Fish Stocking 2023 Gold Rush Dates: March 28 - April 8, 2023 The following waters were stocked: The 2023 stocking season is underway. But this river offers convenience, fairly good access and variety. No matter what the report or river condition might be, you cant catch fish at home and time spent on the water will always lead to greater success. All rights reserved. Bait is allowed from April 22 through Oct. 31; however, beginning Nov. 1, anglers may only use lures and artificial flies. Take the following precautions: use the buddy system, wear a PFD in case of thin ice, carry a throw-rope, and use a heavy metal staff to check for thin-ice. The lake has 25 miles of shoreline and a watershed of 9,982 acres. Last updated 8/24/22. Oregon State Marine Board passed a new regulation in 2020 that allows ELECTRIC motors only on Gold Lake. WARNING: There are several large, downed trees in the river creating some dangerous hazards for boaters in the lower river. Getting to it requires a 1/3-mile hike from the parking area. 126 and is open to year-round fishing. A few late summer steelhead are all that is available for anglers at this time of year. Cold Creek Pond. Hagg Lake continues to receive regular stockings of catchable-size trout with some trophies mixed in. However, the stocking of 11,000 trout between October and June along a 4-mile stretch of the North Mills makes it a stream worth checking out. Depoe Bay is averaging 4-7 crabs per person. Stocking dates and number of fish stocked are variable depending on weather and other factors. Anglers desire a variety of different experiences from Ohios fisheries, and the overall goal among all of the fisheries managed by the DOW is to provide a variety of opportunities to meet angler expectations. ODFW will stock fish as soon as the reservoir elevation raises enough for boats to be launched from the boat ramp. Last updated 2/22/23. The rest of the year, this pond offers warmwater game fish such as bass and bluegill. ODFW has discontinued stocking of Trail Bridge reservoir for the duration of the closure hatchery fish allocated to the reservoir are being redistributed to other stocked waterbodies. There is no trash service out there so please pack out what you packed in. The rivers are not crowded and most winter steelhead you catch will likely be bright and fresh from the ocean, a better eating and better fighting specimen. I put all 1,700 graylings into the reservoir, where hopefully they will prosper and grow. Anglers have found the most success fishing the mouth of the Creek at its confluence with the Clackamas. This pond was stocked last week with 1,500 hatchery trout. Size: 2818.1488 acres. No gas-powered motors are allowed. The possession limit is 3-times the daily bag limit after the second day of the season. However, the canal can be fished all along its two-mile length from Day Island Road in Eugene to Aspen Street in Springfield. Last updated 7/13/22. You must have access approval to view this data. Walter Wirth is a 20-acre lake located within the City of Salems Cascades Gateway Park with good access all the way around. Fishing with bait is only allowed between April 22 and Oct. 31. Trout and salmon must be adipose fin-clipped to be harvested. Kokanee fishing for the next generation usually heats up in March or April and continues through the summer. Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, anglers in Rogue and South Coast rivers will need the new steelhead validation and harvest tag to fish for and harvest wild winter steelhead. Trout fishing is often best at the head of the reservoir and anglers report kokanee have been a little smaller this season. Eagle Lake, Rowan County - 500. Last updated 10/12/22. Fish; Trout Stocking Schedule March 2023 Wednesday, March 1st Robert J. Barth Lake, Campbell County - 750; Lake Pollywog, Grant County - 750 Scott County Park Lake, Scott County - 500 . Elevation: 6336.96 ft. Trout stocking is underway in lower elevation lakes and ponds throughout the Willamette Zone. Last updated 3/1/23. Angler East Fork Sinnemahoning Creek, Potter County. When planning fall, winter, and spring fishing trips, keep Lake Norfork in mind. Fishing should remain productive for some time as this system will continue to be stocked in the coming weeks.For more information, visit PGEs Parks and Recreation webpage.North Fork Reservoir is a 350-acre reservoir of the Clackamas River behind North Fork Dam approximately 5.2 miles east of Estacada, Ore. Currently flows are around 1,400 cfs at the Waterloo gauge as of Feb. 28. Current conditions, fishing reports, maps, water levels, boating, camping, articles, blogs, and photos. The lower McKenzie River is open to retention of adipose