John Day River
Middle Fork
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Apr 18
Oregon DWR
JOHN DAY RIVER: steelhead
Weather and river conditions remain highly variable. The John Day has generally been slightly murky, but steelhead are being caught. Fishing has been a little slow likely due to river conditions, and flows will likely remain high and turbid through the end of steelhead season which closes on April 30, 2024.
Bass fishing is still an option, but fishing will likely be slow until flows stabilize, which is usually around May and June coinciding with some of the best early summer months to target bass. Last updated 4/17/24.
Weather and river conditions remain highly variable. The John Day has generally been slightly murky, but steelhead are being caught. Fishing has been a little slow likely due to river conditions, and flows will likely remain high and turbid through the end of steelhead season which closes on April 30, 2024.
Bass fishing is still an option, but fishing will likely be slow until flows stabilize, which is usually around May and June coinciding with some of the best early summer months to target bass. Last updated 4/17/24.