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ODFW Recreation Report

by George Custer | Feb 1, 2024 | Happenings

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Recreation Report
02/01/2024 09:03 AM PST

Includes updates to fishing, crabbing and clammingIcon image

Two rods allowed for Willamette spring Chinook‌
Anglers will be able to use their two-rod validation in the Willamette River this year for hatchery spring Chinook and all other fish except sturgeon, beginning March 1 downstream of Willamette Falls and May 1 upstream of Willamette Falls. Learn more.‌

Put ice fishing on ice‌

Ice conditions on many waterbodies have deteriorated quickly. Some waterbodies that were safe for ice fishing a few weeks ago now pose a serious risk. We don’t recommend ice fishing right now. Instead, wait until enough ice has melted to allow for safe fishing from the bank.‌

Best bets for weekend fishing‌

Trout and winter steelhead still offer the best bets for fishing.‌

For some anglers, it’s all about winter steelhead right now. The same recent rains that made it hard for anglers, have been good for fish. Check the NW and SW zone reports for updates and current conditions.
Also good: Trout fishing on lakes and reservoirs with plenty of open water, and plenty of trout left over from stocking last spring and summer. Check the zone reports for suggestions.
Finally, anglers can target native trout year-round on several eastside rivers like the Deschutes, Fall, Metolius and Blitzen.
Check out the zone reports for more information and options.‌

February classes, workshops, field days‌

Introduction to hunting in Oregon – various dates in Portland, Troutdale, Newport and Tualatin.
Steelhead fishing 101 – Feb. 10-11 in Troutdale.
Adult hunter education field days — Feb. 24 in Monmouth.
Find more details, including how to register.

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George Custer lives in Oakridge with his wife Sayre. George is a former smokejumper from his hometown of Cave Junction, a former captain in the U.S. Marine Corps. and ran a construction company in Southern California. George assumed the volunteer duties as the Editor of the Highway 58 Herald in 2022. He loves riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, building all things wood, and playing drums on the weekends in his office.

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