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John Day River - Service Creek
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Cutthroat Trout
Gear: catch and release
Curated from ODFW: catch-and-release on most coastal cutthroat populations. Some interior waters allow harvest — confirm at source.
Rainbow Trout
Daily limit: 5 · Min size: 8"
Curated from ODFW statewide trout limit. 5/day, 8-inch minimum. Many specific waters have different limits — confirm at source.
Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife
The John Day River near Service Creek is Oregon's longest undammed river and a top destination for wild smallmouth bass and steelhead. The river flows through a remote high desert canyon with excellent float fishing opportunities from Service Creek to Clarno. Smallmouth bass fishing in summer is exceptional, with fish averaging 12-16 inches in the warm, clear water.
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