Lookingglass Creek, a tributary to the Grande Ronde River at Palmer Junction, will open to fishing for hatchery spring Chinook on Friday, May 24 through June 14. The open area is from the mouth upstream to the confluence of Jarboe Creek.
Anglers may retain two adipose fin-clipped Chinook adults and five adipose fin-clipped jacks per day. Jack salmon are less than 24 inches in length. Anglers do not need to record jack catch on their combined angling tags, but it is illegal to continue fishing for jack Chinook once the adult bag limit is met. Unmarked (wild) fish must be released carefully and unharmed.
“It is great that we can provide a Chinook fishery in Union County and open this fishery for a third year in a row,” said Ethan Brandt, Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife District Fish Biologist in La Grande. “This year we are glad that we could open it over both Memorial Day weekend and free fishing weekend,” added Brandt.
Lookingglass Creek anglers are restricted to artificial flies and lures while fishing for salmon. The use of bait is prohibited in order to protect bull trout, a threatened species.
Anglers should be aware that private timberlands open to public access border a majority of the area open to sport fishing, and private residences downstream of the Moses Creek Lane Bridge are not open to public access. Anglers are reminded to respect all private property by picking up trash when leaving and respecting the privacy of nearby residents.
Anglers are also reminded to ensure they have both Columbia Basin Endorsement and Combined Angling Tag in addition to their fishing license.
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