Water levels at both Applegate and Lost Creek reservoirs are the highest they have been in March

Applegate Reservoir - Jacksonville, OR (Jackson County)


by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
3-28-2024
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Water levels at both Applegate and Lost Creek reservoirs are the highest they have been in March for several years. Applegate's reservoir level is currently at 1,959 feet, up 10 feet from last week, and the lake surface temperature is 49F. The reservoir has jumped above the rule curve, so the Corps is increasing releases out of the dam to compensate. Check up-to-date reservoir levels here, or call the Army Corps of Engineers at 800-472-2434 for flow and temperature information.‌

The reservoir is high enough now that Copper Boat Ramp is usable along with French Gulch. Holdover rainbow trout provided some very good action before the recent rains, so Applegate is good bet for trout anglers. Applegate is scheduled to be stocked for the first time in about two weeks, but anglers please note that the trophies will not be stocked this year. These fish are needed to make up losses in hatchery trout production this year.‌

There is a longstanding health advisory for consumption of resident species due to elevated levels of mercury. See Oregon Health Authority consumption guidelines or the 2022 sportfishing regulations for more information.





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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Thursday, March 28th
Alsea River: The Alsea river has been fair the past few weeks
Kilchis River: The Kilchis is just starting to rise but should be fishable all week
Miami River: The Miami will be fishable all week, with Friday being the best conditions
Necanicum River: The Necanicum will be fishable all week
Nehalem River: It is just starting to rise and will likely get high and off color by Friday
Nestucca River: Winter steelhead fishing picked up the past week on the Nestucca
Siletz River: The Siletz has been remaining fair and steady throughout March
Siuslaw River: The Siuslaw is open for retention of hatchery winter steelhead
Three Rivers: Three Rivers should be fishable throughout the week
Trask River: The Trask River is on the rise and may get a little off color by Friday morning
Wilson River: The Wilson is on the rise and may get a little off color
Yaquina River: Winter steelhead will be entering the system
Detroit Reservoir: Reservoir levels continue to rise
Henry Hagg Lake: Henry Hagg Fishing Report
Hills Creek Reservoir: Hiils Creek Reservoir Report
Santiam River ( North Fork) : Fishing is slow this time of year
Santiam River (South Fork): Currently flows are around 3,300 cfs at the Waterloo gauge
Willamette River: Willamette River Report
Haystack Reservoir: Haystack is currently at 75 percent full
Hood River: The Hood River flow was up over the weekend, but the river has still been fishable
North Twin Lake: Excellent fishing for holdover trout

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Thursday, March 21st
: ODFW Recreation Report
Owyhee River - East Fork: Fishing should be fair just below the dam