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Jul 02
Oregon DWR
JOHN DAY RIVER: Bass, trout
The Service Creek and McDonald Ferry gaging stations are already at or below 250 CFS, which is very low and unusual for mid-June. Bass fishing will be good throughout the summer but watercraft larger than a single person inflatable is not advised unless you really enjoy dragging/pulling/pushing heavy objects over river rock. Bank fishing and day floats with smaller inflatables will be your best bets to take advantage of some excellent summer bass fishing.
The Service Creek and McDonald Ferry gaging stations are already at or below 250 CFS, which is very low and unusual for mid-June. Bass fishing will be good throughout the summer but watercraft larger than a single person inflatable is not advised unless you really enjoy dragging/pulling/pushing heavy objects over river rock. Bank fishing and day floats with smaller inflatables will be your best bets to take advantage of some excellent summer bass fishing.