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ODFW Weekly Recreational Report
by ODFW, MAY 10, 2017

Some of the best trout fishing of the year Takes place in the spring. Water conditions are good, and lakes, ponds and reservoirs throughout the state have been and are being stocked. Check out the trout stocking schedules and Rec Report updates for the best opportunities near you. Controlled hunt deadline is May 15 The deadline is approaching; don’t wait until the last minute and...
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Salmon and trout advisory committee seeks North Coast and Upper Rogue reps
by ODFW, MAY 10, 2017
Tillamook Bay

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking new members to represent the North Coast and Upper Rogue STEP Districts on the Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program (STEP) Advisory Committee. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply by June 2, 2017. Oregonians who are involved with local fishing or STEP groups, have previous experience working with volunteers and/or in community service,...
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First-of-its-kind California Chinook Salmon Restoration Project
by Maven's Notebook, MAY 9, 2017
Sacramento River

For young salmon in the northern Sacramento River, life may get easier thanks to an innovative effort developed by a coalition of farmers, state and federal agencies, and environmental groups that are working to increase the chinook salmon population. River Garden Farms of Knights Landing recently installed 25 new salmon shelter structures in the river near Redding – new habitats for...
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OROVILLE UPDATE: Spillways Work Continues, Construction Update
by Maven's Notebook, MAY 9, 2017
Feather River

The following is an update from the Department of Water Resources (DWR) about construction-related activities on the Lake Oroville Spillways Recovery project. DWR is committed to informing the public about the work being done to repair the damaged spillways and related impacts to roads, recreation, public access and surrounding infrastructure. DWR is improving construction access to the gated (main) spillway for...
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Nor Cal Striper bite rages on!
by Jeff Goodwin, MAY 9, 2017
Sacramento River

This spring is shaping up to be a Striped bass season to remember. From the California Delta to the turbid waters of the Sacramento and Feather Rivers, river guides and anglers alike have been cashing in on some of the best fishing in recent years. It's not just limits in the boats who are out on the water, its limits...
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Work on the Water
by Sharon Waranius, MAY 8, 2017

Work on the water is sweet when you're sailing while you work. Sailing while you work on Whiskeytown Lake is as close to heaven's shores as you could want. I visited there just the other day with my brother. He's an old Salt, Ken, better known as KW around the docks. Logging endless nautical miles through years of sailing experience, he is...
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