Plan on fishing in Baker County, watch for signs with QR codes
By Shannon Weidemann (McKone) on Friday, February 18th, 2022 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
BAKER COUNTY – The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is reminding those who plan on fishing in Baker County to keep their eyes out for QR code signs posted at various fishing locations around the county. In the ODFW Recreation Report it was noted that “Anglers with smartphones can provide fishing reports and feedback on-site by scanning the QR code, which directs anglers to our ODFW Fishing Report survey. Directions on how to use the QR codes are provided right on the signs.”
Waterbody updates provided in that report are as follows:
BROWNLEE RESERVOIR: crappie, bass, perch, catfish, bluegill, trout
Brownlee Reservoir is 38 ft. below full pool, and the reservoir is below the usable elevation
for Hewitt Park, Holcomb Park, Steck Park and Spring Recreation boat ramps. Follow the
links below to get up-to-date information on access along Brownlee Reservoir.
Call the Idaho Power Company’s recording at 1-800-422-3143 to get information on access
at recreational sites. | Reservoir level information
There have been no recent fishing reports from Brownlee Reservoir, but fishing will likely
improve later in the year as the weather warms. Last updated 2/16/22.
OXBOW RESERVOIR: trout, crappie, bass, catfish
No recent reports. Last updated 1/19/22.
HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR: trout, crappie, bass, catfish
No recent reports. Last updated 1/19/22.
SNAKE RIVER below HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR: steelhead, trout, bass
Fishing effort for steelhead on the Snake River below Hells Canyon Reservoir has been light
at times.
As of Jan. 1, 2022, steelhead anglers on the Snake River can harvest two hatchery
steelhead per day. Anglers are reminded that barbless hooks are required when angling for
steelhead in the Snake River. Anglers on the Snake River may encounter bull trout. All bull
trout should be handled with care and must be released immediately. Last updated 2/16/22.
SNAKE RIVER (above Brownlee Reservoir): channel catfish, flathead catfish,
smallmouth bass
No recent fishing reports. Last updated 1/19/22..
