Thief Valley Reservoir Fish Report for 1-20-2026
Thief Valley Reservoir is over 90 percent full
Thief Valley Reservoir

by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
1-20-2026
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Thief Valley Reservoir is over 90% full after almost completely draining in early September. It was assumed that the low reservoir level killed off any remaining fish, but we have recieved reports that anglers are catching 16-18 inch trout. Additionally, it was restocked on October 1st, 2025 with 30,600 4–4.5 inch rainbow trout.
The harmful algal bloom advisory for Thief Valley Reservoir was lifted on 12/23/25. Follow this link to see the Oregon Health Authorities website showing harmful algae bloom advisories.
Currently, the reservoir has ice extending out from the shore, which is preventing fishing from the shore. The ice is still too thin to walk out on.
Follow this link to see the Bureau of Reclamation website listing current reservoir levels.
More Reports
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Tuesday, January 20th
Detroit Reservoir: Refilling the reservoir for the summer will begin on Feb. 1
Santiam River ( North Fork) : The river is currently running at around 2,900 cfs at the gage in Mahama
Santiam River ( North Fork) Above Detroit Lake: Currently, flows are over 750 cfs
Santiam River (South Fork): Flows are currently at around 2,050 cfs at the gage in Waterloo
Campbell Reservoir: The reservoir is likely freezing
Fourmile Lake: Access could be blocked by snow
Gerber Reservoir: The reservoir should be freezing
Upper Klamath Lake: The lake is starting to freeze in some locations especially Shoalwater and Howard Bay
Klamath River - Upper - OR: Klamath River Report
Lake Of The Woods: The lake is starting to freeze
Link River : Redband Trout are in the river in very low numbers
Lost River: Water quality is fair
Miller Lake: Access is unknown. You might encounter too much snow
Sprague River- North Fork: Water tempeartures will be approaching freezing
Sprague River- South Fork : Fishing will be best near Corral and Camp Creeks for brook trout
Sycan River: Fishing above the marsh would normally be the best
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