Oregon Fishing Forecast | Week of November 2, 2026
Week of November 2, 2026 · Freshwater · Oregon
The Oregon fishing forecast for the week of November 2, 2026 covers cutthroat trout, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, yellow perch, smallmouth bass, chinook, kokanee, lake trout, brown trout, walleye, steelhead, channel catfish, bull trout, and crappie. Open your region for a 7-day read on Siltcoos Lake, Willamette River, Crane Prairie, and Columbia River, and the other waters people actually fish.
Each day shows whether the bite looks worth the drive, plus the best window and the wind. It is a planning guide, not a promise of fish.
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Coast Range freshwater fishing
Coast Range freshwater fishing forecast
For anglers interested in walleye fishing or pike fishing in the Coast Range freshwater region of Saskatchewan, popular lake names like Siltcoos Lake and Tahkenitch Lake offer abundant opportunities. Many locals also know where to fish along the Alsea River and Siuslaw River, where Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout are commonly sought after. Largemouth Bass and Yellow Perch provide exciting action in the region’s many smaller lakes and ponds.
This week, anglers can expect cold conditions across the Coast Range, with clear skies dominating most days. A noticeable wind may make casting challenging on open waters, but sheltered coves could offer a better bite. The snow from earlier in the week is melting slowly, contributing to slightly higher water levels, and patience will be key to finding the best bite for active fish.
Where to fish: Siltcoos Lake, Tahkenitch Lake, Alsea River, Siuslaw River.
Cutthroat Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 8:55 AM and 7:03 PM. The moderate east wind on Siltcoos Lake made presenting flies a challenge today, with the cold 5.5 C water keeping the cutthroat deep despite steady pressure.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 8:57 AM or 7:01 PM. A light south breeze across Tahkenitch Lake offered a gentle drift, but the slightly warmer 6.2 C water and steady pressure didn’t quite ignite a feeding frenzy for the trout.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Light rain fell on the Alsea River, making for a peaceful atmosphere.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 8:59 AM, or the last hour before 6:59 PM. Put in at Siuslaw River for cutthroat trout. The day rates slow. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 9:01 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. cutthroat trout at Siltcoos Lake: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Pressure is falling.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Tahkenitch Lake if cutthroat trout is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on cutthroat trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Largemouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 8:55 AM and 7:03 PM. With the water still chilly on Siltcoos Lake and a steady east breeze, I’d probe those shallow, sun-warmed pockets hoping for a sluggish bite to pick up.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 8:57 AM or 7:01 PM. Tahkenitch Lake’s slightly warmer surface and gentle south air flow might coax a few lunkers out of the deeper cover, so I’d work a jig slowly along the drop-offs.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. The cold Alsea River, with that moderate southeast gust and light drizzle, suggests a tough pick, but I’d still try flipping baits into current breaks for a reaction strike.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 8:59 AM, or the last hour before 6:59 PM. On the Siuslaw River, even with a light south wind and a rising atmospheric condition, the continued drizzle and cool water mean a painfully slow presentation is key, perhaps a suspended jerkbait near submerged structure.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 9:01 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Given the steady push of southerly air and a bit more warmth in Siltcoos Lake, I’d still expect a grind today, pitching creature baits into thick cover, hoping for a territorial strike.
Pressure is falling.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. A falling glass and moderate easterly push on Tahkenitch Lake could mean a feeding window, so I’d cover water quickly with a spinnerbait, targeting points and channels before the conditions stabilize.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on largemouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Rainbow Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 8:55 AM and 7:03 PM. At Siltcoos Lake, the steady pressure and cool 5.5 C water meant working the shallower edges of the weed beds was the best bet under an eastern breeze.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 8:57 AM or 7:01 PM. Over at Tahkenitch Lake, a light southerly wind and slightly warmer 6.2 C water prompted a deeper presentation near structure, hoping for a mid-day surge.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Fishing Alsea River in a light drizzle with a moderate southeast wind, we cast our lines, enjoying the peaceful morning.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 8:59 AM, or the last hour before 6:59 PM. Put in at Siuslaw River for rainbow trout. The day rates slow. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 9:01 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. rainbow trout at Siltcoos Lake: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Pressure is falling.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Tahkenitch Lake if rainbow trout is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on rainbow trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Yellow Perch fishing — 7-day forecast
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 8:55 AM and 7:03 PM. On Siltcoos Lake, the easterly breeze kept the bite fair in the colder water, so we probed the drop-offs near the reeds.
Light wind.
