Idaho Fish Report
South Umpqua Updates
by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
9-18-2025
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The South Umpqua River is closed under permanent rule to all fishing starting September 16. It will reopen December 1.
More Reports
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Thursday, September 18th
Crane Prairie Reservoir: Anglers report much improved trout fishing and excellent bass fishing
Crescent Lake: Anglers report good kokanee fishing
East Lake: Anglers continue to report excellent brown and rainbow trout fishing
Fall River: Fly-anglers continue to report good and consistent fishing in the Fall River
Haystack Reservoir: Anglers report good fishing for rainbow trout in the 16 to 17-inch range
Hosmer Lake: Positive reports on fly angling for Brook and Rainbow Trout
Ochoco Reservoir: The reservoir is 60 percent full
Paulina Lake: Anglers continue to report good trout fishing
Prinevile Reservoir: The reservoir is 60 percent full
Wickiup Reservoir: Anglers continue to report fair fishing for large brown and Rainbow Trout
Cooper Creek Reservoir: Fishing for bass and bluegill has been good
Smith River: Smith river closes to all fishing above Spencer Creek after September 15
Crane Prairie Reservoir: Much improved trout fishing
Crescent Lake: Good kokanee fishing
Deschutes River: Excellent fishing!
East Lake: Excellent trout fishing!
Fall River: Good and consistent fishing!
Haystack Reservoir: Good fishing for rainbow trout
Hosmer Lake: Hosmer Lake is open to fishing all year
Ochoco Reservoir: Abundant fishing
Paulina Lake: Good trout fishing!
Prinevile Reservoir: Fair fishing!
Cooper Creek Reservoir: Fishing for bass and bluegill has been good
Smith River: Smith River Updates
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Wednesday, September 17th
Campbell Reservoir: Crappie fishing is slow as they are supsended in the reservoir
Nehalem River: Fishing is fair right now
Nestucca River: Fall Chinook are showing up
Tillamook Bay: Fall Chinook is picking up