Category Archives: Fishing Reports

Mid March Fishing Report

Recent fluctuations in weather has made fishing a toss up. Some days, as of late, fishing is on and the fish are cooperating, other days things are a bit slower. It seems like spring is on its way, but the … Continue reading

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Mid February Mckenzie and Willamette Report

Recent cold weather has slowed trout fishing significantly. Several days and nights of cold temperatures have the fish slowing down and conserving energy. Nymphing, however, has been the most productive method of targeting trout as of late. On particularly warm … Continue reading

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Late January Mckenzie & Willamette Report 2023

Cold Weather and recent high water in the past weeks has made trout fishing inconsistent. More recently in the last week or so on our local rivers, the Mckenzie and Willamette, the flows have subsided leading to more favorable fishing … Continue reading

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January 2023 Lower Mckenzie Report

The family and I got dressed up for the frozen tundra and made the float from Hendricks to Hayden. The fishing was surprisingly good and the weather wasn’t too bad either. We encountered absolutely zero bugs but nymphing was solid. … Continue reading

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Mid December Fishing Report

Our recent cold winter weather has trout focused on conserving energy. With a slower metabolism, fish will be especially picky and choose what meals are worth expounding energy for. The warmest part of the day will be most productive; there … Continue reading

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2022 Postcards – Gregory Nespor Fly Fishing

Bookings and information for 2023 can be emailed to: Nesporadoflyfishing@gmail.com

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Playa Blanca – Espiritu Santo Bay Trip Photo Log Day 5

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Playa Blanca – Espiritu Santo Bay Trip Photo Log Day 4

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Playa Blanca – Espiritu Santo Bay Trip Photo Log Day 3

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Late November Mckenzie & Willamette Report

Recent drops in temperature and fluctuations in flow have trout acting more like their winter selves. You’ll find them holding in deep pools or softer water conserving energy for the colder months to come. Due to this change in their … Continue reading

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Fall Guide Special 2022

We are offering a shortened half day trip on our local waters for trout and steelhead November 1 -November 30th 2022. The cost of the trip is $375. The trip includes guided fishing from a boat and equipment for one … Continue reading

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Local Fall Fishing Holding up Nicely

An unseasonably warm and dry start to fall has come to an end. We are finally starting to see conditions we are more accustomed to seeing in October. A fair amount of precipitation and cooler temperatures have really helped out … Continue reading

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Fall Fishing Report Mid October 2022

It’s hard to complain about the fine water conditions, beautiful weather and solid fishing we have been having. But…. it seems like we need some rain. There are periods during the day when fishing is getting a little tougher, even … Continue reading

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Mid September Fishing Report – McKenzie and Willamette Rivers

Man I wish September was about 60 days long. It’s hard to beat the weather, and of course the fishing is solid all across the state. Locally we have seen dry fly fishing pick up considerably. Prior to October Caddis … Continue reading

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Dry Fly Fishing Improving Locally – McKenzie and Willamette Fishing Very Well

Increased shade, cooler evenings and lighter fishing pressure have trout looking up much more in recent days. Must have (don’t leave home without them) dry flies for the McKenzie, Willamette and tributaries include the following: Parachute Adams #10-14 Carlson’s Purple … Continue reading

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