Look for it to improve weekly now through summer. Spring chinook angling continues to be good. Early returns indicate the predicted high numbers of chinook will be available over the next several weeks. The South Umpqua is closed through May 2. In the North Umpqua, spring chinook fishing is good as more fish move into the lower portions of the river.
Trout fishing is closed.
Perch angling should be improving in the bay with warmer spring weather. Shad could start showing up at any time. For shad, fish on those bright, sunny days. The lake is 18 feet short of full, making it one of the fuller reservoirs in the region. The surface temperature has jumped to 58.6 degrees this week, and should rise as temperatures in the 80s are forecast for the region.