McKenzie Dropping into Shape in a Hurry, Middle Fork Boat Ramp Update

Barrett and Ethan ran from Taylors Landing to Hayden Bridge yesterday, fishing was decent. March Browns hatched in the afternoon and nymphing was consistent.

The river is slated to drop even more over the next few days. It looks like a nice window to fish the lower McKenzie. Air temps are not going to be high but March Browns and Blue Winged Olives don’t mind.

Denise Mercer Special Use Administrator for the McKenzie River Ranger District sent this update on the Middle Fork of the Willamette near Oakridge.

Updates: Black Canyon Boat Launch is Closed due to down trees all through the Campground, we have Opened Hampton Boat Launch in it’s place. Lookout Reservoir water level is up enough to use Hampton Boat Launch.
There are numerous trees down all over the District. Please be careful while driving in the Forest. We have not found them all, especially those on roads not used a lot. Hikers and bikers: this also means that there are numerous trees down across trails. Be prepared for it to take a while for trails to be cleared this spring and summer. There are also a few trail bridges out.