Good smallmouth bass angling

Umpqua River- South


by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
7-24-2025
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The South Umpqua River is open for trout from May 22-Sept. 15, catch and release only. Open for bass angling during trout season. Smallmouth bass angling should be good. 




More Reports

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Thursday, July 24th
: ODFW Recreation Report
Salmon River: Great spot for coastal cutthroat trout fishing!
Ben Irving Reservoir: Fishing is slow
Cooper Creek Reservoir: Bass and bluegill fishing is good
Diamond Lake: Fishing is good
Galesville Reservoir: Galesville Reservoir Updates
Hemlock Lake: Fishing should be good
Lake Marie: Fishing is slow for trout
Lemolo Lake: Angling should be good for all trout
Plat I Reservoir: Fishing is slow
Umpqua River- North : Summer steelhead angling is slow

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Wednesday, July 23rd

Santiam River ( North Fork) Above Detroit Lake: Will be stocked this week
Santiam River (South Fork): Flows are consistent
Hat Rock Pond: Anglers should find success
Jubilee Lake: Fishing is good
McNary Channel Ponds: Bass fishing can be good
McKay Reservoir: Lots of crappie and perch
Umatilla River: Trout fishing is currently open
Coos River: Best fishing is near the slack tides
Coquille River: Striped bass are being caught
Smith River: Striped bass still being caught
Tenmile Lakes: Tenmile Lakes Update
Umpqua River: Smallmouth fishing is great