Lane County · stream · order 8 river · ~4,588 cfs typical
McKenzie River
Stocked 4× on record · ODFW
McKenzie River is a stream in Lane County, Oregon, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on Jul 27, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from ODFW; 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
Fog
81°
53°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
87°
54°
10 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
80°
56°
12 mph
1%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Scheduled stockings ahead
Aug 10, 2026 — Rainbow Trout · 2,400 planned
Aug 10, 2026 — Rainbow Trout · 850 planned
Aug 17, 2026 — Rainbow Trout · 3,700 planned
Aug 31, 2026 — Rainbow Trout · 2,000 planned
Sep 7, 2026 — Rainbow Trout · 2,000 planned
Published schedule — agencies adjust for weather and water.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 27 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | ||
| Jul 20 | Rainbow Trout | 850 | ||
| Jul 20 | Rainbow Trout | 2,400 | ||
| Jul 13 | Rainbow Trout | 850 | ||
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Daniels Creek3.2 mi
- Marshall Slough4.4 mi
- Mill Race5.4 mi
- Coleman Creek5.2 mi
- Spring Creek6.2 mi
- Third Slough6.4 mi
- City View Reservoir6.8 mi
- Hawkins Hill Reservoir6.8 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.
McKenzie River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in McKenzie River?+
McKenzie River is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Lane County, Oregon, most recently on Jul 27, 2026 by ODFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does McKenzie River get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2026, stocking at McKenzie River peaks in July. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish McKenzie 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 McKenzie River?+
McKenzie River is a stream in Lane County, Oregon. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: ODFW · updated Jul 27, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.