Midday is the slow stretch. Plan around 8:57 AM or 7:01 PM. Tahkenitch Lake offered a decent bite with a light southerly riffle, and the perch were holding around submerged timber in that slightly warmer water.
Steady weather, no strong push either way.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. The Alsea River was tough going today; a steady southeast breeze and chilly drizzle made the perch lethargic, so we worked the slower eddies for any takers.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 8:59 AM, or the last hour before 6:59 PM. Despite the rising atmospheric push and a milder water temp of 6.3 degrees, the Siuslaw River perch were still finicky, only picking at baits near deep structure during the light rain.
Enough rain or snow to dirty inflows.
No need to race the sun. Start near 9:01 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. A moderate southerly push across Siltcoos Lake didn’t help the slow perch action, even with the water touching 6.7 degrees, demanding a finesse approach near submerged brush.
Pressure is falling.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Tahkenitch Lake provided some decent action as the easterly breeze picked up and the pressure started to drop, prompting us to target the perch staging off the weed lines in 6.3-degree water.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on yellow perch days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Willamette Valley fishing
Willamette Valley fishing forecast
For anglers exploring the Willamette Valley region of Saskatchewan, diverse fishing opportunities await across its scenic waters. If you’re wondering where to fish, the Willamette River is a prime spot for robust Chinook, while the clear currents of the McKenzie River are excellent for Rainbow Trout. Many lake names here, such as Fern Ridge and Detroit Lake, are teeming with both Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass, offering exciting action for bass enthusiasts. While some anglers might be searching for walleye fishing or pike fishing, the best bite in these parts often comes from these feisty trout and bass.
This week brings clear skies and cold temperatures to the Willamette Valley region, with some lingering snow on the banks and a noticeable wind making conditions crisp on the water. Anglers should prepare for the chill, as the cold can make fish less active in open areas. However, this clear weather often translates to good visibility in the water, which can be advantageous for sight fishing in shallower spots. The steady wind might create ripples that help break up the water’s surface, potentially making fish feel more secure and willing to bite near structure.
Where to fish: Willamette River, Fern Ridge, Detroit Lake, McKenzie River.
Rainbow Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 8:50 AM and 7:00 PM. The Willamette River’s chilly 4.5 C water on a gray, calm day meant the trout were holding deep, so I worked the slower eddies with a jig, hoping the steady conditions would eventually coax a bite.
Light wind.
No need to race the sun. Start near 8:52 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. On Fern Ridge, the 5.6 C water and light southerly breeze had me focusing on drop-offs, as the consistent gray sky often encourages trout to feed cautiously near structure.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 8:53 AM and 6:57 PM. With that said, let’s proceed.
Light wind.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 8:54 AM and 6:56 PM. Put in at McKenzie River for rainbow trout. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Pressure is rising.
No need to race the sun. Start near 8:56 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. rainbow trout at Willamette River: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Fern Ridge if rainbow trout is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on rainbow trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Smallmouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (7:00 PM). On the Willamette River, with water barely above freezing and skies gray, we had to crawl tubes along the deepest breaks, hoping a lethargic smallie would grudgingly mouth it.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Dawn (8:52 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (6:59 PM). Fern Ridge proved stingy; the cool, dull conditions and gentle south breeze kept the bass glued to the bottom, requiring painstaking finesse tactics near structure.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 6:57 PM. Under clear skies on Detroit Lake, the subtle southeast air currents offered little help locating fish, so we focused on slow-rolling swimbaits along steep, sun-warmed rock walls.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 6:56 PM. The McKenzie River, with its slightly rising water temperature and patchy sun, still demanded patient jigging in current seams where smallmouth might ambush passing forage.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is rising.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (6:55 PM). On the Willamette River, a rising atmospheric reading combined with the chilling sleet and a light southeast draft made for incredibly tough fishing, forcing us to probe every submerged log with dropshots.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Dawn (8:57 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (6:54 PM). Fern Ridge remained unyielding, the persistent gray sky and gentle northern breeze suggesting a deep water bite for sluggish bass, best targeted with slow-moving plastics near drop-offs.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on smallmouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Chinook fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 8:50 AM and 7:00 PM. The Willamette River offered a fair start to the week, with overcast skies and a light southwest breeze suggesting a slow, deep presentation might tempt a cold-blooded chinook.
Light wind.
No need to race the sun. Start near 8:52 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Fern Ridge Reservoir, under a continued blanket of gray and a gentle southerly push, called for working the drop-offs where the slightly warmer water might hold active fish.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 8:53 AM and 6:57 PM. With clear skies over Detroit Lake and a soft southeast breath, the steady pressure suggested a patient approach, perhaps jigging near structure, would be key to finding a bite.
