Mckenzie
RECEIVE FISHING REPORT UPDATES!
Rating - Good
Friday, Jan 23 2026
MCKENZIE RIVER below Leaburg Lake (R1): Trout, steelheadBeginning Nov. 1, anglers may only use lures and artificial flies. Fishing for summer steelhead remains open throughout the river.All non-adipose fin-clipped trout must be released unharmed. Check the 2026 Sport Fishing Regulations for bait restrictions in the segment you plan to fish.The lower McKenzie River is open to retention of adipose fin-clipped salmon and steelhead and non-adipose fin-clipped steelhead greater than 24 inches long. A Columbia River Basin Endorsement is required for anglers targeting salmon and steelhead in the McKenzie. Last updated 1/13/2026.MCKENZIE RIVER above Leaburg Lake (R2): Trout, steelheadAll non-adipose fin-clipped trout must be released unharmed. Bait is allowed from Leaburg Dam to Forest Glen Boat Ramp until Oct. 31, but beginning Nov. 1, anglers may only use lures and artificial flies. Last updated 1/13/2026.
Friday, Jan 23 2026
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Trout, Salmon, and Steelhead
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Mckenzie
RECEIVE FISHING REPORT UPDATES!
Rating - Good
MCKENZIE RIVER below Leaburg Lake (R1): Trout, steelheadBeginning Nov. 1, anglers may only use lures and artificial flies. Fishing for summer steelhead remains open throughout the river.All non-adipose fin-clipped trout must be released unharmed. Check the 2026 Sport Fishing Regulations for bait restrictions in the segment you plan to fish.The lower McKenzie River is open to retention of adipose fin-clipped salmon and steelhead and non-adipose fin-clipped steelhead greater than 24 inches long. A Columbia River Basin Endorsement is required for anglers targeting salmon and steelhead in the McKenzie. Last updated 1/13/2026.MCKENZIE RIVER above Leaburg Lake (R2): Trout, steelheadAll non-adipose fin-clipped trout must be released unharmed. Bait is allowed from Leaburg Dam to Forest Glen Boat Ramp until Oct. 31, but beginning Nov. 1, anglers may only use lures and artificial flies. Last updated 1/13/2026.
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