Trout fishing hot in Oregon river that only forms for a few weeks

The deep drawdown at Lookout Point Reservoir creates a "new river" that makes for a unique and good spot to fish and hike.
Hermiston Herald

Balmy fall could be a boon for NE Oregon steelhead anglers

Skiers and snowmobile riders may lament winter’s tardiness, but the balmy conditions have been a boon for steelhead anglers.

Fish for big trout in the 'disappearing river' of Lookout Point

Podcast host Zach Urness goes fishing in an unusual place — the bottom of an empty reservoir on a stream that only appears ...
Statesman Journal

Explore Oregon Podcast: How to catch trout at Oregon's hike-in mountain lakes this summer

In this edition of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness focuses on how to fish the state's hike-in alpine lakes with expert angler and fish biologist Jeff Ziller with the Oregon Department of ...
OPB

Thousands line Oregon’s Sandy River for rare 7-hour smelt fishery

Standing on the banks of the Sandy River, Oregon, at 11:45 on Thursday morning, parents, grandparents and kids jostled for a good spot and ready their nets. Below, in the clear water, thousands of ...

Fish for chunky trout in disappearing river of Lookout Point

Podcast host Zach Urness goes fishing in an unusual place — the bottom of an empty reservoir on a stream that only appears for a few weeks every year.