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Category Archives: Eastern Oregon
Deschutes Report May 2019
Took a dry run day trip from Warm Springs to Trout Creek this week. We knew the traffic would be heavy even after the three day holiday. The boat ramp at WS had 4 boats waiting, and three more boats … Continue reading
Memorial Weekend Middle Deschutes Fishing Report
Happy Memorial Day to our veterans and friends from The Caddis Fly Shop. We hope you had an opportunity to get out and fish this weekend despite the rainy weather. The Middle Deschutes saw some pressure this weekend, but fished … Continue reading
Deschutes Report Fall 2018
Recently, forecast called for ” possible showers”, which immediately triggered, steelhead! . I had one of technical men’s conference attendees (old dawgs who have fished together for decades) along, the one from Burns. It appears we have all reached the … Continue reading
Columbia River at Deschutes River mouth closes to all fishing beginning Aug. 9, 2018
From Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Columbia River at Deschutes River mouth closes to all fishing beginning Aug. 9: Action taken to help protect upriver steelhead Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018 SALEM — The Columbia River around the mouth of … Continue reading
Deschutes Report: May 7-11, 2018
Hauled one of the Technical Men’s Conference (old dogs who have fished together for decades) from Trout Creek to Nena last week. It had been a few years, I believe his last attendance was before the tower at Pelton, his … Continue reading
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Salmon Fly Patterns for Spring Fishing 2018
In this video, Tim goes over some Stone Fly patterns to consider for the upcoming Salmonfly & Stonefly Hatch on the Deschutes River and other local waters with Stonefly hatches as well. Enjoy! Nymphs Tungsten Trout Retriever (Black Lab) #6 … Continue reading
Eastern Oregon Charm
Beginning in the foothills of the Steens Mountains and carving its way North through a stunning desert canyon, the Donner Und Blitzen River is an awesome trout fishing destination for late summer. An area that once encapsulated the nation with … Continue reading
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June on the Lower Deschutes
While it was once the prime time of the salmon fly hatch, June is now a transitional period when it comes to insects on the Lower Deschutes. However, just as the salmonflies begin to thin out, so do the crowds, … Continue reading
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Postcards from Davis Lake 2106
I didn’t think my first fish on the new SAGE X would be a bass! They too eat size 16 callibeatis nymphs. After paddling and floating down Odell Creek the kids were ready for a snack. I hadn’t camped at … Continue reading
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2016 Carp Update: Malheur Wildlife Refuge
In case you have not seen the news or read about it…there is a lot of activity at the Malheur Wildlife Refuge these days. However, all you carp anglers should be aware of this article from the Eugene newspaper last … Continue reading
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Deschutes Alliance Science Plan Report
After two years of data collection, the DRA has completed its study from a data gathering process to a monitoring program. The three areas of study were Lake Billy Chinook, Aquatic Insect Monitoring, and Continuous Water Quality Monitoring. No matter … Continue reading
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Crane Prairie 2015
It was one of those great Cascade moments on Crane this week. Crane was flat and the reflection on the lake made it seem like a Monet painting. Ok, enough of spirituality and painters….it was a great day for fishing. … Continue reading
East Lake Report 2015
You might ask “Why is this guy smiling?” Headed out with Ken C. and Steve JL to East Lake this week. Steve had never been to East Lake. Ken and I knew the callibaetis hatch would still be going on. … Continue reading
Deschutes River Fishing Report Spring 2015
Headed down the Deschutes last week for a four day trip. The Deschutes flow gauge at Madras was 3750 cfs when we launched. Seemed a bit low from my experiences on the D. But hey, we had not fished the D … Continue reading
Return to Malhuer 2015
Headed out to Eastern Oregon this past week with binoculars and my fly rod. My wife and I joined a hearty group of bird watchers for our third year at the Malheur Field Station. We saw many Sand Hill Cranes … Continue reading


