The road to Lake in the Woods was open recently, so as long as no more snow falls, anglers should be able to reach the lake. Hemlock was not accessible last week, but may be open soon with hot temperatures in the forecast. Fishing should be good since the lakes have likely seen low pressure from anglers. The USFS has closed...
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The spring months can be a good time to fish the lake. A lot of times, this is the only place to fish when the rivers and creeks are too high and muddy to fish. It’s an especially good time to visit the lake because it is regularly stocked with trophy and legal-size rainbow trout in the spring.   Bank anglers can...
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The reservoir is still not full, so fish should be more concentrated. ODFW also stocked roughly 3,500 trout in the first week of March and another 3,500 last week, which should make the fishing much better. Anglers have been talking about how great Galesville had been last year, let’s hope for the same this year. Call 541-837-3302 for information on camping...
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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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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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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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