News Release from Lane Co. Sheriff’s Office Posted on FlashAlert: August 13th, 2024 4:15 PM With the County Fair and several rescues in the rear-view mirror of July, the Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue team continued to serve our community at full speed. The community events, trainings, and missions not[Read More…]
Outdoors
ODFW Recreation Report
Recreation Report 08/01/2024 08:51 AM PDT Includes updates to fishing, crabbing and clamming Hunters, anglers: What to know about wildfires Wildfire season is hitting Oregon hard. Here’s what hunters and anglers should know: You can check for the latest fire updates and closures using the links on this webpage. This page will also[Read More…]
Outdoor Report: Fishing is good but heed the evac notices at all times
By ROB DEHARPPORT/for The Herlad — Fishing continues to be good on the high lakes of the central Cascades. Odell and Paulina Lakes continue to be good bets for anglers, as do Diamond Lake and others. Paulina and Odell are producing nice Kokanee. Diamond is decent for Rainbows and catch[Read More…]
Outdoor Report: Though access is improving, it’s mosquito season so be prepared if you plan to fish the high lakes
By ROB DEHARPPORT/for The Herald — Access to the high elevation areas is improving. On Wednesday June 12th, I made my second attempt this year to access Waldo Lake. This time I was successful! Four-wheel drive was not needed to drive into the Shadow Bay boat ramp area. The campground[Read More…]
Outdoor Report: As the snows recede, fishing just keeps getting better
By ROB DEHARPPORT/for The Herald — As the winter snow melts away, the fishing gets better every day. With most High Cascade Lakes now accessible and water temperatures slowly rising, fishing has improved. There have been good reports through the lakes within easy reach of out Highway 58 corridor. Odell[Read More…]