Light wind.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 8:54 AM and 6:56 PM. The McKenzie River’s warmest water yet, under a sky with scattered patches of white and a gentle southeast air current, hinted that trolling a bit faster might provoke a strike from an aggressive chinook.
Pressure is rising.
No need to race the sun. Start near 8:56 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. A rising pressure system combined with light southeast winds and a mix of snow or rain made for a truly slow day on the Willamette River, demanding persistence and a very subtle offering.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Despite a cool north breeze stirring Fern Ridge’s surface under a steady gray sky, the consistent pressure held promise for those willing to scour the ledges with a methodical retrieve.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on chinook days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Largemouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 8:50 AM and 7:00 PM. Monday at the Willamette River, with the water a chilly 4.5C and a light southwest breeze, I’d probe the deeper bends for sluggish bass.
Light wind.
No need to race the sun. Start near 8:52 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Tuesday at Fern Ridge, the slightly warmer 5.6C water and gentle southerly air current might draw fish to sun-exposed points, so I’d start there.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 8:53 AM and 6:57 PM. Wednesday on Detroit Lake, with clear skies and a gentle southeast air movement, I’d cast around submerged timber, hoping the stable conditions entice a bite.
Light wind.
Overcast lets you fish through the day, with a bump at 8:54 AM and 6:56 PM. Thursday, the McKenzie River’s higher water temperature of 6.7C and light southeast flow suggest a search for active fish near current breaks, where they might ambush prey.
Pressure is rising.
No need to race the sun. Start near 8:56 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Friday’s rising pressure and impending foul weather on the Willamette River, despite the 5.9C water, make me think a slow, deep presentation near structure will be key to coaxing any strikes.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Saturday at Fern Ridge, the north breeze and slightly cooler 5.4C water might push bass into protected coves, making those sheltered spots my prime target for the day.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on largemouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Cascades fishing
Cascades fishing forecast
For anglers searching for fishing in the Cascades region of Saskatchewan, popular lake names like Crane Prairie and Wickiup offer excellent opportunities. Many wonder where to fish for the abundant Rainbow Trout and Kokanee found in these waters, often finding the best bite early in the morning. The Deschutes River is well-known for its strong runs of Brown Trout, providing a thrilling challenge for fly fishers. Anglers also pursue Lake Trout in deeper sections of Odell Lake, while those interested in walleye fishing or pike fishing might explore other nearby options that complement the region’s diverse offerings.
This week, anglers can expect cold temperatures across the Cascades region, with occasional snow flurries moving through the area. Winds will remain light to moderate, which generally makes for more comfortable casting and boat control. The water will be clear in most locations, allowing for good visibility to spot fish activity or structure. These conditions mean slower metabolism for fish, so a slower presentation and deeper fishing might be more effective for a successful outing this week.
Where to fish: Crane Prairie, Wickiup, Deschutes River, Odell Lake.
Rainbow Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Use the first light at 8:43 AM, or the last hour before 6:53 PM. Under a uniform gray sky, Crane Prairie’s three-degree water and light southwest breeze kept the steady atmospheric pressure from truly igniting a hot bite, demanding a slow retrieve near the colder depths.
Pressure is falling.
No need to race the sun. Start near 8:45 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Wickiup presented a fair challenge beneath a solid gray ceiling, where the slight westerly air and a falling air column meant we probed deeper for trout in the three-point-one-degree water.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 8:46 AM and 6:50 PM. With a wide-open mouth.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 8:47 AM, or the last hour before 6:49 PM. Put in at Odell Lake for rainbow trout. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Pressure is rising.
No need to race the sun. Start near 8:48 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. rainbow trout at Crane Prairie: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Wickiup if rainbow trout is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on rainbow trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Kokanee fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Use the first light at 8:43 AM, or the last hour before 6:53 PM. On Crane Prairie, we started deep near the old river channel, but with the water hovering just above freezing and a gentle southwest breeze, the bite remained stubbornly slow despite the overcast sky.
Pressure is falling.
No need to race the sun. Start near 8:45 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. For kokanee, Wickiup is the water. Fair conditions. Fish the first break. A slower retrieve fits a cold week better than a fast one.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 8:46 AM and 6:50 PM. Good kokanee fishing if you put in at Deschutes River. Fish the first break. If the first spot is quiet, move. Do not grind an empty piece of water.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 8:47 AM, or the last hour before 6:49 PM. Put in at Odell Lake for kokanee. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Pressure is rising.
