Thief Valley Reservoir Fish Report

Thief Valley Reservoir has begun to refill after draining in early September

Thief Valley Reservoir

by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
10-21-2025
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Thief Valley Reservoir has begun to refill after draining in early September. It has been restocked so some trout are available to anglers.

Please note that Thief Valley Reservoir is under "precautionary" status for harmful algae blooms. Follow this link to see the Oregon Health Authorities website showing harmful algae bloom advisories.

Follow this link to see the Bureau of Reclamation website listing current reservoir levels.

More Reports

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
Phillips Reservoir: Fishing for perch has been good

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports

for Monday, October 20th

Umatilla River: Fishing has been good on the lower Umatilla River
Kilchis River: Find resident coastal cutthroat trout throughout the basin and the Kilchis River
Necanicum River: The Necanicum is very low, but concentrate on deep pools with cover
Nehalem River: The Nehalem Fall Chinook fishing slowed a little this week
Nestucca River: Fall Chinook has been fair in the Nestucca
Three Rivers: Heavy rains predicted for the end of this week may move some fall Chinook salmon into Three Rivers
Trask River: Fall Chinook fishing in the Trask River should pick up following rains
Wilson River: Fall Chinook fishing in the Wilson River should improve following heavy rains
Applegate Reservoir: The cooler overnight temperatures and rain should help out with trout fishing
Hyatt Lake: Hyatt is 71 percent full
Rogue River - Middle: Flow in Grants Pass is about 1,510 cfs