Gilliam County · stream · order 9 river · ~1,816 cfs typical
John Day River
John Day River is a stream in Gilliam County, Oregon. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Oregon's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Clear
90°
64°
15 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
99°
66°
12 mph
0%
Sat
Clear
80°
64°
28 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- North Luna Creek6.0 mi
- China Hollow Creek9.2 mi
- Jenkins Creek10.4 mi
- Quartz Creek11.3 mi
- Paterson Slough9.0 mi
- West Prong Little Klickitat River12.7 mi
- East Prong Little Klickitat River12.7 mi
- Butler Creek12.7 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official OR regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
John Day River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish John Day River?+
Yes — Oregon requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is John Day River?+
John Day River is a stream in Gilliam County, Oregon. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.