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Check out the new trout stocking map Send us your fishing report Aldrich ponds: rainbow trout Opened on May 25. Fishing is good for rainbows up to 15-inches on bait, lures and flies. The bag limit is two fish over 8 inches per day. It is a 1.5 mile hike into the ponds. Weed growth is inhibiting fishing access at the lower pond but fish to 18-inches can be caught, especially from a float tube or raft. The upper pond has fewer weeds and is better suited to bank fishing. BULL PRAIRIE RESERVOIR: rainbow and brook trout Fishing is good right now and a boat launch is available. Bait, lures and flies are all producing. Rainbow stocked last year are 10- to 12-inches. Brook trout average 8 to 10-inches. GRANDE RONDE RIVER: trout, whitefish, bass The Grande Ronde River is open for trout, whitefish and bass. Bass fishing in the lower sections of the river should begin to pick up as spring and summer progresses. The river is currently high from snowmelt but some fish may be found in the margins and slack water. Floating the stretch from Minam to Troy is popular this time of year and can make a great fishing trip for trout. Remember only adipose fin clipped trout can be retained, and bull trout are present and should be immediately released unharmed. HATROCK PONDS: trout The ponds have been stocked and the fishing should be good for rainbow trout. HOLLIDAY PARK POND: trout Pond was stocked on April 10 with jumbos and legal-sized trout. Fishing is good. HUNTER POND: trout The pond will be stocked the week of May 20 with legal-sized rainbow trout. Hunter Pond is located about 3 miles south of Hwy 244 off of USFS Rd 5160. The pond is located on the 710 spur just west of 5160.
IMNAHA RIVER: trout, whitefish The Imnaha River opened for trout on May 25. The river is still high from snowmelt but anglers can find success in the margins where fish will be seeking refuge from turbulent flows. Lures, bait and flies will all be successful. Fly anglers should look for fish rising to caddis and golden stone flies. Whitefish are abundant in the Imnaha River and can provide a great opportunity for young anglers and can save a day when the trout fishing is slow. Target whitefish in deep runs with small spinners or dead drifted nymphs. Remember to check gear restrictions and only adipose fin clipped trout can be retained below Big Sheep Cr. While angling for bull trout is allowed, it’s required they are released unharmed. JOHN DAY RIVER: Resident rainbow and Smallmouth bass River flows are at fishable levels and trout fishing is good. Bag limit is 5 fish per day over 8-inches. Bass fishing is good on the river below Kimberly and on the North Fork up to Monument. Most Bass are 8 to 10-inches with a few up to 15-inches. LONG CREEK POND, CAVENDER POND: trout Fish in the 12 to 14-inch size range are being caught at Cavender and 8 to 10-inch fish are being caught in Long Creek pond. LUGER POND: trout The pond was stocked with legal-sized rainbow trout the week of April 29. Anglers are reminded this is a handicap accessible site in a beautiful forest setting. MAGONE LAKE: rainbow and brook trout Fishing for brook trout is good on bait lures and flies. The lake will be stocked with rainbows in early June. MARR POND: surplus steelhead Marr Pond has been stocked with legal and trophy sized trout. Angling is good with a variety of methods including bait, lures, and flies. Marr Pond offers a great opportunity to get the young ones into some fish. Stocking will continue periodically throughout the summer. McKAY RESERVOIR: crappie,yellow perch,bass Angling for yellow perch has been good, but the fish are small. Crappie fishing should continue to improve as the water temperature continue to warm. Bass fishing is good. The reservoir is at near full pool making both boat ramps usable. Anglers are reminded of the new bass regulation; 5 bass per day, with only 1 over 15 inches and only 1 may be a largemouth bass. McNARY PONDS: trout The ponds have been stocked and fishing should be good for rainbow trout. MORGAN LAKE: trout, bullheads, bass Opened for fishing April 27. No recent reports. OLIVE LAKE: rainbow and kokanee Access is now open and kokanee fishing will be good until summer heat drives them into deep water. Rainbows will be stocked in early June.
PEACH POND (Ladd Marsh): rainbow trout The pond has been stocked with both legal-sized and larger one-pound rainbow trout. Fishing should be good. ROULET POND: rainbow trout The pond has been stocked with both legal-sized and larger one-pound rainbow trout. Fishing should be good. ROWE CREEK RESERVOIR: rainbow trout The water level is low. Reservoir will be stocked with catchable rainbow trout this week. Schneider Wildlife area ponds: rainbow trout Wiley pond is now open for those willing to walk the 2 miles. Twelve-inch rainbow are being caught. Aldrich Gulch Pond is also open and requires a 1 mile hike. TAYLOR GREEN POND: rainbow trout This is a new stocking site in 2013 and will be stocked with legal-sized rainbow trout the week of May 20. The pond is located in a gravel pit just off USFS Rd. 7740, approximately ½ mile south of the Jct. with USFS Rd. 7700. TROUT FARM POND: rainbow and brook trout Fishing for rainbow and brook trout is good. The campground is now open. TWIN PONDS: trout The pond has been stocked and fishing for rainbow trout should be good. UMATILLA FOREST PONDS: trout The following ponds have been stocked to date, Boundary, Owsley, Walk-in, Twin, Drift Fence, Pearson Ridge, OK and 5212. The North Umatilla ponds (Goldfish, 5412, Yellow Jacket, Granite Meadows, French Corral, Four Corners and Frog Heaven) are schedule to be stocked next week. All should provide good fishing. The Umatilla river Spring chinook season closed May 15 due to a much smaller than expected return. The upper Umatilla should provide good catch-and-release angling for rainbow trout.