fin-clipped salmon and steelhead and non-adipose fin-clipped steelhead greater than 24 inches long. In order to keep the public and construction personnel safe during the project, EWEB and the Forest Service agreed to close access to Forest Road 730 at the Powerhouse. Beginning Friday, April 1, the public will not be able to drive into the Dexter Ponds Hatchery due to bridge inspection by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. North Fork Reservoir is stocked regularly with rainbow trout. Take the following precautions: use the buddy system, wear a PFD in case of thin ice, carry a throw-rope, and use a heavy metal staff to check for thin-ice. As a reminder, the daily trout bag limit is 5 fish per day, only one of which may be greater than 20 inches. The road to Ripplebrook remains closed, but the lake is accessible from the Hwy 26 side. A 4-acre pond at the midpoint of the canal is a good spot, as is directly behind Kowloon Restaurant. Fishing and stocking reports. For more information, visit PGEs Parks and Recreation webpage. Green River - Upper. The main entrance is seven miles east of Cambridge on U.S. Route 22. The reservoir is a popular fishing, hiking, canoeing, and boating area and provides irrigation water for local irrigation companies. Last updated 2/8/23. Walter Wirth is a 20-acre lake located within the City of Salems Cascades Gateway Park with good access all the way around. The park has a campground and picnic area and is a great place to take kids fishing. Was last stocked in July with 740 rainbow trout. Salmon Creek is open to fishing all year. Anglers wanting locations of the lake's brush structures can visit the MO Fishing App for smartphones or download coordinates to your sonar unit from MDC's MO Fishing Interactive Map on the website. Public access to Carmen Reservoir is prohibited until further notice. Trout fishing can be good all year. Trout and salmon must be adipose fin-clipped to be harvested. 126 and is open to year-round fishing. Closed. I ended up turning around and walking back to the North Fork Reservoir. Best bet for anglers without a boat is to drive to the top of the reservoir where Quartzville Creek enters the reservoir. It may still be early in the season, but in many ways now is a great time to get out and fish. Bonnie Lure State Recreation Area has reopened, but visitors are advised to watch for hazardous trees. For the latest information on water levels at Green Peter Reservoir check with the Army Corps of Engineers website for more information. rainbow trout and yellow perch), where anglers seek high catches of harvestable-size fish, to trophy fisheries (i.e. Blue River Reservoir is located east of Eugene near the town of Blue River, north of Hwy. Last updated 8/24/22. View FINs Lakes. Last updated 3/1/23. Garvin Park Lake 8 848 Motoux Park Lake 8 400 Burdette Park Lake 8 560 Diamond Valley Park Lake 8 480 Thistle Creek boat ramp is currently in the water and should be available for launching boats. CPW issues hunting and fishing licenses, conducts research to improve wildlife management activities, protects high priority wildlife . The Payette River (/ p e t /) is an 82.7-mile-long (133.1 km) river in southwestern Idaho and is a major tributary of the Snake River.. Its headwaters originate in the Sawtooth and Salmon River Mountains at elevations over 10,000 feet (3,000 m). Office Hours: Conditions best for fishing are below 300 cfs. Announcement of daily trout stockings are posted each afternoon during the season on the Daily Trout Stocking web page and the Trout Line (434-525-3474) DWR's five trout hatcheries are open to the public 8:00 AM-3:00 PM daily. The CDFW fish schedule is for "catchable trout" (about 12 inches and larger) and "catchable catfish" planted for recreational fishing from CDFW . Malad City Marsing McCall Meridian Minidoka Montpelier Moscow Mountain Home Mud Lake Murphy Murray Nampa New Meadows New Plymouth North Fork Oakley Orofino Paris Parma Payette Picabo Pierce . As a reminder to anglers, only one fish over 20 inches may be retained as part of a 5-fish bag limit. Cottage Grove Ponds are open to year-round fishing and are accessible via an asphalt pathway behind the truck scales on Row River Rd. Anglers wanting fish to eat should harvest spotted bass greater than 12 inches. Fishing for hatchery steelhead is open year-round. Timber-Linn Lake can be reached by turning east off I-5 onto the Santiam Highway (Hwy. North Fork Reservoir is stocked regularly with rainbow trout. Last updated 1/4/23. Take a left and follow this road for two miles to the park. Along U-66 about 10 miles south of Morgan or about 40 miles east and north of Salt Lake City via 1-80 (Parley's Canyon) to U-65 turnoff, then north to East Canyon. ALSEA RIVER: winter steelheadWinter steelhead are starting to show up throughout the Alsea system. 