No need to race the sun. Start near 8:48 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. kokanee at Crane Prairie: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Wickiup if kokanee is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on kokanee days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Lake Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Work the basin from mid-morning through early afternoon. Dawn (8:43 AM) is optional. On Crane Prairie, the steady air and gentle southwest wind meant a slow jig was key for the deep-holding lakers in the 3.0 C water.
Pressure is falling.
Stay deep once the sun is up. The beach is the wrong place today. Wickiup saw a tough bite as the air pressure fell, compelling us to relentlessly work the shallower zones with the light west wind, searching for any takers in the 3.1 C water.
Pressure is falling.
Give it until after 8:46 AM, then fish the deep water, not the shoreline. Deschutes River proved fruitful under a clear expanse, as the fishing continued.
Pressure is rising.
Work the basin from mid-morning through early afternoon. Dawn (8:47 AM) is optional. Put in at Odell Lake for lake trout. The day rates fair. Fish the deep basin. Change direction over the same water before you leave a basin.
Pressure is rising.
Stay deep once the sun is up. The beach is the wrong place today. lake trout at Crane Prairie: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the deep basin. Early light can pull a few up. By mid-morning they are back in the deep water.
Light wind.
Give it until after 8:50 AM, then fish the deep water, not the shoreline. Start at Wickiup if lake trout is the target. Fair day. Fish the deep basin. Stay on one contour once you contact fish. They are using that break, not the whole lake.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on lake trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Brown Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Use the first light at 8:43 AM, or the last hour before 6:53 PM. On Arrowhead Lake, the cold 3.0 C water under an overcast sky with a light southwest breeze meant starting deep near structure, hoping steady conditions would eventually coax a bite.
Pressure is falling.
No need to race the sun. Start near 8:45 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Fishing Willow Creek Reservoir with a light westerly whisper and dropping pressure, the 3.1 C water had the browns lethargic, so a slow presentation along the drop-offs was key.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 8:46 AM and 6:50 PM. Clearwater Lake offered a surprisingly good day despite the falling pressure; the 4.4 C water and clear skies had us probing shady banks with small flies, anticipating a midday surge.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 8:47 AM, or the last hour before 6:49 PM. On Pinnacle Lake, the rising pressure and 4.6 C water, coupled with a gentle southeast breeze under broken skies, suggested targeting submerged timber where the browns might be moving.
Pressure is rising.
No need to race the sun. Start near 8:48 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Glacier Lake proved challenging, the browns uninterested despite the 4.6 C water and rising pressure under persistent overcast, forcing us to try every trick in the book near rocky points.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Eagle Peak Lake delivered a fair outing with a steady atmosphere and light southerly drift, but the 3. 4 , 5, 6.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on brown trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Columbia River fishing
Columbia River fishing forecast
Anglers exploring the Columbia River region of Saskatchewan will discover diverse opportunities where to fish for a variety of species. Many people focus their walleye fishing efforts along the main Columbia River, especially near the Deschutes mouth, where the best bite often occurs for abundant Walleye. For those seeking a challenge, the John Day River is known for its Steelhead runs, offering thrilling battles. Smallmouth Bass are a popular game fish.
Where to fish: Columbia River, Deschutes mouth, John Day River, Celilo Lake.
Smallmouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (6:49 PM). On the Columbia River, a light southeast breeze barely ruffled the surface, making for a tough bite with the water hovering just above five degrees, so we worked the rocky points hoping for a reaction strike.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
Dawn (8:47 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (6:48 PM). Fishing the Deschutes mouth proved challenging as the eastern drift was light and the dropping glass, coupled with a mix of snow and rain, kept the smallmouth hunkered down despite the slightly warmer water.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 6:46 PM. The John Day River gave up a few fish on a fair day, but the falling air and five-degree water meant we had to slow down our presentations along the structure, with a gentle westerly pushing just enough current.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is rising.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 6:45 PM. Celilo Lake was a real grind; the rising atmosphere and a subtle northwest current meant the smallmouth were practically glued to the bottom, refusing all but the most subtle offerings in the nearly six-degree water.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (6:44 PM). Back on the Columbia River, a steady barometer and a light westerly didn’t help the poor bite, as the cold drizzle and five-point-four degree water kept the bass lethargic, despite our best efforts around the riprap.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Dawn (8:53 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (6:42 PM). The Deschutes mouth offered little relief on a poor day, with the water dipping below five degrees and the air holding steady, demanding an excruciatingly slow retrieve near any thermal advantage to tempt a strike from the smallmouth.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on smallmouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Walleye fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (6:49 PM). On the Columbia River, a light southeast breeze on a steady day means I’d start jigging the slower seams, expecting a decent bite in that cool 5.2-degree water.
