Applegate Reservoir Fish Report - Jacksonville, OR (Jackson County)

Fishing for warmwater fish should be the focus for Applegate anglers

Applegate Reservoir - Jacksonville, OR (Jackson County)

by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
8-23-2023
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Applegate reservoir level is currently at 1945 feet, and the surface temperature has dropped to 75oF. Check up-to-date reservoir levels here, or call the Army Corps of Engineers at 800-472-2434 for flow and temperature information. The Copper and Hart-tish Park boat ramps are available.‌

Fishing for warmwater fish should be the focus for Applegate anglers. Fishing for bass is good, especially for smallmouth bass. Trout anglers will want to fish early morning and in deeper water but should be cautious with catch-and-release fishing as reservoir surface temperatures rise.‌

There is a longstanding health advisory for consumption of resident species due to elevated levels of mercury. See Oregon Health Authority consumption guidelines or the 2022 sportfishing regulations for more information.

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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports

for Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023

Chewaucan River: The river went from 25cfs to 130cfs overnight recently due to rainstorms
Holbrook Reservoir: Fishing has been fairly slow at this reservoir
Upper Klamath Lake: The lake is 3.6 feet below full pool and 45 percent full
Krumbo Reservoir: Access to the reservoir is currently closed for constructio
Lofton Reservoir: The water is still low and the boat ramp is roughly 20 feet from the boat launch
Agate Lake: Agate Reservoir is 37 percent full
Applegate River: The release from the dam is averaging 300 cfs
Ben Irving Reservoir: We have reports of decent bass being caught towards the head of the reservoir
Cooper Creek Reservoir: Anglers after trout should be targeting early hours near sunrise
Diamond Lake: Catch rates for rainbow trout at Diamond Lake have picked up a bit
Emigrant Reservoir: Emigrant is 27 percent full, dropping five feet since last week
Expo Pond: Fishing for bass and panfish is good
Fish Lake : Fish Lake is 44 percent full
Galesville Reservoir: No recent reports from Galesville but bass fishing should still be good
Hemlock Lake: Poor air quality from distant fires
Howard Prairie Reservoir: Howard Prairie is at 38 percent full and dropping
Hyatt Lake: Hyatt is 43 percent full and dropping
Lemolo Lake: Mixed results from recent reports
Lost Creek Lake: Smallmouth bass fishing is good
Rogue River- Upper: The release from Lost Creek Reservoir is 1825 cfs and temperature is 56F
Umpqua River: Chinook fishing has started pick up in the lower river
South Umpqua River : Smallmouth bass fishing on the South remains great
Kilchis River: Cutthroat are available throughout the river
Nehalem River: Fishing remains fair with a few fish being caught daily
Trask River: Cutthroat trout are throughout the Trask River
Wilson River: The Wilson is low and clear right now
Oxbow Reservoir: Fishing for bass and catfish has been good recently
Hells Canyon Reservoir: Fishing for bass and catfish has been good
Snake River- Below Hells Canyon Reservoir: Bass fishing can be excellent in Hells Canyon during the summer
Brownlee Reservoir: Fishing for bass and catfish has been good lately

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