Middle Fork of the Williamette Fish Report

Middle Fork Williamette River Report

Middle Fork of the Williamette

by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
12-8-2025
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers refurbished the boat ramp on the south side of the Middle Fork Willamette just below Dexter Dam allowing drift boat and raft access. Chinook and summer steelhead fishing should be good June – July downstream of Dexter Dam.

A Columbia River Basin Endorsement is required for anglers targeting salmon and steelhead.

The Middle Fork Willamette above Lookout Point and Hills Creek reservoirs are open to fishing using lures and artificial flies. All wild trout must be released upstream of Lookout Point Reservoir. The Middle Fork Willamette River is not stocked with hatchery trout.

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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports

for Monday, December 8th

Alton Baker Canoe Canal: Was last stocked the week of November 10, with 750 hatchery rainbow trout
Carmen Reservoir: ODFW plans to resume stocking in Carmen Reservoir in the summer of 2026
Fall Creek Reservoir: Fall Creek Reservoir is currently being held down
Foster Reservoir: The reservoir elevation has dropped down to its winter low-water level
Gold Lake: Gold Lake is now closed for the rest of 2025
Hills Creek Reservoir: Hills Creek Reservoir Report
McKenzie River: Fishing for summer steelhead remains open throughout the river

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