ODFW Report, Oct. 3

Trophy trout for fall fishing – Fall stocking continues with several lakes and ponds getting trophy size trout. Combine this with cooler fall temperatures and you’ve got a recipe for some great fishing. Check out the zone reports for specific locations. Rifle deer seasons kick off Oct. 4 – Have a fun and safe hunting season. Remember to check access or fire restrictions first. Visit ODF’s web site / Corporate Closure Chart for private timberland; phone numbers of landowners also provided. For public land closures check the U.S. Forest Service, BLM or Oregon State Forest website. Coastal coho and Chinook fishing – Anglers have starting picking up coho and Chinook in bays, tidewater and upstream areas of many coastal streams and rivers. Before you go, check out this season’s special regulations for coastal coho and Chinook. 2014 Big Game and Bird Hunting Forecasts – Field biologists weigh in on what hunters should expect for bird and big game seasons. Family elk hunting workshop Oct. 26 in Eagle Creek – Join ODFW for this free workshop at Douglas Ridge Rifle Club. See the ODFW calendar for other events.