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Trinidad, Humboldt County
Scenic overlook of Trinidad Bay from the Memorial Lighthouse in downtown Trinidad


 


FISH LAKE REPORT
by ODFW, APRIL 16, 2021
Fish Lake

Anglers are reminded that it is illegal to use live fish as bait in any Oregon lake, river or stream. Fish Lake Cabins are currently available. The lodge and café are still closed. It’s best to call ahead to confirm the most current status of the lodge and café: 541-949-8500 or check their Facebook page.  Fish lake is ice-free and visibility...
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EMPIRE LAKES REPORT
by ODFW, APRIL 16, 2021
Empire Lake Upper

Lower and Upper Empire lakes are scheduled to be stocked this week with trophy-size trout and “pounder” size trout. Anglers will have success casting spinner and spoons, or by fishing PowerBait near the bottom. Last updated 4/14/21. ...
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EMIGRANT RESERVOIR REPORT
by ODFW, APRIL 16, 2021
Emigrant Reservoir

The reservoir was stocked with 3,500 trout last week. Bank anglers with threaded nightcrawlers under a sliding bobber or PowerBait off the bottom should do well off the points between area A and B. If interested in a little hike, walking along the shore toward the dam will have the deepest water. Trout should be moving that way or up the...
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EEL LAKE REPORT
by ODFW, APRIL 16, 2021
Eel Lake

Boat anglers have been picking up a few trout by fishing bait suspended under a bobber or by trolling with wedding rings. Last updated 4/7/21.   Crappie will start transitioning from deep water to the weedline edges. On warm sunny days crappies could be found feeding in shallower water.   Last updated 4/14/21.  ...
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COQUILLE RIVER BASIN REPORT
by ODFW, APRIL 16, 2021
Coquille River

Striped bass will be spreading out throughout tidewater of the Coquille River. Anglers typically do well catching striped bass in April between the towns of Coquille and Myrtle Point. There is no size limit or daily bag limit on striped bass.
Brookings Kicking Out Limits of Rockfish and Lingcod
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, APRIL 16, 2021



While we wait for the rockfish season to open in the Northern Management area, which includes Eureka, Trinidad and Crescent City, there’s a pretty good alternative right across our northern border. Rockfish and lingcod season is open year-round out of Brookings Harbor, and the last couple months have produced some excellent fishing opportunities. When the weather has permitted, the lingcod...
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