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4 B SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2016 Fishing Trout season is now open. from 1B for cutthroat trout fishing. Casting small spinners, spoons or fly fishing streamers or dry flies can be very effective. Bait is not allowed above the head of tide until Sept. 1. SILETZ RIVER: Steelhead Steelhead fishing is slow but the summer steelhead run is underway. This run typically peaks by early July but fish can be found throughout the main- stem at any time now. Casting spinners, drifting bait or using a bobber and jig can be effective. Cover water and fish small and simple as the river condi- tions are low and clear. Cutthroat trout opened May 22 and can offer anglers of all experience levels good oppor- tunity. Casting small spinners, spoons or fly fishing streamers or dry flies can be very effec- tive. SIUSLAW RIVER: The river is now open to all fishing or cutthroat trout. This fishery can offer anglers of all experience levels good oppor- tunity. Casting small spinners, spoons or fly fishing streamers or dry flies can be very effec- tive. WILSON RIVER: Steelhead, Chinook, cutthroat Fishing for steelhead and spring Chinook is slow. More fish should be moving into the river. The water is low and clear, so use lighter gear and target the deeper holding areas. YAQUINA RIVER: Steelhead The river basin is now open to all fishing, including above the head of tide. COOS COUNTY LAKES and PONDS: Trout, warmwater fish Legal size trout were stocked this month into Powers Pond, Empire Lakes, Bradley Lake, Butterfield Lake, Saunders Lake, Sru Lake, and Tenmile Lakes. Anglers that catch a tagged trout in Empire Lakes can report the tag number to ODFW by stopping by the Charleston Office, calling 541- 888-5515, or report tags online. A few of these tags are worth a $50 gift card. Fishing in the area lakes for trout has been ok with anglers having the best success using small spinners, spoons, or garlic flavored Powerbait. The daily trout bag limit in these lakes is five trout per day with only one trout over 20 inches. There are trout available for kids in the Millicoma Pond at the Millicoma Interpretive Center and fishing is excellent. Millicoma Pond is set aside for kids fishing only and is a great chance for them to hook into fish. Call before traveling to Millicoma Pond to make sure the gates are open. The phone number is 541-267-2557. Largemouth bass and bluegill fishing is picking up with the warmer days. This time of the year bass and bluegills will be found in shal- low water typically near a weedline or structure. Plastic worms, shallow crankbaits, and spinner baits are good to use for bass. Bluegills will bit on worms, small jigs, or flies. COOS RIVER BASIN: Dungeness crab, bay clams, rockfish Trout season is now open in rivers and streams. Anglers have been catching rockfish along the jetties and submerged rock piles. An occa- sional ling cod is also being caught in the bay. The marine fish daily bag limit for bottom fish (rockfish) is seven fish and a separate daily limit for ling- cod (two). Anglers can only keep three blue rockfish and one canary rockfish as part of their daily limit and there will be no harvest of China, quill- back or copper rockfish. Retention of cabezon is pro- hibited through June 30. Crabbing has been decent with the best crabbing near high tide. There has been a mixture of hard shell and soft shell crab in the catch. It is still recommended you discard the crab viscera (guts/butter) before cooking. Recreational harvest of bay clams remains open along the entire Oregon coast. TENMILE BASIN: Trout, steelhead, bass UMPQUA RIVER, NORTH: Steelhead, spring Chinook Winter steelhead angling is about over, but summer steel- head angling will be picking up as we move towards the sum- mer months. Do your part and volunteer today to help support these local non-proft organizations in our community! Volunteer•Get involved•Donate Florence Food Share provides food to those who are hungry in our community. If you have four hours a week available, we are in need of volunteers to staff our Front Desk and also act as Guides as clients walk through the pantry. Please call our volunteer coordinator, Gina Yates, @ 541-997-9110 (Monday – Friday, before noon) to learn more about volunteering. info@lorence- foodshare.org 2190 Spruce Street. Get Results...List With Melody. Melody Beaudro Principal Broker 541 991-2151 Mercer Lake Road #2900 – Bare land located in the En- chanted Valley subdivision with potential lake view, and locked and gated Mercer Lake access to boat docks. 3 parcels totaling 6.2 acres. City water and power avail- able. Seller terms possible. $229,999. #2486-15601213 Trout season is open in rivers and streams. Angling is restrict- ed to artificial flies and lures in streams and rivers above tide- water. Tenmile Lakes is open all year for trout but trout fish- ing has been slow but the lake was recently stocked with legal size rainbows. Largemouth bass fishing has been good over the past month. Anglers are catching bass in shallow water on spinner baits, jigs, and rubber worms. Assisting those in need in our Community. Free Hot Meals Mon-Wed-Fri 11 AM - 2 PM HELPING HANDS COALITION PO Box 1296 • 1339 Rhododendron Dr. Florence, OR 97439 Call 541-997-5057 to Volunteer 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 Join the Peace Harbor Hospital Volunteers. You will find an area of interest in a caring organization. Peace Harbor Volunteers 400 9th Street, Florence, OR 97439 541-997-8412 ext. 209 See Jim for your auto sales needs! 2150 Hwy. 101 • Florence (541) 997-3475 • 1-800-348-3475 ...need a friend? As you can tell I’m not camera shy at all, I look best in natural sunlight. I am, however, in search of a owner with a light touch and that person would have to be sensitive and patient with my needs. I’m still working on letting down my wall and letting someone love me. It would be more comfortable for me to allow this to happen if I were the only pet. Serious inquiries only...ask for Hutch. 541-997-5673 laneseniormeals.org Operating Monday, Wednesday and Friday SOS is looking for a few great volunteers! Call our Volunteer Coordinator- Lori @ 541-997-2816 If you would like to meet Hutch any of his friends, please visit us at: OREGON COAST HUMANE SOCIETY Saving men one PSA test at a time. 541-997-6626 maribob@oregonfast.net Someone to talk to... who understands! 2840 Rhododendron Drive • Florence • 541-997-4277 www.fl orencehumane.org This message brought to you by: Siuslaw News www.shoppelocal.biz 1570 Kingwood • PO Box 2313, Florence We have morning opportunities available at the front desk! Spend a few hours each week greeting clients, answering the phone and helping our community. All training is provided. Meet Hutch Siuslaw News Meals on Wheels are available to people over the age of 60 who cannot get out much due to illness or advanced age and who are not eating properly, regardless of income. Cafe 60 is available for those who prefer to make new friends in a dining room setting. + www.shoppelocal.biz To include your organization in this directory, please call us @ 541-997-3441