I am going to the in-laws in Gates this weekend and wondering if the river was open around there or do I need to go below Mills City as I am not familar with the area. Having a hard time figuring out the regs. Thank you for any info. Rip
No, its all open for clipped steelhead (all nates right now). You could fish right in Gates. Up that far will be slow, but you never know. I did hear of some caught at Mehama recently (who knows). You can use bait, but trout must be released. You can't fish up from the deadline at Packsaddle for a little ways, but then the river is open above there. Good luck, it is near summer levels. Amazing scenery and solitude always!
Yup, the water is crazy low, but the deeper pools are fishable, there are a few fish in the river right now, but most are native, there are a few recycled summers in there from what I've heard, but its slim pickins. Expect a beautiful day on the river, but not much more and you'll be happy.
Ben
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