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LAKE SELMAC REPORT
by ODFW, APRIL 16, 2021
Lake Selmac

Trout fishing should be very good out at Selmac lake with multiple recent stockings in the last two months -- the most recent being 5,000 legal trout last week. Warmwater fishing should also be starting to get better with the warming weather in the foreseeable future.   Water conditions should be very good. Lake Selmac facilities operated by Josephine County Parks are currently...
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HEMLOCK LAKE & LAKE IN THE WOODS report
by ODFW, APRIL 16, 2021
Hemlock Lake

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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GARRISON LAKE REPORT
by ODFW, APRIL 16, 2021
Garrison Lake

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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GALESVILLE RESERVOIR REPORT
by ODFW, APRIL 16, 2021
Galesville Reservoir

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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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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