Water is low and clear

Kilchis River - Idaville, OR (Tillamook County)

by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
6-1-2026
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Trout season opened in the Kilchis River May 22nd. There are cutthroat trout throughout the Kilchis and plenty of public access off Kilchis forest road. The water is low and clear so light line, small terminal presentations, and stealthy tactics will up the odds of success.

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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports

for Thursday, May 28th

: ODFW Recreation Report
Necanicum River: Trout Season is Open
Crane Prairie Reservoir: Excellent early season fishing!
Crescent Lake: Excellent early season fishing!
Crooked River: Excellent spring fishing!
Fall River: Good and consistent fishing
Big Lava Lake: Excellent spring fishing!
Little Lava Lake: Anglers report excellent fish!
Ochoco Reservoir: Good trout fishing!
Prinevile Reservoir: Recently Stocked with Largemouth Bass
Three Creek Lake: Reports of Good Trout Fishing!
Wickiup Reservoir: Good kokanee fishing
Arizona Pond: Fishing has been good
Ben Irving Reservoir: Trout fishing should be good
Chetco River: Good fishing conditions!
Cooper Creek Reservoir: The water looks nice and clear
Diamond Lake: Angling for holdover trout has been good
Elk River: Good fishing conditions!
Floras Lake: Improved Fishing Conditions
Galesville Reservoir: Angling should be good
Hemlock Lake: Some people are catching trout
Lake Marie: Fishing has been good
Lemolo Reservoir - Umpqua: Lemolo Reservoir Updates
Loon Lake: Fishing should be good for trout and bass
Plat I Reservoir: Angling is slow for rainbow trout
Rogue River- Lower: Tough fishing for spring chinook
Sixes River: River conditions have improved
Smith River: Good access for angling
Umpqua River: Closed to all harvest of wild spring chinook
Umpqua River- North : Angling success is fair
Umpqua River- South : Smallmouth bass fishing is good
Winchuck River: Cooler weather should improve fishing conditions