Idaho Fish Report

Includes updates to fishing, hunting, crabbing, clamming, and wildlife viewing.

Buck deer seasons continue until Nov. 7 in western Oregon and Controlled Muzzleloader hunts begin Oct 18 in eastern Oregon. Make plans to get your harvested animal tested for CWD, here are your options. Browse the Big game hunting forecast 2025 to learn what to expect this season.

Duck seasons are open (with a 3-pintail bag limit this year!) along with pheasant, chukar, and quail. Browse the Game Bird Hunting forecast 2025

NEW turkey hunting opportunity: Now through February 28, 2026, hunters may obtain a beardless turkey permit to allow the harvest of three hen wild turkeys or turkeys without a visible beard. See page 26 of the Game Bird regulations. This is a private land only hunt with separate regulations from the standard fall turkey hunt.

Find the weekly trout stocking schedule here.

Best bets for weekend fishing:

Coastal fall salmon seasons continue though wild coho is winding down. In some exciting news for anglers, wild coho seasons have been extended in the Alsea, Siletz and Yaquina Rivers. Check in season regulations for dates.

Summer steelhead are in the Nestucca and Wilson Rivers. While many people turn to salmon fishing in the fall it can be a good time to target summer steelhead in the rivers as well. As water temperatures drop, fish will often get more active.

Fall is great time to fish the Crooked and Metolius Rivers and steelhead anglers have been doing well on the lower Deschutes all the way up to Mecca Flat.

Reports of good dry fly action in the mornings lately on the lower Deschutes between Maupin and Warm Springs. Nymphing has been consistent as well.

Anglers report excellent fall fly fishing for bass at Davis Lake.

Fishing for Brook Trout in the Upper Sycan, Upper NF Sprague, Upper SF Sprague, Long Creek, Sevenmile and Upper Williamson will be exceptional.

October is the final month for anglers to enjoy Crane Prairie, the Metolius Arm of Lake Billy Chinook, the Metolius River above Allingham Bridge, Odell, and Wickiup before seasonal closures go into effect.

These examples are for demonstration purposes only. Refer to the zone reports for more details and possibilities.

Know before you go:

E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area shotgun range closed for renovations. The archery park and other facilities in the wildlife area remain open.

Hunter Education:

Hunter safety courses and field days are offered in-person or online, with an in-person field day. Find a course in your area and get a jump on it for 2026 season!

For adults: Waterfowl workshops and events are happening in your area. Improve your hunting performance and build confidence in the field. ODFW classes and workshops run statewide, throughout the year, designed for adults 18 and older. Come join us at a workshop or tell a friend!

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