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4 B SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2016 Three ODNRA roads to close for paving REEDSPORT — Three Oregon Dunes area roads will close or have restricted traffic flows while repaving is con- ducted for periods between Oct. 3 and 15. All of the road work is weather dependent (wet weather postpones) and is being conducted to improve access to Oregon Dunes recre- ation sites and facilities. Fishing from 1B that from Knight Park boat ramp to Sulphur Creek, until Dec. 31, angling is restricted to single point hook metal lures, fly angling, or salmon bobber angling. SILETZ RIVER: Steelhead, cutthroat, Chinook The Siletz River and bay is open for Chinook salmon. Fishing is fair. Trolling her- ring in the lower bay is an effective technique. Eggs and bobber or drifting eggs can be productive in the upper bay and river as the season pro- gresses. Consult the regula- tions for changes in deadline locations through the season. Steelhead fishing is slow. Casting spinners, drifting bait or using a bobber and jig can be effective. Cover water and fish small and simple as the river conditions are low and clear. For cutthroat trout, cast- ing small spinners, spoons or fly fishing streamers or dry flies can be very effective. YAQUINA RIVER: Cutthroat, Chinook The Yaquina River and bay is open for Chinook salmon. Fishing is fair. Trolling her- ring in the lower bay is an effective technique. Eggs and bobber can be productive in the upper bay and river as the season progresses. For cutthroat trout casting small spinners, spoons or fly fishing streamers or dry flies can be very effective. Angling for all species in streams above tidewater is open. COOS COUNTY LAKES AND PONDS: Warmwater fish, trout As water temperatures drop this fall warmwater fish will become more active all day long. Bass will be found in deeper water associated with cover, like weed lines or other structure. Plastic worms, shal- low crankbaits, top water lures, and spinner baits are good to use for bass. The fall is typically a good time of the year to catch yellow perch using worms or small jigs fished near the bottom. Rainbow trout are sched- uled to be stocked in several Coos County lakes in early to mid-October. Due to extreme- ly low water levels, Lower Empire Lake will not be stocked. Trout that were des- tined for Lower Empire Lake Roads include: • Hauser Depot Road: One half-day closure starting at rail- road tracks. • Umpqua Road: One half- day closure starting just after Umpqua No. 2 parking lot. • Siltcoos Road: Over two days, traffic flow reduced to single lane between Waxmyrtle and Driftwood 2 campgrounds. will be reallocated to Upper Empire and Butterfield lakes. Currently fishing for trout has been decent in the deeper lakes like Eel Lake. Anglers are having success slowly trolling wedding rings. For more information on road closures, contact Forest Service road engineer Joe Acosta at 541-563-8405. Road conditions are regular- ly updated under the “Current Conditions” quick link on the Siuslaw National Forest home- page at www.fs.usda.gov/ sius- law. Breaking news, photo galleries and MORE! Visit the Siuslaw News online at WWW.THESIUSLAWNEWS.COM Let Paul show you a new car or truck. Stop by today! 2150 Hwy. 101 • Florence (541) 997-3475 • 1-800-348-3475 UMPQUA RIVER, SOUTH : Closed The South Umpqua is closed through Nov. 30 to protect spawning fall Chinook salmon TENMILE BASIN: Trout, bass, yellow perch Trout fishing has been slow in Tenmile Lakes due to warm water. Trout anglers should fish in the deep water and fishing is usually best in the mornings. Largemouth bass fishing has been good over the past month. Anglers are catching bass near structure or on the deep end of the weed lines using spinner baits, jigs, or rubber worms. Top water lures have been effective in the early morn- ings or evenings. Fishing for yellow perch has been slow in Tenmile Lakes. Anglers fishing along the edge of the weedlines are having the best success. Worms fished near the lake bottom work very well for catching yellow perch. The water level in the lakes is very low so boat anglers should use caution. 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. WINCHESTER BAY: Bottomfish, perch Fishing for bottom fish in the Triangle and South jetty has been successful. Join the Peace Harbor Hospital Volunteers. You will find an area of interest in a caring organization. PACIFIC OCEAN AND BEACHES: bottomfish, Dungeness crab, surf perch, salmon, halibut Recreational harvest of crab is open along the entire Oregon Coast. Razor clamming is closed south of the north jetty of the Siuslaw River. Recreational ocean salmon fishing from Cape Falcon to Humbug Mt. is open for Chinook salmon. Anglers are allowed two salmon per day with a mini- mum size for Chinook at 24 inches or larger. The Nearshore Halibut sea- son is open seven days a week from Cape Falcon to Humbug Mt. Monitor the marine zone updates for season informa- tion. Fishing for bottom fish is open to all-depths. Peace Harbor Volunteers 400 9th Street, Florence, OR 97439 541-997-8412 ext. 209 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. 1570 Kingwood • PO Box 2313, Florence 541-997-5673 laneseniormeals.org Operating Monday, Wednesday and Friday ...need a friend? Meet Jesse Siuslaw News + I am a very shy boy at fi rst, but I promise I will warm up if you are just patient enough. I am worth the wait. If you would like to meet Jesse or any of his friends, please visit us at: OREGON COAST HUMANE SOCIETY 2840 Rhododendron Drive • Florence • 541-997-4277 www.oregoncoasthumane.org This message brought to you by: www.shoppelocal.biz 1336 Bay Street • 541-997-8194 Saving men one PSA test at a time. 541-997-6626 maribob@oregonfast.net Someone to talk to... who understands! 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