FISHWATCH 2023 MONTHLY REPORT
JULY 2023
by Edward Kikumoto
COVID19 STATUS – The Big Bend Pool is open to the public this year until further notice to the contrary.
Compliance with CDC guidelines are recommended, especially for those who are unvaccinated and have underlying health concerns.
The FishWatch Caretaker is no longer “social distancing,” so please let me know if you are, so I can make sure not to compromise your health
DISCLAIMER
The views and opinions in this report are strictly my own, and do not reflect the views and opinions of the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW), or The North Umpqua Foundation (TNUF).
Greetings from the Big Bend Pool,
LOW RETURNS FORECAST
On July 31, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) closed all of the North Umpqua River to fishing because of the likelihood of a low return of wild summer steelhead and “hot” water temperatures.
