Utah Fish Report
Smith River Fish Report for 10-22-2025


Anglers are continuing to find striped bass and smallmouth regularly

Smith River - Reedsport, OR (Douglas County)


by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
10-22-2025
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Anglers are continuing to find striped bass and smallmouth regularly. Striped bass seem to be more interested in lures and baits during the late evening hours.

Smith river is closed to all fishing above Spencer Creek after September 15 till December 1 under permanent rule. North Fork Smith also closes to all fishing above Johnson Creek.




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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Wednesday, October 22nd

Crane Prairie Reservoir: Crane Prairie Reservoir will close to angling for the season on November 1
Detroit Reservoir: Water elevation continues to drop to provide for winter storage capacity
Foster Reservoir: The reservoir elevation is dropping down to its winter low-water level
Santiam River ( North Fork) : The river is currently running at around 1,600 cfs at the gage in Mehama
Santiam River ( North Fork) Above Detroit Lake: Currently, flows are around 480 cfs
Santiam River (South Fork): Flows are currently at around 1,300 cfs at the gage in Waterloo
Ben Irving Reservoir: Fishing is slow
Cooper Creek Reservoir: Hold over trout from the spring stocking should be picking up
Diamond Lake: The water temperature should be dropping, and the fish should be on the bite
Galesville Reservoir: The reservoir is about 20 feet lower than summer full pool
Lemolo Lake: Brown trout fishing should be good
Plat I Reservoir: Anglers are catching a few largemouth recently with the cooler weather

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Tuesday, October 21st

Grande Ronde River: Fishing for steelhead and coho salmon has been slow but should improve in the coming weeks
Imnaha River: Steelhead fishing has started to pick up
Wallowa Lake : Kokanee are spawning along the Wallowa River
Wallowa River: Trout and whitefish can be caught on a variety of baits, lures, and flies
Alton Baker Canoe Canal: Will be stocked each week through the week of November 10
Blue River Reservoir: Boat and Parking Updates
Rogue River- Upper (Above Lost Creek): Rain this weekend may bring water levels up significantly