58 approximately 23 miles southeast of Oakridge. Salem, OR 97302 Anglers can identify largemouth and spotted bass by using differences in the jaw bone length, cheek scale size, connectivity of the soft and spinous dorsal fins, and absence/presence of a tongue patch. Stocking fish is a costly, though important, component of Ohios fisheries management programs. . Fishing for hatchery steelhead is open year-round. In Season: Coyote (Hunting: Year-round), Skunk, Opossum, Woodchuck, Weasel, English Sparrow, European Starling, and Pigeon (Hunting: Year-round), Beaver (Trapping: through March 31). Find additional information on . The Bull Shoals Lake net pen facility in Pot Shoals. Stockings of these public lakes and ponds are excellent opportunities for families to fish together. by some of the other lakes in that area. The lake closed to fishing Oct. 31 and will reopen May 22, 2023. Do you need this information in an alternative format or language? In addition to fishing, these ponds also offer wildlife viewing opportunities, and a fishing dock is available on-site. This is an eight-acre privately-owned pond with public access in Salem at the northeast corner of McGilchrist and 16th Streets, S.E. Last updated 2/21/23. Theres a boat ramp in the southwest corner of the lake. COAST FORK WILLAMETTE RIVER: Chinook, summer steelhead, trout. After you view the atlas, you can zoom in or out, or click on a location to display detailed information. Only hatchery fish may be kept. These waterbodies will re-appear in the Recreation Report when they re-open next spring, or when access and/or opportunity improves. Fall Creek is open all year for trout. The Leaburg Dam fish counts are a great spring salmon and summer steelhead resource, and information is back online. Public access to Carmen Reservoir is prohibited until further notice. The Forest Service Road (FR 46) up the Breitenbush River has re-opened. Last updated 3/1/23. The Willamette often gets overlooked because it is so close. The Eugene Water & Electric Board is enveloped in a construction project to retrofit, refurbish and upgrade capital equipment at its Carmen-Smith Hydroelectric Project. Boat and bank access is available through state and county parks. This is a family-friendly fishing pond located within Timber-Linn Memorial Park in Albany. Online pricing may vary from in-store pricing. A statewide management approach for all fisheries considers these expectations and seeks to provide a diversity of opportunities using a combination of harvest regulations and stocking approaches to satisfy the expectations of most anglers. Last updated 1/18/23. The lake and lake park are currently open, although users are encouraged to check the Hagg Lake Park website, as conditions can change. The road to Ripplebrook remains closed, but the lake is accessible from the Hwy 26 side. Latest estimates for when access and fish stocking will resume are now 2024 at the earliest. For more information on trout fishing in Virginia visit DWR's, Find additional information on DWRs State Fish Hatcheries and stocking program here, Where to Go Trout Fishing (Interactive Map), Notice of Changes to the Fee Fishing Area of Douthat Lake, Get Your Wildlife Conservationist Brook Trout License Plate, Scottsville Lake (Was Named: Mink Creek Reservoir), Locust Shade Park (Prince William) on March 21, Shields Lake (Richmond) and Dorey Park (Henrico) on March 9, Cook Lake (Alexandria) and Old Cossey Pond (Fredericksburg) on March 29, Armistead Point Park (Hampton) on March 16, Northwest River Park (Chesapeake) March 3 and 28, 2023 Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. This reservoir has two boat ramps, boat moorage, 50 campsites, picnic areas, boat rentals, grocery story, fueling station, and ADA-accessible fishing platforms. The road to the campground is very rough and not recommended for vehicles towing trailers. The pond is located a quarter mile down Pacific Boulevard on the right. Thistle Creek boat ramp is currently in the water and should be available for launching boats. Detroit Reservoir is one of the premier kokanee fisheries in the state. This 150-acre reservoir close to the Portland area is mostly fished for regularly stocked rainbow trout, but salmon and steelhead also pass through on their way up the Clackamas River. Missed stockings due to inclement weather are made up by either additional stocking runs or additional fish added to upcoming stocking events. Dont forget that you can keep hatchery Chinook in the reservoir as mentioned below. . Updated 1/18/23. Status of the Fishery: 