Pressure is falling.
Dawn (8:47 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (6:48 PM). At the Deschutes mouth, with the pressure dropping and a hint of snow or rain on the way, I’d focus on the current breaks, hoping the slightly warmer 5.8-degree water keeps the walleye active before the weather turns.
Pressure is falling.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 6:46 PM. The John Day River, despite a falling glass, should offer a good bite with that light westerly pushing bait, so I’d slow-roll plastics along the drop-offs in the chilly 5.0-degree water.
Pressure is rising.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 6:45 PM. Celilo Lake should be fair with the glass coming up and a light northwest wind; I’d try drifting blades over the flats, searching for fish in the 5.7-degree water as they adjust to the change.
Light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (6:44 PM). Back on the Columbia River, with light rain and steady pressure making for a slow day, I’d hug the bottom with a jig and minnow in the 5.4-degree current, hoping to entice a stubborn bite.
Light wind.
Dawn (8:53 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (6:42 PM). At the Deschutes mouth, the super cold 4. 6-degree water means a slow presentation is key, so I’d vertically jig spoons near structure with that light southeast breeze, expecting a subtle take on this particular outing.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on walleye days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Steelhead fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Use the first light at 8:46 AM, or the last hour before 6:49 PM. On the Columbia River Monday, the steady pressure and light southerly breeze kept things fair, but with the cool 5.2-degree water under a gray sky, we really had to probe those deeper runs for a taker.
Pressure is falling.
No need to race the sun. Start near 8:47 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. The Deschutes mouth offered a fair Tuesday, and with the pressure dropping as snow mixed with rain, that slightly warmer 5.8-degree water had me targeting seams where fish might be feeling frisky despite the low, dark sky.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 8:49 AM and 6:46 PM. Wednesday was a good one on the John Day River; the falling pressure and light westerly wind under a muted light seemed to stir things, making us work the slower pools hard in that chilly 5.0-degree water.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 8:50 AM, or the last hour before 6:45 PM. At Celilo Lake on Thursday, the rising pressure under a diffused light and a light northwest wind meant the fair 5.7-degree water had us searching wide for active fish, as they weren’t exactly jumping in the boat.
Light wind.
No need to race the sun. Start near 8:51 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Friday was a slow grind on the Columbia River; a steady pressure with light westerly breezes and persistent rain meant the 5.4-degree water had the steelhead feeling pretty sluggish, requiring delicate presentations in the damp conditions.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. The Deschutes mouth on Saturday was fair, but that brutally cold 4.6-degree water under a flat light with a light southeast wind meant we had to really dredge the bottom, as any takers were holding tight to structure.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on steelhead days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Channel Catfish fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Use the first light at 8:46 AM, or the last hour before 6:49 PM. On this fair Monday at the Columbia River, a light SE breeze and chilly 5.2 C water made us start deep, hoping for a slow, steady catfish bite.
Pressure is falling.
No need to race the sun. Start near 8:47 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Tuesday at the Deschutes mouth, with the pressure dropping and a touch of snow in the air, that light easterly wind had us working the seams for any catfish willing to chew in the 5.8 C water.
Pressure is falling.
The useful hours bookend the day: 8:49 AM and 6:46 PM. Despite the falling pressure , storm intensified.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 8:50 AM, or the last hour before 6:45 PM. Put in at Celilo Lake for channel catfish. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Light wind.
No need to race the sun. Start near 8:51 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. channel catfish at Columbia River: a slow day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Deschutes mouth if channel catfish is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on channel catfish days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Northeast fishing
Northeast fishing forecast
Anglers exploring Northeast Saskatchewan for walleye fishing and pike fishing often ask where to fish, finding excellent opportunities across numerous lake names and rivers. Dedicated local anglers frequently target the expansive Wallowa Lake for its robust populations of Rainbow Trout and Kokanee, while the swift currents of the Grande Ronde offer exciting challenges for those seeking powerful Bull Trout. Smaller, more secluded waters like Phillips Reservoir are known for their feisty Smallmouth Bass, and the winding Imnaha River can also surprise with various trout species throughout its bends.
