Steelhead are moving upstream from winter holding areas in the lower Grande Ronde River and Rondowa. Hatchery facilities at Big Canyon and Wallowa Hatcheries are actively trapping fish. The river is in great condition for fishing, although creel reports indicate variable catch rates. April can be the best time to fish the Wallowa River Canyon upstream of Minam.

The water levels have come up on the Umatilla, visibility is about a foot and there are still fish being caught. A total of 130 steelhead have returned to Three Mile Falls Dam so far in April, with a total of 1,302 returning steelhead up to date for the overall run. Most of the steelhead should be higher up in...
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There were 5,000 legal trout stocked at the McNary Ponds on April 14, distributed evenly throughout all the ponds within McNary Pond network. Fishing should be good as the water temperature warms. The fishing will likely be pretty packed this weekend so get out early and get a spot to catch some trout. Last updated 4/14/21. ...
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Observations of tagged steelhead moving into the Imnaha River have increased over the past few weeks, corresponding with a recent increase in flows. Steelhead are beginning to show up at hatchery facilities, indicating fish are spread throughout the fishery. River conditions are great for steelhead fishing, but according to creel surveys, catch rates have been quite variable. Anglers should be aware...
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There were 1,000 legal trout stocked in Hat Rock Pond on April 14. The fish should be active, and fishing pressure will start to pick up since the weather will be good for the weekend. Get out and enjoy the warmer weather, while catching some fish. Last updated 4/14/21. ...
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Recent high flows have encouraged steelhead to move upstream from the lower Grande Ronde River to the Wallowa River system. Steelhead are showing up in the Washington section of the lower Grande Ronde, near Cottonwood Creek.  River conditions can be volatile during the spring months so, check conditions before heading to the river. The bag limit for steelhead has been reduced...
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