Owyhee River
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01-Mar-24
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Conditions
: OWYHEE RIVER: Flows are currently around 250 cfs. Brown trout should be finished spawning for the most part but please avoid wading in areas with gravely substrate to protect eggs buried in the gravel.?
No reports on fishing but the higher water levels may effect fishing and insect hatches. Last updated 2/26/2024 Reported by: Oregon D.F.W |
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About: -
Owyhee River may be Idaho's and Oregon's most secluded river.
Hidden among thousands of square miles of remote canyons and sagebrush desert
where Idaho, Nevada, and Oregon meet, the river was named for a group of
Hawaiians who disappeared up the river in 1810. Five different stretches of the
Owyhee are known for their whitewater. The Rome to Lake Owyhee section is a
popular intermediate run, with a couple of drops rated up to Class IV. The Rome
launch site has excellent access for two-wheel drive vehicles. Overnight
camping, potable water, and toilet facilities are available.
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- brown trout and hatchery rainbow trout
- smallmouth bass
- channel catfish
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ODFW conducted spawning surveys in 2012; the Owyhee River below Owyhee Dam on Nov. 29-30 and Dec. 8-9. A total of 1,488 brown trout redds were counted for a density of 197.3 redds per mile. Only in 2009 and 2010 were more redds counted.
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