Fishing reports around the state of Oregon

We are in the midst of another excellent water year and fishing remains good in many areas around the state. The following are some of what we have been hearing/experiencing around the state.

McKenzie River: Water levels are perfect. Fishing remains good all day on the river with “hopper dropper set ups”. Evening hatches to keep in mind include Little yellow stones, Pale Morning Duns, Golden Stones, Green Drakes and small brown and tan caddis.

Middle Fork of the Willamette: Fishing has been surprisingly good despite the bright sunshine on the Middle Fork. Water temps have remained very cold. Still worth fishing Green McKenzie Caddis, Golden Stones, Pale Morning Duns, Green Drakes and smaller Brown Caddis.

The North Umpua: Steelhead are beginning to show up in the fly water. Sink tips are allowed but no weighted flies. You will work hard for your fish on the North right now but the fish are well worth the effort.

The Williamson River: Look for the Hex hatch when you head to the Williamson. Other flies to consider are small pheasant tails, chironomids, small leeches and damsels. Hot weather in the southern part of the state makes this fishery get better.

The lower Deschutes: My favorite time of year. Blizzard Caddis hatches fewer people and big bank feeding trout. Try a variety of small caddis patterns including X-caddis, elk hair caddis, cdc emerging caddis and hot butt CDC caddis emergers. Red Copper johns and tiny pheasant tails will kill them as well.

The Midddle Fork of the Willamette above Hills Creek, Salt Creek, Salmon Creek and The North Fork of the Middle Fork: All of these streams offer excellent wading opportunities right now and fishing with “boots and shorts” is great this time of year. Try Green Drakes, smaller caddis, paracute adams, half down goldens and other attractors. Hoppers will work as well.

Wherever you fish this weekend enjoy!-CD

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2 Responses to Fishing reports around the state of Oregon

  1. Jon Vochatzer says:

    Vacationing in the Lakeside area, a number of lakes.
    Bass fishing is the trend. Idea’s on what might be the best.
    Thanks.

  2. Jon Vochatzer says:

    Your web site is loaded with great information, thanks.

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