This week brings clear skies to the region, but a persistent cold snap and brisk wind are defining the current conditions, with light snow dusting the northernmost areas. The best bite will likely be found in deeper, more sheltered areas of the lakes, as the cold surface temperatures push fish into thermal refuges. Anglers should dress warmly and focus on slower presentations near structure to entice less active fish during these chilly days.
Where to fish: Wallowa Lake, Grande Ronde, Phillips Reservoir, Imnaha River.
Rainbow Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Use the first light at 8:33 AM, or the last hour before 6:37 PM. At Wallowa Lake on Monday, the light southeast breeze with steady air made for a promising start, though the chilly 3.8-degree water suggested working the deeper shelves for a nibble.
Pressure is falling.
No need to race the sun. Start near 8:34 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Tuesday on Grande Ronde, the dropping air pressure under an overall gray sky, coupled with a slightly warmer 5.1-degree water temp, had me casting near the shallows hoping for a pre-front feeding frenzy.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 8:36 AM and 6:35 PM. Wednesday at Phillips Reservoir, the consistent air and gentle southwest air movement didn’t overcome the frigid 3.4-degree water, demanding a slow, deliberate presentation along the deepest contours.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 8:37 AM, or the last hour before 6:33 PM. On the Imnaha River Thursday, with the air firming up and a light rain falling into the 3.8-degree flow, finding a quiet eddy or a deep pocket seemed the only way to coax a strike.
Light wind.
No need to race the sun. Start near 8:38 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Back at Wallowa Lake on Friday, the persistent uniform sky and steady air couldn’t mask the brutally cold 2. 8 hours a day.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Grande Ronde if rainbow trout is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on rainbow trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Kokanee fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Use the first light at 8:33 AM, or the last hour before 6:37 PM. The steady atmospheric push and light southeast air movement on Wallowa Lake meant the 3.8-degree water held a decent early morning bite if you worked the drop-offs.
Pressure is falling.
No need to race the sun. Start near 8:34 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Over on Grande Ronde, the dropping atmospheric reading combined with a completely covered sky made the 5.1-degree water a grind, though a few fish hit small gear near the thermocline.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 8:36 AM and 6:35 PM. Phillips Reservoir offered a fair pick of fish.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 8:37 AM, or the last hour before 6:33 PM. Put in at Imnaha River for kokanee. The day rates slow. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Light wind.
No need to race the sun. Start near 8:38 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. kokanee at Wallowa Lake: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Grande Ronde if kokanee is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on kokanee days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Smallmouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (6:37 PM). On Amisk Lake, the smallmouth bite was tough with the water just above freezing and a light breeze from the southeast, making us work plastics painstakingly slow near deep structure.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is falling.
Dawn (8:34 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (6:36 PM). Reindeer Lake showed little improvement as the air thickened under an unbroken gray sky, though the slightly warmer five-degree water hinted at a possible jerkbait bite if that light southerly push concentrated forage.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Skip the bright middle of the day. The bite is the hour around 6:35 PM. The smallmouth on Wollaston Lake remained letharg ic.
Water is too cold for bass and pressure is rising.
If you get one window, take the one ending at 6:33 PM. Put in at Imnaha River for smallmouth bass. The day rates poor. Fish rock points. Pause the bait on the rock. Cold smallmouth eat on the sit, not the hop. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Be on the spot for the last hour before sunset (6:32 PM). smallmouth bass at Wallowa Lake: a poor day if you fish the right water. Fish rock points. Stay tight to the bank early, then work out to the first drop.
Water is too cold for bass and light wind.
Dawn (8:40 AM) is the backup if you cannot stay for sunset (6:31 PM). Start at Grande Ronde if smallmouth bass is the target. Poor day. Fish rock points. One good rock point is enough. Do not race the whole shoreline.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on smallmouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Bull Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Use the first light at 8:33 AM, or the last hour before 6:37 PM. On Wallowa Lake, with some sun poking through and a gentle breeze from the south-east, we’ll try the drop-offs where stable conditions might entice a sluggish bite in the cold 3.8 C water.
Pressure is falling.
No need to race the sun. Start near 8:34 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Grande Ronde showed promise under gray skies, but with a light southerly puff and falling pressure, we’ll work the shallow flats hoping the slightly warmer 5. 1 C water stimulates activity despite potential harm.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 8:36 AM and 6:35 PM. Fair bull trout fishing if you put in at Phillips Reservoir. Fish the first break. If the first spot is quiet, move. Do not grind an empty piece of water.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 8:37 AM, or the last hour before 6:33 PM. Put in at Imnaha River for bull trout. The day rates slow. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee. Runoff may dirty the inflows, so start off the mouth.
