Drought conditions will likely pose big problems for Oregon’s iconic cold-water species. Oregon Fish and Wildlife’s Michelle Dennehy said everyone is on the lookout.
“If people see a die-off of salmon or steelhead, in particular, we ask that you reach out to your district or reach out to us somehow,” she said.
And, while fishing in some areas could close due to low water, other areas could be great for anglers, especially for warm water species, like bass and yellow perch.
“We stock our high lakes with trout, so that’s another potential great opportunity this summer and every summer,” Dennehy said. “Waters are going to be cooler, but they too will have less and warmer water this year, due to the drought.”
Dennehy urges anglers to check ODFW’s website for the latest regulations, because they could vary from the printed booklet, as waterways warm up and dry out.
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