The lower river looks a bit murky still but it fished great yesterday. The upper river was phenomenal today and the next few days of weather look perfect for enjoying some Fall trout fishing.
Best bugs include Chubby Chernobyl, Euro Jig, Possie Bugger, October Caddis, Parachute Adams and Blue Winged Olives.
Best spots abound! Upper and lower McKenzie, Middle Fork of the Willamette near Oakridge and above Hills Creek, Salmon Creek, the North Fork of the Middle Fork to name a few of the great Fall options nearby. Enjoy!
We will be in Bend, OR in September 2014 for three weeks fly fishing. We are from West Virginia & are sooo unfamiliar with the area. Is the McKenzie River a doable one day trip? Will we need a float to fish it or can it be waded? Also, do you have a suggested motel or other place with low rates, nothing fancy, just a place to sleep. Bed bugs, fleas and other undesirables unwanted! Is Bend the best location to fish a multitude of streams? Thanks for your help.
Jim