Fishing access map
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Cougar Dam
LiveFishing report & water release — real-time flow and lake level
Explore essential fishing and water conditions for Cougar Reservoir, a prime location near Rainbow, Oregon. This page provides anglers with up-to-date information on critical factors such as release and outflow rates, lake levels, and current weather condition…View all
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CFSN/A
ftLatest value from the chart date range (pool / reservoir).
Location
Seasonal fish position
Estimated holding depth based on season, temperature, and flow.
Low-Light Activity
Fish often slide shallower during dawn, dusk, and night periods.
Season
May
Conditions right now
Weather at the ramp
Barometric pressure.
Good for reading surface activity.
NOAA lake forecast
For lake fishing conditions
Quick view of the official National Weather Service point forecast for this lake, tuned for boat and bank anglers.
NOAA forecast data is not available for this location right now.
Forecast data provided by NOAA / National Weather Service (`weather.gov`).
Water release alerts
Get notified when flow changes
Get email notifications when water levels change. Set a custom threshold to be notified when conditions match your target.
Custom flow limit (CFS)
AI fishing analysis
BETAGet a personalized read on whether to fish today, plus bait and strategy tailored to your target species.
Analysis uses current outflow, level, weather, and pressure trend.
Or email info@alert.catchdamfish.com with "Lake name, state" in the body.
Technical analysis
No water level readings available.
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