Crooked River
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May 20
Oregon DWR
CROOKED RIVER: Trout, whitefish
Open to fishing all year below Bowman Dam. Anglers report excellent spring fishing for trout and whitefish. Anglers should expect to see high irrigation flows in May-June below Bowman Dam. At the time of writing, outflows were 240 cfs. Nymphing with small midge, scud, and mayfly imitations have been the most effective patterns, but fly-anglers should keep an eye out for fish rising in afternoon.
Crooked River anglers may encounter bull trout now that there is volitional passage at Opal Springs. Anglers who catch a bull trout should release it unharmed and report their catch to the US Fish and Wildlife Service at [email protected]. Last updated 5/21/2026.
Check water levels.
Open to fishing all year below Bowman Dam. Anglers report excellent spring fishing for trout and whitefish. Anglers should expect to see high irrigation flows in May-June below Bowman Dam. At the time of writing, outflows were 240 cfs. Nymphing with small midge, scud, and mayfly imitations have been the most effective patterns, but fly-anglers should keep an eye out for fish rising in afternoon.
Crooked River anglers may encounter bull trout now that there is volitional passage at Opal Springs. Anglers who catch a bull trout should release it unharmed and report their catch to the US Fish and Wildlife Service at [email protected]. Last updated 5/21/2026.
Check water levels.