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The idea to create the State of Jefferson was first introduced in 1941 and is still talked about. Photo by Anders Tomlinson

The idea to create the State of Jefferson was first introduced in 1941 and is still talked about. Photo by Anders Tomlinson

ODFW Recreation Report
by ODFW, AUGUST 17, 2017

Buoy 10 anglers reeling in some impressive Chinook catches The Buoy 10 Chinook season is now in full swing, with anglers out in force to reel in this signature fish of the Pacific Northwest. An estimated 613,800 fall Chinook are expected to return to the Columbia River this fall. Now’s the time to find out why this is one of Oregon’s...
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Fall Chinook Season Closed on Klamath and Trinity Rivers
by CDFW, AUGUST 16, 2017
Klamath River - Upper - CA

CDFW reminds anglers that fall Chinook salmon fishing on the Klamath and Trinity rivers is prohibited as of Aug. 15, 2017 on the Klamath River and Sept. 1, 2017 on the Trinity River. Angling for steelhead remains open on both rivers for the entire year. Due to historically low stock projections of fall Chinook in the Klamath Basin for 2017, a...
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New archery ranges open in Junction City, Hillsboro
by ODFW, AUGUST 16, 2017

It’s even easier to practice the ancient sport of archery in Oregon. ODFW recently opened two new public archery ranges: one in Hillsboro at the Portland Community College Rock Creek Campus and another in Junction City next to ODFW’s fishing pond. The department also recently added an elevated shooting platform at its EE Wilson Wildlife Area range near Corvallis. The range in...
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No bag limit at Thief Valley Reservoir beginning Aug. 16
by ODFW, AUGUST 15, 2017
Thief Valley Reservoir

Dry conditions in Eastern Oregon and declining water levels in Thief Valley Reservoir have prompted local fish biologists to remove daily bag and possession limits on the reservoir starting Wednesday, Aug.16 until Sept. 30, 2017. Size and harvest method restrictions are also lifted so anglers will be able to take any size fish with a rod, a net or by hand. Thief...
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ODFW test-drops larger trout in Eagle Cap mountain lakes
by ODFW, AUGUST 15, 2017
Wallowa Lake

Thousands of juvenile trout were airlifted to the Wallowa Mountains last week by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to supplement the fish populations of lakes within the 361,000-acre Eagle Cap Wilderness in Northeast Oregon. The Eagle Cap Wilderness has some of Oregon’s most beautiful mountain lakes, including the state’s highest lake, Legore Lake, perched above the Wallowa Valley at...
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Lake Sabrina Fish Report
by Lake Sabrina Boat Landing Staff, AUGUST 14, 2017
Lake Sabrina

Lake Sabrina Boat Landing 760-873-7425 August 14, 2017 THE CAFÉ (AND ONLY THE CAFÉ) WILL BE CLOSED AUGUST 19 & 20, 2017 The Store will be open Boat Rentals will be available WATCH OUT FOR DEER! Don’t forget that jacket! With school starting for most kidlings, thought it might quiet down at the Lake this past week and weekend, but nope, y’all showed up again and we thank you. Lots...
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