Utah Fish Report
Emigrant Reservoir Fish Report for 1-26-2026


Emigrant Lake is 30 percent full and the boat ramp may be difficult to launch

Emigrant Reservoir - Ashland, OR (Jackson County)


by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
1-26-2026
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Emigrant Lake is 30 percent full and the boat ramp may be difficult to launch and retrieve larger boats at this level. With cooler weather trout should be throughout the reservoir.

There is a longstanding health advisory for consumption of resident warmwater species in Emigrant for high levels of mercury. Consult the sportfishing regulations or the Oregon Health Authority for more information on consumption guidelines.

The most current elevations for Emigrant Reservoir and other Rogue Basin reservoirs can be found on the Bureau of Reclamation's website, here.




More Reports

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Monday, January 26th
Jubilee Lake: Expect ice to be on the lake this time of year
McNary Channel Ponds: Trout will likely be most active in the morning and late evening hours
Umatilla River: Steelhead fishing has been good on the Umatilla River
Henry Hagg Lake: Henry Hagg Lake Report
Agate Lake: Agate Lake is still at 35 percent full
Applegate Reservoir: The lake level is 1,900 ft and the surface temperature at Applegate is 42F

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Thursday, January 22nd
: ODFW Recreation Report
Ben Irving Reservoir: Until spring conditions return, angling will be slow for warmwater fishes
Cooper Creek Reservoir: The water does have some color
Coos River: Rougher weather/waves warrant caution when fishing along the jetties
Coquille River: Steelhead are now available in all reaches up to Powers on the S.F. Coquille and LaVarne Park
Diamond Lake: Winter weather has finally arrived, and the lake is frozen over
Galesville Reservoir: The reservoir is about 40 feet lower than summer full pool
Lake Marie: Fishing has been slow, but no recent reports
Lemolo Lake: Remains ice free and fish will be concentrated
Plat I Reservoir: Angling is slow in the areas with water
Smith River: Winter steelhead fishing is slow
Tenmile Lakes: Winter steelhead are in Tenmile Creek and Eel Creek
Umpqua River: Winter steelhead are being caught throughout the mainstem
Umpqua River- North : Winter steelhead fishing is picking up and early returns seem to be above the 10-year average
Umpqua River- South : Reports of steelhead are being caught throughout the river