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Category Archives: Central Oregon Fishing Report
Upper Deschutes Fish Stranding
From the Native Fish Society: This past week there was a substantial dewatering on the Upper Deschutes, which in turn led to a large fish kill as flows dropped from 1,200cfs to 32cfs in 30 days. Native Fish Society would … Continue reading
Tumalo Creek water editorial
Excerpt of a recent article in the Bend Bulletin: By Paul Dewey and Mike Tripp Bend Bulletin – July 28. 2013 Tumalo Creek is a cherished natural resource in Central Oregon. The headwaters springs are a wonderland of scattered seeps … Continue reading
Cascade Lake Report: East Lake
A meeting of the Technical Men’s Conference (old dogs who have fished together for decades) was held this week at East Lake. Although attendance was limited to three, much was accomplished. From previous years, we knew the timing of the … Continue reading
Memorial Day Holiday Weekend: Top Ten Best Places To Fish
Ok, let’s get real: it is highly unlikely sunscreen will be required over the Memorial Day Holiday weekend? With the freezing level at 1500-3000 feet, we strongly suggest you pack the fleece and your heater. Both liquid and portable heaters … Continue reading
Malheur Field Station: “It’s for the Birds!”
The Malheur Field Station was my next stop after a great trip on the Deschutes last week. I was not the greatest advocate of bird watching prior to visiting the Malheur Field Station. Frankly, it was a bunch of buildings … Continue reading
Deschutes Report: A Long Weekend
Last weekend, when it was 90 degrees in Madras, my daughter and son-in-law asked me to take them for a one night outing from Trout Creek to Harpham Landing. At first, I was very excited. The reality of going to … Continue reading
Deschutes Salmon Fly Hatch In Full Swing
Numerous reports from the Deschutes suggest both Golden Stone flies and the larger “Salmon Fly” insects are being gobbled up by chunky Rainbow Trout throughout the length of the river. It looks like a couple of cooler days in the … Continue reading
No spring chinook fishery on the Deschutes
From ODFW: Fisheries managers have announced that the popular spring chinook fishery on the Deschutes River will not open in 2013. According to Rod French, district biologist with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, managers are predicting fewer than … Continue reading
Deschutes River Report: TMC Fall 2012
Nope, no adjustment of your monitor is necessary. The photo above is in color! The Fall 2012 Technical Men’s Conference (Old dawgs who have fished together for decades) began with some inclement weather last week. Although the skies were dark, … Continue reading
“TROUT” WITH AN ALTITUDE
Our friend Rick Bocko sends along this report about Hosmer Lake. Rick Thanks for some great insights and techniques about one of Oregon’s most beautiful spots. There is still time to head up to Hosmer this Fall! At an elevation … Continue reading
Desert Trout Fishing Report: Summer on the Big D
I was lucky to spend even more time than usual this summer guiding the Lower Deschutes for trout. Anyone who pays attention to such things knows that the Deschutes is one of Oregon’s best rivers, with a robust population of … Continue reading
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Deschutes Steelhead Report
Just got back from a fun trip on the lower 40 miles of the Deschutes River with family and friends. I spent both early mornings and evenings swinging flies with my new Echo 3 6126 and really liked the way … Continue reading
July Deschutes Report: Part I
The 2012 Spring Technical Men’s Conference (old dawgs who have fished together for decades) was held in July this year. The TMC experienced some of the Deschutes finest hot weather each day. One day we measured 98 degrees in the … Continue reading
John Day Bassin’
The notion of bass fishing strikes a certain patriotic chord in my soul, so when some Portland buddies suggested we head east to ply the waters of the John Day for smallies, I was quick to acquiesce. Following a quick … Continue reading
Deschutes River Salmonfly Hatch Report
It’s that time of the year again where the salmon flies starting showing up on the Deschutes. The good folks at Fly Fisher’s Place in Sisters relayed that the fish are really keying on salmon flies in Maupin. While there … Continue reading
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