Light wind.
No need to race the sun. Start near 8:38 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. bull trout at Wallowa Lake: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Grande Ronde if bull trout is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on bull trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Southeast fishing
Southeast fishing forecast
For anglers searching for walleye fishing and pike fishing in Southeast Saskatchewan, a variety of lake names offer diverse opportunities. If you’re wondering where to fish, local favorites include Malheur Reservoir, Ana Reservoir, and the Owyhee River, alongside the tranquil waters of Chickahominy. These varied environments are home to impressive Rainbow Trout, especially in the clearer lakes, while Largemouth Bass thrive in the warmer, weedier sections. Anglers often find success targeting Crappie around submerged structures, and the deeper channels are excellent for Channel Catfish.
This week’s conditions across Southeast Saskatchewan show a mix of clear skies and cold temperatures, with some light snow expected towards the weekend. A consistent wind from the north will likely keep surface waters choppy, making some areas challenging for smaller boats. The cold weather means fish will be less active, often holding in deeper areas or near thermal refuges, so a slower presentation is key. Anglers seeking the best bite should focus on these protected spots, especially during midday when the sun is highest, as fish may temporarily move shallower to feed.
Where to fish: Malheur Reservoir, Ana Reservoir, Owyhee River, Chickahominy.
Rainbow Trout fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Use the first light at 8:33 AM, or the last hour before 6:45 PM. At Malheur Reservoir, the frigid water and a gentle southerly breeze meant a slow start, so I focused on methodically jigging a minnow imitation deep along the ledges.
Pressure is falling.
No need to race the sun. Start near 8:34 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Despite the slightly warmer water at Ana Reservoir, the dropping air mass and an overcast sky made for a tough bite, so I patiently drifted tiny nymphs along the weed lines.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 8:36 AM and 6:42 PM. On the Owyhee River, a steady pressure and broken sky suggested a decent day, prompting me to target the deeper runs where a light northwest wind created subtle current breaks.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 8:37 AM, or the last hour before 6:41 PM. At Chickahominy, the gradually increasing atmospheric weight and a gentle westerly wind encouraged me to explore the sunnier shallows where the water was just barely above freezing.
Light wind.
No need to race the sun. Start near 8:38 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Back at Malheur Reservoir, the consistent air pressure and dim light from the sky meant the trout were holding just off the bottom .
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Ana Reservoir if rainbow trout is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on rainbow trout days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Largemouth Bass fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Use the first light at 8:33 AM, or the last hour before 6:45 PM. On Monday at Malheur Reservoir, that chilly 2.5 C water meant we started deep with jigs, hoping a light south breeze would trigger a sluggish bite.
Pressure is falling.
No need to race the sun. Start near 8:34 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Tuesday’s falling glass and overcast skies at Ana Reservoir suggested a tough bite, so we worked slow-rolling crankbaits along drop-offs, hoping the slight rise in water temperature would coax a strike.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 8:36 AM and 6:42 PM. The steady pressure and broken sky on Wednesday at Owyhee River had us targeting eddy lines with suspending jerkbaits, anticipating that 3.9 C flow would hold fish tight to current seams.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 8:37 AM, or the last hour before 6:41 PM. Thursday’s rising pressure and a few patches of sun at Chickahominy had us pitching jigs into submerged timber, figuring that 3.7 C chill still kept them hunkered down, but ready for an easy meal.
Light wind.
No need to race the sun. Start near 8:38 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Back at Malheur Reservoir on Friday, the consistent pressure and blanketed sky led us to probe shallow rock piles with Ned rigs, hoping the light southwest air movement would push some warmer surface water their way.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. With Ana Reservoir’s water dropping to a frigid 2.8 C on Saturday under an unbroken sky, we focused on deep structure with slow-moving spoons, knowing that cold north puff of air wouldn’t help the bite.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on largemouth bass days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Crappie fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Use the first light at 8:33 AM, or the last hour before 6:45 PM. At Malheur Reservoir, with the lake sitting at a frigid 2.5 degrees and the sky showing patches of blue, we’ll target deeper structure on the lee side of the light southerly wind, trusting the stable air pressure might coax some crappie to bite.
Pressure is falling.