WALLOWA LAKE: rainbow trout, kokanee, lake trout Some experienced anglers are catching limits of kokanee. Kokanee are ranging from 8 to 12-inches, and are being caught on a mix of trolling and jigging gear. Surface temperatures are warming and were recorded at 52°F (11°C) last week. Fishing for recently stocked and holdover rainbow trout has been good with a number of anglers catching limits regularly. Docks have been installed at both ends of the lake and the fishing cleaning station near the marina is operational. Remember, a temporary rule is in place until Nov. 19 that allows harvest of 20 kokanee per day, no more than 5 over 12-inches. WALLOWA RIVER: trout, whitefish The Wallowa River is open for trout and whitefish. A number of anglers found success last weekend on spinning gear and flies. Fish ranged from 8 to 15-inches. The river is high but the color is on and anglers should be able to find fish in the margins and slack water. Spinners, bait, and flies will be effective. Fly anglers should look to imitate the golden stoneflies and caddis. Sculpin patterns stripped just off the bank can also produce. Remember, below Rock Cr. only adipose fin-clipped trout may be harvested. Whitefish are abundant in the Wallowa River and can provide a great opportunity for young anglers and can save a day when the trout fishing is slow. WESTON POND: trout The pond has been stocked and fishing for rainbow trout should be good. WILLOW CREEK RESERVOIR: trout, crappie Trout angling should be fair, crappie fish should improve as water temperatures warm. OPEN: COUGAR, COYOTE Mandatory Reporting
Use the Oregon Hunting Map to see where to hunt. BAKER COUNTY Cougar - Cougars can be found throughout Baker County but hunters should target areas with high concentrations of deer and elk. Setting up on a fresh kill or using distress calls can all be productive techniques. Hunters are required to check in the hide of any cougar taken, with skull and proof of sex attached. Coyote - Coyote numbers are good throughout the district. Try calling in early morning and late afternoon. Remember to ask for permission before hunting on private properties. Cougar - Hunting remains open. Successful hunters should remember that check-in of the hide with skull and proof of sex attached is mandatory; see the regulations for details. Coyote - Numbers are good in most of the district. Coyotes may respond to distress calls. Try calling in the early morning and late evening.
MORROW, GILLIAM and WHEELER COUNTIES Cougar - Hunting is open. Cougar are well distributed in our forested areas. Calling with distress calls or cougar vocalizations can be effective. Locating a fresh, naturally made kill has the best chance of success. Coyote - The coyote population is healthy with good numbers of coyotes available for those who wish to pursue them. Watch wind direction to help prevent giving away your location. Calling with game distress calls can be very successful. UMATILLA COUNTY Cougar - Cougar are well distributed in forested areas of the Walla Walla, Mt. Emily, and Ukiah units. Hunters will have best success by finding a fresh naturally made kill and sitting on it, or by using predator calls. Some success has come from following tracks until the cougar is located. Coyote - Are numerous throughout the District and hunters should have good success calling. Remember to ask permission before hunting on private lands. UNION COUNTY Cougar - Cougars are common in Union county. Focus on game rich areas with long ridgelines or saddles that cats typically travel. Setting up downwind of a deer or elk killed by a cougar can be productive. You need to be extremely patient and wear camo when calling cougars as they come in slowly and use every bit of cover as they approach. Using remote calls will focus the cat’s attention away from your blind. Remote motion devices next to the remote call will increase your chances of harvest. Above all, DO NOT MOVE! - their eyesight is excellent. Nonresident hunters can include a cougar tag with others tags for only $14.50. All cougars taken must be checked in within 10 days of harvest; call for an appointment before coming in. Coyote - Coyote numbers are good throughout the district. Try calling in early morning and late afternoon. Remember to ask for permission before hunting on private properties. LADD MARSH WILDLIFE AREA With the close of authorized hunting seasons on the area, Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area is closed to hunting and to all entry. This includes all portions of the wildlife area both west and east of Foothill Rd. The Glass Hill Unit will re-open April 1. A parking permit is needed for Ladd Marsh. Hunters get the permit free with their purchase of an annual hunting license. Display on car dash. More information Wallowa COUNTY COYOTE: Good numbers of coyotes can be found throughout Wallowa County. Calling coyotes with rabbit distress type calls has been effective for hunters. It is important to choose areas with abundant coyote sign and little human activity. COUGAR: Cougar numbers are strong throughout Wallowa County. Most lions are taken incidental to other hunting; however, calling with fawn bleat, or locating a cougar kill and waiting for a cat to return are often successful techniques.
