Going into Labor Day weekend, there are fishing opportunities in many nearby locations across Oregon.
Smallmouth bass on the Umpqua has been very good.
High Lakes trout (Crane Prairie photos below) is challenging but rewarding on dries and nymphs.
Diamond lake has been slow but steady.
Dechutes summer steelhead are pesky devils but there are a few around to be caught.
Rogue River steelhead fishing has been decent in the upper river.
Summer steelhead in the Santiams, McKenzie, and Town run is perking up with cloudy days and fish that are starting to behave more like trout again.
McKenzie trout fishing has been very good.
Sea Run Cutthroat are in the estuaries up and down the coast.
Offshore Pacific Rockfish have been very consistent.
Coastal River chinook are slowly showing up now.
There’s more, of course, and we can offer suggestions if you drop by the shop on your way out of town too.
Meanwhile, here are just a few photos of recent outings from our friends.
Have fun out there and let us know what you find when you get back after the weekend!
JN & CD