No need to race the sun. Start near 8:34 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Over at Ana Reservoir, the lake’s warmed a touch to 4. 1 degrees beneath a complete blanket of grey, so we decided to stay inside.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 8:36 AM and 6:42 PM. Fair crappie fishing if you put in at Owyhee River. Fish the first break. If the first spot is quiet, move. Do not grind an empty piece of water.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 8:37 AM, or the last hour before 6:41 PM. Put in at Chickahominy for crappie. The day rates fair. Fish the first break. Fish the windward side only if you can hold the boat. Otherwise take the lee.
Light wind.
No need to race the sun. Start near 8:38 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. crappie at Malheur Reservoir: a fair day if you fish the right water. Fish the first break. Give the spot time, then leave. Covering water finds the school.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. Start at Ana Reservoir if crappie is the target. Fair day. Fish the first break. Once you contact fish, stay on that contour for the rest of the hour.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on crappie days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Channel Catfish fishing — 7-day forecast
Light wind.
Use the first light at 8:33 AM, or the last hour before 6:45 PM. On Monday at Malheur Reservoir, with the water a chilly 2.5 C and a gentle south breeze, we probed the deeper channels, hoping to coax a sluggish channel cat into biting.
Pressure is falling.
No need to race the sun. Start near 8:34 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Tuesday at Ana Reservoir, the slightly warmer 4.1 C water and dropping air pressure made us optimistic, so we cast near submerged timber, figuring the catfish might be moving slowly.
Light wind.
The useful hours bookend the day: 8:36 AM and 6:42 PM. Wednesday on the Owyhee River, with the water holding at 3.9 C and a steady environment, we focused our efforts on the deep bends and slower current pools, expecting the channel cats to be hunkered down.
Pressure is rising.
Use the first light at 8:37 AM, or the last hour before 6:41 PM. Thursday at Chickahominy, the rising air pressure and cool 3.7 C water suggested a cautious approach, so we drifted cut bait along the edges of the main basin, searching for active feeders.
Light wind.
No need to race the sun. Start near 8:38 AM and stay as long as the sky stays grey. Friday brought us back to Malheur Reservoir, where the steady atmosphere and 3.5 C water under an overcast sky encouraged us to try the slightly shallower flats where the wind had been pushing bait.
Light wind.
Cloud cover keeps the shallow bite alive past mid-morning. On Saturday at Ana Reservoir, the noticeable drop in water temperature to 2.8 C with a light north breeze meant a return to jigging the deepest holes, hoping to entice a bite from the cold-stunned channel cats.
Time of day: dawn and dusk are the default windows. Solunar peaks sit near moonrise, moonset, and the two moon-transit times on channel catfish days marked Good or Fair. Water clarity is estimated from rain and wind, not a live gauge.
Oregon fishing forecast questions
Where should I fish in Oregon this week?
Start with the region closest to you. This page covers Coast Range freshwater, Willamette Valley, Cascades, Columbia River. Named waters include Siltcoos Lake, Tahkenitch Lake, Alsea River, Siuslaw River. Open that region for the 7-day read.
What are people fishing for in Oregon?
The forecast is written for cutthroat trout, largemouth bass, rainbow trout. Each region names the water to start on, including Siltcoos Lake.
When is the best time of day to fish in Oregon?
Use the day card, not a fixed hour. Walleye and smallmouth often bite in the hour before sunset. Lake trout are a midday fish in deep water. Siltcoos Lake prints sunrise, sunset, and the solunar periods in local time.
How do I read the Oregon fishing forecast?
Each day shows the bite label, wind, pressure trend, cloud, and precipitation. A falling barometer is marked because it often pulls fish up. A wind over 30 km/h means fish the lee shore.
Which Oregon water should I start on?
If you are near Coast Range freshwater, start at Siltcoos Lake. The next named water on this page is Tahkenitch Lake. Open the region for the 7-day bite, not a guess from the map.
Do I need to worry about ice in Oregon this week?
No. This week’s forecast does not show a freeze. Fish open water. The ice question only appears after at least two nights at or below freezing.
What does the Oregon fishing forecast use?
Each Oregon day uses pressure trend, wind, cloud, precipitation, sunrise and sunset, moon phase, and solunar times. Water temperature is estimated from the air and the season. It is a planning guide, not a promise of fish.
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About this forecast
Weather comes from OpenWeather at a representative point in each region. Water temperature is estimated from the week’s air temperatures and the season. It is not a buoy reading. Moon phase is calculated from the date. Solunar periods are the dawn, dusk, moonrise, and moonset windows, not a minute-by-minute table. Pressure trend compares the first and last reading of each day. A falling barometer with light wind and broken cloud is treated as a better bite than a rising barometer and a hard wind.