfs and average river temperature is 55F
Rogue River- Upper: The release from Lost Creek Reservoir is around 4,200 cfs and 49F
Rogue River- Upper (Above Lost Creek): Trout releases will start again next week, but holdover trout are still available
Tenmile Lakes: Largemouth bass fishing is improving in Tenmile Lakes
Umpqua River: Umpqua River Fishing Report
Nestucca River: Nestucca River Fishing Report
Siletz River: Winter steelhead are still moving about the Siletz basin
Trask River: Fishing has picked up near the hatchery recently
Paulina Lake: Rains and increased temperatures have significantly increased flows on the Umatilla
Willow Valley Reservoir: Fishing not recommended due to very low water in the past few years

Recreational crabbing now open coastwide

5-12-2023
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