FlyFishingReports

The lake should start to freeze over

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff

Report Date:12-17-2021

http://www.dfw.state.or.us

With winter weather finally arriving, the lake should start to freeze over. Anglers should take extra care if ice fishing as conditions may change. Until it freezes, anglers can still take advantage of smaller crowds and try bank fishing.

Anglers should check with the Umpqua National Forest (541-498-2531) for information on camps and ramps. All campgrounds at Diamond are now closed. Anglers can check fishing and water conditions at Diamond Lake on the Diamond Lake Resort Facebook page or call 541-793-3333 for updates. Diamond Lake is open year-round.

Diamond Lake has been stocked with tiger and brown trout. These fish are intended to assist in controlling illegally introduced tui chub. These trout are catch-and-release only and need to be released immediately and unharmed if caught.

Previous Report

Next Report

More Reports

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports

for Friday, December 17th, 2021

Blitzen River: Recent precipitation has increased flows and river levels are near average conditions
Delintment Lake: Ice fishing may be good at Dealignment early this winter
Fourmile Lake: Snow will block access
John C Boyle Reservoir: Fishing is slow due to very cold-water temperatures and turbid water
Klamath River - Middle: Klamath River Report
Krumbo Reservoir: Malheur Wildlife Refuge does not allow ice fishing on this Krumbo Reservoir
Lake Of The Woods: Lake should start freezing soon if not already doing so
Malheur Reservoir: Quite low but fishing has been great for rainbow trout
Miller Lake: Fishing is slow for rainbow trout as effort has been high
Owyhee Reservoir: Anglers may have some success targeting redband trout and crappie this winter
Owyhee River: Fly fishing has been good recently, trout are biting on small midge patterns
Yellowjacket Lake: Ice is now forming on Yellowjacket Reservoir
Ben Irving Reservoir: Reservoir is likely murky and may inhibit certain methods
Chetco River: There are good numbers of Chinook spread throughout the lower river
Coquille River: There are a few steelhead in the tidal portion of the Coquille River
Elk River: A good number of Chinook have had a chance to distribute throughout the river
Galesville Reservoir: Galesville may finally start to fill again with lots of rain
Lemolo Lake: The reservoir has been drawn down for the season and is quite low
Pistol River: Fish have had a chance to move into the river system
Rogue River- Lower: The river flow is currently swift and muddy from recent winter storms
Rogue River - Middle: Rogue River Middle Fishing Report
Rogue River- Upper: Expect winter weather for the weekend
Rogue River- Upper (Above Lost Creek): Upper Rogue River Report
Sixes River: Sixes River Fishing Report
Umpqua River: Steelhead season is now open on the main
Winchuck River: Chinook have been seen distributed throughout the watershed

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports

for Thursday, December 16th, 2021

: ODFW Recreation Report
Columbia River: Sturgeon retention fishery in The Dalles Pool modified to three days a week when season begins Jan. 1

The lake should start to freeze over

More Reports

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports

ABOUT US