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ODFW Recreation Report, June 15
ODFW Recreation Report, June 15
ODFW Recreation Report, June 15

Published on: 06/15/2026

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ODFW release - Spend a day at the beach to catch minus tides June 13-18, perfect for clamming, crabbing and tide pooling.  Controlled hunt draw results are posted! Login to your account--go to your Recreational Portfolio--look under Controlled Hunt Wins.  Summertime fishing outlook: Nobody knows for certain what the weather will do this summer. However, ODFW is watchful in the likely event that drought and heat have a negative impact on fish. Regulations may change in some areas, and access could be an issue in others. But there is always something to fish for and it could be a great summer to target Oregon's warmwater game fish. View the outlook for your favorite fishing zone this summer and good spots to target warmwater fish.  Clean boats and other watercraft after each use to prevent transmission of non-native species. ODFW Ashland Boat Inspection Station found golden mussels for the first time on a watercraft. Mussels feed on food sources essential for native species and sport fish. They damage irrigation and hydropower systems and degrade water quality.  Drought impact on stocking schedules. Some areas are already too warm or shallow to support hatchery fish, which will be diverted to more suitable locations. Check local ODFW offices for the most updated stocking information.  Southwest:  Trolling at Lost Creek and Applegate Reservoirs continues to be very good.  Howard Prairie and Hyatt Reservoirs have plenty of legal-size and holdover rainbow trout.  Spring Chinook are moving through the Middle Rogue! Try plugs or plunk along current seams on the inside bends of the river to intercept them, early morning or evening.  Cooper Creek Reservoir looks nice and clear. Go earlier in the morning or fish deeper for success.  Rain and cooler temperatures should add to good fishing conditions in Elk River.  Cooler weather at Floras Lake will improve the bite.  This is a good time of year to look for cutthroat in the Chetco River estuary.  If winds are light, Winchuck River and Sixes River estuary can be good places to target cutthroat.  Marine:  See season dates for Pacific Halibut.  Bookmark the Salmon 2026_Ocean_Sport_Salmon_Map.pdf  for reference on your upcoming ocean fishing trips.  Refer to the zone reports for more details and possibilities.

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