Angler success has picked up and good numbers of hatchery fish have been harvested

Umpqua River - Roseburg, OR (Douglas County)

by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
5-7-2026
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The mainstem will be closed to all harvest of wild spring Chinook including jacks. Hatchery fish are still able to be retained and there should be a decent run again this year. Angler success has picked up and good numbers of hatchery fish have been harvested. Angling has been Good. A few shad should be available in the lower sections.

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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports

for Thursday, May 7th

Davis Lake: Anglers report active bass and a hot start to the season
East Lake: Road set to repoen May 7th
Metolius River: The Metolius River continues to be excellent for mountain whitefish, redband trout, and bull trout
North Twin Lake: Anglers report good fishing for recently stocked trout and holdovers
Odell Lake: Kokanee are active near the surface
Ben Irving Reservoir: Crappie and bass are some of the best bets for now
Cooper Creek Reservoir: The water does have some color, so brighter presentations and bait may be a better choice
Diamond Lake: Diamond Lake has been stocked with tiger and brown trout
Lemolo Lake: Pacific Corp has begun filling Lemolo

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports

for Tuesday, May 5th

Alton Baker Canoe Canal: Will be stocked every week in May and June
Kilchis River: Winter steelhead fishing is mostly over
Nehalem River: Winter steelhead is mostly over
Nestucca River: Spring Chinook should be getting started on Nestucca Bay
Siletz River: Winter steelhead season is wrapping up, and the chance of finding a bright winter is dwindling
Trask River: Trask River Report
Agate Lake: Agate Lake is still 99 percent full
Coos River: Coos River Basin Fishing Report
Coquille River: Striped bass fishing in the lower Coquille picks up substantially in April and May
Emigrant Reservoir: Emigrant Lake is 71 percent full
Fish Lake : Fish Lake is 67 percent full
Howard Prairie Reservoir: Howard Prairie is 77 percent full
Hyatt Lake: Hyatt is 53 percent full
Rogue River - Middle: The middle Rogue is relatively low and clear for this time of year
Rogue River- Upper (Above Lost Creek): Brown trout can also be caught in and around the North Fork Reservoir