There are some very nice trout in Malheur Reservoir right now

Malheur Reservoir - Ironside, OR (Malheur County)

by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
4-22-2025
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There are some very nice trout in Malheur Reservoir right now. Anglers were consistently catching trout using a variety of methods. Recent sampling showed there are plenty of trout in the 17 to 20-inch range weighing around two pounds with good numbers of smaller trout as well.

The reservoir is quite full and the boat ramp is usable. The water is a little murky, fishing will improve as the water clears after spring runoff. Try contacting The Outdoorsman (541-889-3135), a local sporting goods store in Ontario for the latest information. Anglers should look forward to some great fishing this spring.

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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports

for Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025

Trask River: The Trask is low and clear but there are still fish available throughout the fishery
Fish Lake : Fish Lake is 72 percent full and ice-free
Howard Prairie Reservoir: Howard Prairie is 86 percent full and rising
Hyatt Lake: Hyatt is currently 88 percent full and rising
Lost Creek Reservoir: Lost Creek offers very good opportunity for spring trout fishing
Medco Pond: Medco wasstocked with rainbow trout this week
Rogue River - Middle: Flow in Grants Pass is around 3,200 cfs on Tuesday
Rogue River- Upper: Anglers continue to catch winter steelhead
Krumbo Reservoir: Some very fat holdover trout in the 14-20 inch range are still being caught after stocking

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports

for Monday, April 21st, 2025

: 2025 Pacific halibut season announced
Alton Baker Canoe Canal: Will be stocked the week of April 28th
Blue River Reservoir: Was stocked the week of April 21
Dexter Reservoir: Will be stocked the week of April 21
Hills Creek Reservoir: Will be stocked the week of April 28
Nehalem River: Winter steelhead fishing on the Nehalem is slow but there are still some wild fish around
Nehalem River- North Fork: It is very low and clear, so angling conditions are challenging
Nestucca River: The Nestucca is slowing down but we were still hearing of some fish being caught last week