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Healthy sandhill cranes have nothing to fear from coyotes when they can simply jump into the sky. USFWS Photo by Dave Menke

Healthy sandhill cranes have nothing to fear from coyotes when they can simply jump into the sky. USFWS Photo by Dave Menke

Dead Horse Lake Fishing Report
by ODFW, AUGUST 9, 2023
Dead Horse Lake

This lake was stocked with 600 trophy rainbow trout mid-July. There is a boat ramp and old dock that will accept medium-size boats. Trolling was excellent recently for trophy and legal-size trout. Bank fishing was also successful for some anglers, but try moving around the lake if you aren't finding fish. This is one of the best lakes to fish...
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Cottonwood Reservoir Fishing Report
by ODFW, AUGUST 9, 2023
Cottonwood Reservoir

Trolling and bank fishing will slow down as the water temperatures increase during the summer. Fishing morning and evenings will be the best option for people wanting to catch rainbow trout. Fishing with flies and lures out of a boat in areas where vegetation is limited is the go-to for this lake.‌ Fishing from the bank can be productive, but try...
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Chewaucan River Fishing Report
by ODFW, AUGUST 9, 2023
Chewaucan River

There have not been any recent fishing reports. Fly-fishing with beadheads is probably your best bet throughout the day with dry fly action in the mornings and evenings. Casting small lures across current can also catch redband trout if fished correctly. This is a great time to camp along the Chewaucan -- just make sure to bring your bug dope....
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Eagle Lake Fishing Report
by Valerie Aubrey, AUGUST 5, 2023
Eagle Lake

We worked a little harder today & sorted thru a few more tui chub than trout.....BUT... 14.9lb 4 fish bag was a blessing. After the brief but big wind last night things changed up a bit this AM ... It took a while for the baitfish to rise but once they did, it was a feeding frenzy & we actually...
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Quillback Rockfish Off the Menu Starting Aug. 7
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, AUGUST 2, 2023

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife projects the combined recreational and commercial take of quillback rockfish will exceed the harvest limits specified in federal regulation for 2023 is prohibiting retention of the fish statewide in both the recreational and commercial fisheries effective Aug. 7. From the CDFW July 28 announcement: “The 2021 stock assessment for quillback rockfish off California indicated severe...
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ODFW Recreation Report
by ODFW, JULY 28, 2023

Best bets for weekend fishing It’s summer and fishing should be on your agenda. Here are just a few of your options: Jump on a charter for ocean salmon, halibut, tuna or bottomfish. The Marine Zone fishing report can help you decide. Sea-run cutthroat have left the bays and estuaries and moved into the coastal river systems. Here are some tips for catchingthese feisty fighters. Early morning...
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