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JOHN DAY RIVER: Bass, trout
Due to multiple large wildfires in the John Day Basin, access to the river is closed in many areas. The Prineville BLM has closed access to several areas within the John Day Basin, including some boat launches. The Twickenham boat launch, which is managed by ODFW on private lands, is also closed in addition to several boat launches on BLM lands in the vicinity of Mitchell and Clarno. Be sure to consult the Prineville BLM webpage for current closure information. Current river flows are extremely low. Last updated 8/17/26.
Due to multiple large wildfires in the John Day Basin, access to the river is closed in many areas. The Prineville BLM has closed access to several areas within the John Day Basin, including some boat launches. The Twickenham boat launch, which is managed by ODFW on private lands, is also closed in addition to several boat launches on BLM lands in the vicinity of Mitchell and Clarno. Be sure to consult the Prineville BLM webpage for current closure information. Current river flows are extremely low. Last updated 8/17/26.