Wallowa River
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22-Jul-22
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Conditions
: WALLOWA RIVER: Flows have been steadily dropping on the Wallowa River and trout fishing has been good at times. Some of the best fishing of the season will occur between now and the end of July. Good hatches of stoneflies and mayflies have occurred including recent hatches of golden stoneflies. Anglers are reminded that bull trout may be encountered in the Wallowa River and must be released unharmed. The Wallowa River opened for hatchery spring Chinook fishing on June 25 from the lower fence of Minam State Park upstream to the confluence with the Lostine River. The daily limit is two adult hatchery Chinook salmon and five jack hatchery Chinook salmon. The fishery will be open through July 24. However, the fishery may close early so anglers are encouraged to regularly check for regulation updates. Chinook salmon fishing effort has been light on the Wallowa River. However, salmon should be available throughout open section of the river. Last updated 7/13/22. Reported by: Oregon D.F.W |
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About: -
The Wallowa River is a Designated as a National Wild and Scenic River. The river located in northeastern corner of Oregon just west of Hells Canyon Recreational area. The freestone river flows through the heart of Oregon's beautiful Wallowa Valley and is regarded as one of Oregon's better trout fishing stream, often producing fish ranging from 18 to 20 inches in size. The Wallowa also a good spring steelhead fishery, producing 23 to 29-inch fish from February through April 15. Closest Town is Joseph, Oregon with Wallowa Lake in close vicinity. Remember the Wallowa River is a whitefish factory. Whitefish can be a great way to keep kids interested while steelhead fishing and can be great table fair. Simply tie in a small bead-head nymph dropper while fishing under a bobber rig and let the fun begin. Also, steelhead will often take a bead head nymph hanging under a jig.
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- Steelhead
- Bull Trout
- Rainbow Trout
- Coho & Chinook Salmon
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Sturgeon regulations in 2005 are similar to 2004, but anglers are advised to check the regulations for specific area rules. . In 2005, the Willamette River downstream of Willamette Falls is open to sturgeon retention Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of each week, from Jan. 1 through July 31 and again from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31. Sturgeon anglers this year are limited to the use of only one single-point, barbless hook .
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