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Cottonwood Reservoir Fishing Report
by ODFW, AUGUST 9, 2023
Cottonwood Reservoir

Trolling and bank fishing will slow down as the water temperatures increase during the summer. Fishing morning and evenings will be the best option for people wanting to catch rainbow trout. Fishing with flies and lures out of a boat in areas where vegetation is limited is the go-to for this lake.‌ Fishing from the bank can be productive, but try...
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Chewaucan River Fishing Report
by ODFW, AUGUST 9, 2023
Chewaucan River

There have not been any recent fishing reports. Fly-fishing with beadheads is probably your best bet throughout the day with dry fly action in the mornings and evenings. Casting small lures across current can also catch redband trout if fished correctly. This is a great time to camp along the Chewaucan -- just make sure to bring your bug dope....
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Eagle Lake Fishing Report
by Valerie Aubrey, AUGUST 5, 2023
Eagle Lake

We worked a little harder today & sorted thru a few more tui chub than trout.....BUT... 14.9lb 4 fish bag was a blessing. After the brief but big wind last night things changed up a bit this AM ... It took a while for the baitfish to rise but once they did, it was a feeding frenzy & we actually...
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Quillback Rockfish Off the Menu Starting Aug. 7
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, AUGUST 2, 2023


The California Department of Fish and Wildlife projects the combined recreational and commercial take of quillback rockfish will exceed the harvest limits specified in federal regulation for 2023 is prohibiting retention of the fish statewide in both the recreational and commercial fisheries effective Aug. 7. From the CDFW July 28 announcement: “The 2021 stock assessment for quillback rockfish off California indicated severe...
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ODFW Recreation Report
by ODFW, JULY 28, 2023


Best bets for weekend fishing It’s summer and fishing should be on your agenda. Here are just a few of your options: Jump on a charter for ocean salmon, halibut, tuna or bottomfish. The Marine Zone fishing report can help you decide. Sea-run cutthroat have left the bays and estuaries and moved into the coastal river systems. Here are some tips for catchingthese feisty fighters. Early morning...
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Heated Water Flows and Fish Disease
Trinity River Fishing
by E.B. Duggan, JULY 23, 2023
Trinity River - Willow Creek Weir

 There have been reports of Spring Salmon with gill rot (Columnaris) reported in the Upper Trinity. This is true and is under investigation by USFW, NOAA and CDFW fish biologist. I have been told that a full report will be put out next week (this week sometime). I am hoping I have not been led astray by my contacts. As you know...
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