Foster Reservoir Report

Foster Reservoir - Sweet Home, OR (Linn County)


by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
12-9-2020
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The reservoir was last stocked in September with several thousand hatchery trout.

Besides trout, look for smallmouth bass and yellow perch near underwater structure and drop-offs. Please remember that only kokanee and adipose fin-clipped trout may be kept as part of the trout bag limit, but there are no limits on size or number of bass. Retention of warmwater fish species such as bluegill, catfish, crappie, and yellow perch is also allowed -- no limit on size or number. Anglers report good success in the two arms of the reservoir, as well as the shoreline in between. 

The reservoir is drawn down to winter low elevation. Sunnyside County Park is currently the only boat ramp still available to launch boats. All others are out of the water. 

This scenic 1,200-acre reservoir on the South Santiam River is located just 30 minutes from Interstate 5. There is good bank access at several rest stops and campgrounds, and three seasonal boat ramps




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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Wednesday, December 9th, 2020
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Medco Pond: Medco Pond Fishing Report
Rogue River- Lower: Low Water Has Kept Most Anglers at Home
Rogue River - Middle: Middle Rogue Fishing Report
Rogue River- Upper: Upper Rogue River Report
Sixes River: Sixes River Report
Umpqua River: Umpqua River Report
Necanicum River: Steelhead Fishing Was Slow Last Week
Nehalem River: Nehalem River Report
Nestucca River: Getting Started For Winter Steelhead
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Trask River: Still A Bit of an in Between Time of Year
Wilson River: Still Slightly on The Early Side For Steelhead
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Santiam River (South Fork): South Fork Santiam River Report
Willamette River: Anglers Should Comfirm Access Before They Go
Crooked River: Fishing Has Been Excellent
John Day River: River Flows Have Dropped Once Again

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