5/16/2018--A partial fish kill was reported and observed. Fishing is generally best when flows are below 3,000 cfs. Was last stocked the week of Aug. 15 with 667 rainbow trout, however, most of Salmon Creek is in the Cedar Creek Fire Closure Area and is not accessible for the public. These resources are most useful to anglers from May September. The pond is located a quarter mile down Pacific Boulevard on the right. The upstream section between Albany and Harrisburg is open year-round for trout fishing, which can be very good when flows are cooperating. A . This reservoir near Sweet Home is usually stocked several times in the spring and early fall with over 28,000 hatchery trout. Trout are active year-round, and anglers are allowed to keep up to five fish daily. Last updated 3/1/23. Trout are released at multiple locations upstream to Black Creek. Learn More, 12/28/2022 Ohio River - Above Cincinnati. Shallow bays and creek arms are responding more quickly to sunny weather than the main lake. NORTH FORK RESERVOIR: troutTrout fishing has been good in the North Fork Reservoir and its a popular destination for both anglers and recreators of all kinds. The East Walker River in Nevada flows through Lyon County originating along the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada (California). Fishing Reports and Forecasts Ohio offers many fantastic locations for the public to fish, including 124,000 acres of inland water, 7,000 miles of streams, 2.25 million acres of Lake Erie water, and 481 miles of the Ohio River. Last updated 9/21/22. Glasgow Base Pond is an eight-acre reservoir located 22 miles north of Glasgow on Highway 24. Learn More, Get Special Offers Delivered Right to Your Inbox. Alas, that turned out to be an overly optimistic outlook. The reservoir is stocked regularly in the spring and summer with tens of thousands of one-pound hatchery trout. For more information, visit PGEs Parks and Recreation webpage. We facilitate and provide opportunity for all citizens to use, enjoy, and learn about these resources. A lock or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Baker Bay Park (Lane County) is open seasonally from April October. All bull trout and Dolly Varden must be released. This permit allows these anglers to fish the Arkansas portion of this lake without purchasing an Arkansas nonresident fishing permit. Copyright 2023Sportsman's Warehouse. Clark County. Remember to indicate whether the fish you catch have their adipose fin or not. Five hatchery trout and an additional two wild trout may be harvested daily in the river. A paved ADA-accessible path runs all the way around the pond. Restaurant & Gift Shop hours are 9 AM 3 PM. It was great to spot so many animal tracks, from rabbits and squirrels, through deer and elk, to bear! For the latest information on water levels at Detroit Reservoir check with the Army Corps of Engineers, Anglers are encouraged to report their catch on, . Bait is allowed from Leaburg Dam to Forest Glen Boat Ramp from April 22 Oct 31. Learn More, 09/21/2022 You will find a splendid setting with magnificent fishing and photo opportunities, boat rentals and food services at Lake Sabrina Boat Landing (760) 873-7425. (800) 720-6339. All Metro Parks and boat ramps (including Dabney and Lewis and Clark) are now open but may have modified operations. CPW managed to fit them both into a single insulated bag, so that I could strap it more easily onto my bike. Check conditions at individual parks on. There is good bank access at several rest stops and campgrounds, and three seasonal boat ramps. Timber-Linn Lake can be reached by turning east off I-5 onto the Santiam Highway (Hwy. This pond is usually stocked from November through May with hatchery trout. Jigs and plastic baits, such as worms, "creature" and tube baits are great choices to use when pursuing black bass. SUNNYSIDE PARK POND: trout, bass, bluegill. All non-adipose fin-clipped trout must be released unharmed. Salt Creek is an unstocked tributary to the Middle Fork Willamette River east of Oakridge. Triplett Creek, North Fork, Rowan County - 350. Healthy hatchery steelhead are given a right gill plate hole punch and recycled to the lower river, so anglers can have another chance at catching them. 20), then immediately turning north onto Price Road and proceeding to the park entrance. Look for deep slot pools and the tail-end of long riffles and the head of pools where the fish are likely stacked up in feeding lanes. When stocked in this order and properly managed, these species provide great fishing and good eating. For more information, visit, Harriet Lake is a 23-acre reservoir on the Oak Grove Fork of the Clackamas River in the, rainbow trout, largemouth bass, crappie, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, bluegill, bullhead catfish, Maintained and operated by Washington County, the park features numerous picnic areas, two boat launching facilities, more than 15 miles of hiking trails, and observation decks for wildlife and bird watching. The park has a boat ramp, ADA restrooms, showers, picnic and camp spots. