Elk River Fish Report - Port Orford, OR (Curry County)

Steelhead fishing is slow as water conditions are low and clear

Elk River - Port Orford, OR (Curry County)

by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
2-16-2022
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Steelhead fishing is slow as water conditions are low and clear. Anglers may want to fish early mornings or late afternoons when there’s less bright light on the water. There are a few late hatchery Chinook, but all wild Chinook must be released.

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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports

for Wednesday, February 16th, 2022

: ODFW Staff Recommendations for 2022 Recreational Halibut Seasons Available
Upper Klamath Lake: The lake is 2.9 feet below full pool and 55 percent full
Agate Lake: Agate received 1,000 legal rainbow trout this week
Applegate Reservoir: The reservoir is at 19 percent capacity
Applegate River: The river coloreed up a little bit with the Monday rain
Arizona Pond: Young anglers may have some success early in the morning
Chetco River: Current water conditions are low and clear

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