Galesville Reservoir - The reservoir is about 40 feet lower than summer full pool

The reservoir is about 40 feet lower than summer full pool

Galesville Reservoir - Azalea, OR (Douglas County)

by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
1-22-2026
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The boat ramps are still accessible. The reservoir is about 40 feet lower than summer full pool. Trout fishing can still be good during cooler weather. Bass fishing has slowed down as winter weather arrives. A lower reservoir can mean the fish are concentrated and easier to target.

More Reports

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports

for Thursday, January 22nd

: ODFW Recreation Report
Ben Irving Reservoir: Until spring conditions return, angling will be slow for warmwater fishes
Cooper Creek Reservoir: The water does have some color
Coos River: Rougher weather/waves warrant caution when fishing along the jetties
Coquille River: Steelhead are now available in all reaches up to Powers on the S.F. Coquille and LaVarne Park
Diamond Lake: Winter weather has finally arrived, and the lake is frozen over

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports

for Wednesday, January 21st

Alsea River: The early bite has picked up
Kilchis River: Fishing should improve when we get some rain
Nehalem River: Winter steelhead should be returning to the Nehalem River
Nehalem River- North Fork: Winter steelhead fishing has slowed a little on the North Fork Nehalem
Nestucca River: Fishing has slowed some due to low flows and cold-water temperatures
Salmon River: Winter steelhead have been moving into and up in the system
Siletz River: Winter steelhead are moving into the Siletz!
Siuslaw River: Fish are certainly around and are already showing up at our Trap on Whitaker
Three Rivers: Three Rivers has winter steelhead showing up but is very low and clear this week
Trask River: The Trask River has winter steelhead coming in and some have been caught
Wilson River: Wilson River Report
Yaquina River: Yaquina River Report