GRANT COUNTY Bighorn sheep can be viewed along the South Fork of the John Day. The first ducklings and goslings are being seen in the valley, deer, antelope, and sheep are having their young as well. As spring progresses it is important to remember to leave any baby wildlife where you found them. It usually won’t be long before mom returns to check on them. 6/3/13. BAKER COUNTY Bighorn sheep and mule deer can be viewed along the Snake River road between Huntington and Richland. Keep your eyes open as Bald Eagles are also plentiful in the area. Bighorn sheep in the Burnt River are down low in the canyon along the riparian areas and can be viewed from the road. Morrow, Gilliam and Wheeler Counties The signs of spring are all here in the Heppner area. Sandhill cranes have been seen heading north for the summer. The official first sign of spring for the Heppner area, a Say’s phoebe has been seen and heard in the area. Our summer migrants are starting to appear. Long billed curlews can be seen in the wheat stubble fields. Mobs of ravens can be seen in the foothills, as can golden eagles. Ferruginous hawks can be seen the northern portion of the District on their nests. Short-eared owl can be seen along the grasslands of the north end of the District. Also in the grasslands one can spot horned larks, savanna sparrows, white-crowned sparrows, and meadowlarks. In areas that have good bunch grass in the north end of the District persistent birds can spot grasshopper sparrows, although they are easier to identify by sound. Our year-round resident raptors, red-tailed hawks, Northern harriers, and American kestrels are all easily found. Heppner’s merlin has been seen in the area as well. Prairie falcons can also be seen in the area, although much rarer to be found. Sharp-shinned hawks can be seen along the riparian areas of the north half of the District. In the yards of the district, one can find the common songbirds around the feeder. Dark-eyed juncos, song sparrows, house sparrows, white-crowned sparrows are all easily found. American gold finches and Rufus sided towhees can also be see in the Heppner area. Also be cautious in the gravel driveways and parking lots as killdeer are nesting and their nests are very hard to spot. Waterfowl can be seen paring up and starting nesting along the Columbia River and wetlands in the north end of the District. It is easy to spot mallards, American widgeon, northern shovelers, coot, blue wing, green wing, and cinnamon teals, buffleheads, and common mergansers. One can also spot common and Pied-billed grebes along the Columbia. Great blue herons are found along all of our streams that support fish. There are two that can be found most days between Heppner and Lexington along Willow Creek. In the wetlands of the area one can spot American Avocets, black-necked stilts, yellow-headed blackbirds and red-wing blackbirds. 5/7/13.
UNION COUNTY Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area Note: Wildlife viewers and anglers need a parking permit to park on the wildlife area. The $7 daily or $22 annual permit can be purchased online or at an ODFW office that sells licenses or at a license sales agent. Learn more about ODFW’s Wildlife Area Parking Permit Program. The Tule Lake Public Access Area and Auto Route and the Glass Hill Unit are open. Visitors are advised to carefully read posted signs and consult game bird regulations before entering the wildlife area. Dogs are not permitted within the Wildlife Area, on or off leash except during authorized hunting seasons. There are numerous quality viewing opportunities from county roads that pass through the area. Binoculars or a spotting scope will help as many animals are best viewed from a distance. Do not approach nesting birds or birds with young as this may make the young more vulnerable to predation. Most Canada goose broods have hatched and many of the young are nearly as large as the adults. A few broods of ducks have been seen recently but these seem to be late this year. Nearly every expected species of duck is present including Northern Pintail, Wood Duck, Mallard, American Wigeon, Cinnamon Teal, Green-winged Teal, Gadwall, Ring-necked Duck, Redhead, Bufflehead, Lesser Scaup, Ruddy Duck and Northern Shoveler. Numerous Blue-winged Teal have been seen recently. A few American White Pelicans are present on the wildlife area. Passerines on the area include Song Sparrow, Vesper Sparrow Tree Swallow, Violet-Green Swallow, Cliff Swallow, Barn Swallow and Northern Rough-winged Swallow Yellow Warbler and Common Yellowthroat in addition to both Eastern and Western Kingbirds. Great-horned Owls have hatched and most owlets have left their nests. Red-tailed Hawks are incubating or have hatched and most Swainson’s Hawks are nesting. Northern Harriers are also nesting and may be feeding young. Local nesting Sandhill Crane pairs are nesting and at least three pairs have hatched. Small groups of non-breeding cranes can be seen in fields and meadows all around the area. Please report any sandhill cranes wearing leg bands to the Ladd Marsh staff (541-963-4954). If possible, note the color and order of bands on each of the bird’s legs (e.g., pink above white on left leg; silver above black on right leg). The specific combination and order can identify individual birds. For more information on access rules for Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area, please consult the Oregon Game Bird Regulations or call the wildlife area (541) 963-4954. 6/3/13. |
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