River is currently running around 1,530 cfs at the gauge in Mehama


by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
3-1-2023
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No recent fishing reports. River levels best for fishing are at or below 3,000 cfs, and the river is currently running around 1,530 cfs at the gauge in Mehama.

There are very few fish available for harvest this time of year. The spring Chinook run is the next big opportunity for anglers and will start to show up in late April.  

Fishing for hatchery steelhead is open year-round. Trout season below Big Cliff dam closed on Nov. 1. Bait is not allowed from Nov. 1 through April 21. Any unclipped (wild) steelhead or trout that are caught must be released unharmed.





More Reports

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Wednesday, March 1st, 2023

Wallowa River: When water levels have come up a bit from winter lows
Quartzville Creek: Flows are in relatively good shape for winter, about 240 cfs