Three Rivers should have spring Chinook and summer steelhead returning soon

Three Rivers - OR

by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
4-29-2025
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Three Rivers should have spring Chinook and summer steelhead returning soon, but so far there haven't been any reports, and none have returned to the hatchery. Anti-Snagging gear restrictions go into affect May 1st (see anti-snagging gear restriction rules on page 18 of the sport fishing regulations booklet).

More Reports

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports

for Tuesday, April 29th, 2025

Grande Ronde River: Anglers should target areas near shore with slower moving water
Imnaha River: Catch trout and whitefish in the Imnaha River throughout the spring
Morgan Lake: Morgan Lake opened for fishing on April 22
Wallowa Lake : We are entering the prime time of the year for kokanee angling on Wallowa Lake
Wallowa River: Fishing the Wallowa River for trout and whitefish can be good in the spring
Alton Baker Canoe Canal: ODFW will be hosting a Family Fishing event on May 3rd
McKenzie River: Twenty summer steelhead have already passed Leaburg Dam
Nestucca River: Best fishing will be in the lower river close to the head of tide during the early season

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports

for Monday, April 28th, 2025

Hat Rock Pond: Hat Rock Pond is scheduled to be stocked with rainbow trout the week of April 28
McNary Channel Ponds: Trout are likely to be the most active in the morning and late evening hours
McKay Reservoir: McKay Reservoir is about 90 percent full
Umatilla River: Spring Chinook are starting to push into the Umatilla River
Bikini Pond: Bikini Pond has been stocked a few times already this spring
Hood River: The spring Chinook fishery on the Hood opened on April 15.
Laurance Lake: Laurance Lake is open for the season
Pine Hollow Reservoir: Stocked Recently
Santiam River ( North Fork) : Fishing is generally best when flows are below 3,000 cfs