Donner und Blitzen River

Running through Oregon, United States, Donner und Blitzen River is the kind of river that fishes well at the right water level. Drop a lure or fly into the bubble line at the head of a pool and let the current swing it past holding fish. Long, slow glides at Donner und Blitzen River hold the bigger fish; the broken water above and below holds the smaller, more aggressive ones. Stay quiet on the bank — river fish are easily spooked.

Location

42.9125, -118.8758 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Great basin redband troutRainbow trout

Fishing Techniques

• For Great basin redband trout

  When fishing small streams, approach pools from downstream to avoid spooking trout; also, consider using polarized sunglasses to better see fish and structure.

• For Rainbow trout

  Vary your retrieve speed when using spinners to find what triggers a strike; sometimes a slow, steady retrieve works best, while other times a faster, erratic retrieve is more effective.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Donner und Blitzen River.

Plan Your Trip

Planning a trip to Donner und Blitzen River? Check current conditions before you go: water level, recent weather, and any local closures. United States regulations on licences, seasons, and bag limits apply at Donner und Blitzen River — confirm them ahead of time.

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