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Jun 25
Oregon DWR
CROOKED RIVER: Trout, whitefish
Open to fishing all year below Bowman Dam. Anglers report excellent fishing for trout and whitefish and recent ODFW sampline indicates healthy and robust fish populations. Anglers should expect to see high irrigation flows in June below Bowman Dam. At the time of writing, outflows were 250cfs. 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 6/25/2026.
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Open to fishing all year below Bowman Dam. Anglers report excellent fishing for trout and whitefish and recent ODFW sampline indicates healthy and robust fish populations. Anglers should expect to see high irrigation flows in June below Bowman Dam. At the time of writing, outflows were 250cfs. 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 6/25/2026.
Check water levels.
Jun 18
Oregon DWR
CROOKED RIVER: Trout, whitefish
Open to fishing all year below Bowman Dam. Anglers report excellent fishing for trout and whitefish. Anglers should expect to see high irrigation flows in June below Bowman Dam. At the time of writing, outflows were 183cfs. 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 6/18/2026.
Check water levels.
Open to fishing all year below Bowman Dam. Anglers report excellent fishing for trout and whitefish. Anglers should expect to see high irrigation flows in June below Bowman Dam. At the time of writing, outflows were 183cfs. 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 6/18/2026.
Check water levels.
Jun 11
Oregon DWR
CROOKED RIVER: Trout, whitefish
Open to fishing all year below Bowman Dam. Anglers should note that ODFW will be conducting annual fish population monitoring below Bowman Dam June 15-18. We encourage anglers to step out of the water to the bank when the electrofishing boat is approaching to create a safe environment for staff, volunteers, and the public. Anglers report excellent spring fishing for trout and whitefish. Anglers should expect to see high irrigation flows in June below Bowman Dam. At the time of writing, outflows were 183cfs. 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 6/11/2026.
Check water levels.
Open to fishing all year below Bowman Dam. Anglers should note that ODFW will be conducting annual fish population monitoring below Bowman Dam June 15-18. We encourage anglers to step out of the water to the bank when the electrofishing boat is approaching to create a safe environment for staff, volunteers, and the public. Anglers report excellent spring fishing for trout and whitefish. Anglers should expect to see high irrigation flows in June below Bowman Dam. At the time of writing, outflows were 183cfs. 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 6/11/2026.
Check water levels.