Fishing Articles


The Kilchis River is in prime shape
by ODFW, FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Kilchis River

The Kilchis River is in prime shape as of this writing and should stay that way through Friday (and maybe Saturday morning). There should be plenty of steelhead coming in and available throughout the system. There are no hatchery releases on the Kilchis, so it's mostly a catch-and-release fishery for wild steelhead.
Mad River Fishing Report
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, JANUARY 30, 2025

Mad River

According to Justin Kelly of RMI Outdoors, the fishing has slowed a bit due to the low water. “The river isn’t clear though, it’s actually a perfect green,” said Kelly. “The fish seem to be scattered throughout the river, both below and above the hatchery. Larger soft beads in the 16mm-20mm sizes seem to be working best. Roe with a...
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Warm Winter Days – Shallow Trout All Around
by Collins Lake Staff, JANUARY 27, 2025
Collins Lake

After a couple very windy days we’re back to calm water and good fishing. We are blessed to have a lake less than 6ft from spill, especially as there’s only been about an inch and a half of rain for all of January. Surface temperature is up to 51.6F. For the most part the weather has been idyllic for just...
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Rivers Are Dropping Fishing is Getting Better
Trinity River Fishing
by E.B. Duggan, DECEMBER 9, 2024

Trinity River - Willow Creek Weir

The rivers are dropping at a good rate and the fishing is starting o pick up on the Lower Trinity while the Upper Trinity is starting to get HOT. The Trinity River is starting to see more influx of Winter Run Steelhead as is the Klamath River. I would say Winter Steelhead fishing is starting. Of course, the best Winter...
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Perfect Winter Camping Weather
by Collins Lake Staff, DECEMBER 6, 2024
Collins Lake

Not sure how long it will last but it’s been perfect winter camping weather out since Thanksgiving, daytime highs in the 60’s and nighttime lows in the 40’s. The lake surface temperature has been hovering around 55°F and the water has cleared substantially after the November rain that brought the lake up 10ft. Trout fishing had moderated considerably after that...
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Eagle Lake Report
by Valerie Aubrey, NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Eagle Lake

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! The holiday weekend shouldn't be storming but expect it to be cold (I had 9F this morning) & get above freezing later. We did get about an inch of snow yesterday & with that little bit & rain, made for treacherous travel with black ice. So be very careful heading up. We also get pond fog with...
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