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including rainbow trout, brook trout, brown trout, sockeye salmon, bull trout and cutthroat trout here. This scenic 1,200-acre reservoir on the South Santiam River is located just 30 minutes from Interstate 5. CLACKAMAS RIVER: winter steelhead Latest estimates for when access and fish stocking will resume are now 2024 at the earliest. This urban lake usually gets stocked from about Thanksgiving through May. From I-5 take exit 234 west towards Albany. Rogues, jigs, and live baits catch the majority of fish during this time of year. This dataset contains records of fish stocked by the ODNR Division of Wildlife from 1970 to present. The elevation is 11,000 feet and the campsites are situated on the north shore of the North Fork Reservoir. Winter steelhead are beginning to show up as well. Located in American Fork Canyon, Tibble Fork Reservoir is fed by the American Fork River, Deer Creek, and Tibble Fork Creek. To maximize the benefits of this management practice in a cost-effective manner requires in-depth consideration of numerous factors. Bait can be used from April 22 Oct. 31, but beginning Nov. 1, anglers may only use lures and artificial flies. Missouri residents 16 years of age and older who fish the Arkansas portion of Norfork Lake should take advantage of the $10 White River Border Lakes Permit. Anglers should keep in mind this is a very popular destination. Colorado Parks and Wildlife is a nationally recognized leader in conservation, outdoor recreation and wildlife management. Currently the reservoir is slowly filling and Mongold boat ramp should be available to launch boats. Fishing Tips, Tactics, How-To info: The upper end of the reservoir where trout are stocked offers the best fishing. Parking and bank access are also available from the causeway near Lowell. Please keep in mind that only one fish over 20 inches may be kept per day as part of a 5-fish daily bag limit. Anglers should confirm access before they go. Fish stocking has been an important component of the DOW's fisheries management approach since the inception of the agency as the Ohio Fish Commission in 1873. Largemouth bass and spotted bass make up the majority of the black bass population. Anglers are advised to pay close attention to where they fish. Last updated 1/18/23. Fishing should remain productive for some time as this system will continue to be stocked in the coming weeks. State parks and recreation areas appear open. Bait can be used from April 22 Oct. 31, but beginning Nov. 1, anglers may only use lures and artificial flies. Tent and small RV sites Cabins and yomes Restrooms and showers Kids' activities Kids' fishing pond (only stocked in early summer) Nature play area (coming in 2023) Last updated 3/1/23. Fishing with bait is only allowed between April 22 and Oct. 31. In addition to five hatchery trout, two wild trout may be kept daily. Please call the USACE Park Ranger Office at 541-942-5631 with questions. WARNING: There are several large, downed trees in the river creating some dangerous hazards for boaters in the lower river. It is an old borrow pit and features largemouth bass, panfish such as bluegill, and a few trout. Fish stocking has been an important component of the DOWs fisheries management approach since the inception of the agency as the Ohio Fish Commission in 1873. The rivers are not crowded and any winter steelhead you catch will likely be bright and fresh from the ocean. A paved ADA-accessible path runs all the way around the pond. No trout were stocked over the past two summers but there are resident trout available. With several water bodies beginning to ice over, anglers need to be cautious, during first-ice conditions. Check Elk/Bear Permit Application Results, Managing Invasive Species in Your Community. Last updated 9/7/22. Counts are updated by the Corps of Engineers weekly. It is big and deep enough, and is fed by the upper Clackamas River, to stay cool longer into the summer than most of the other lakes and ponds. Trout can be active year-round, but anglers may want to troll and retrieve a little slower than normal. Please seee-regulations. DEXTER RESERVOIR: trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass. Two wild trout per day, 8-inch minimum length, may be kept in addition to five hatchery trout.