Category Archives: Fishing Reports

Summertime McKenzie Trout Fishing remains Productive! – Fishing Report

Posted on August 1, 2026 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Trout fishing on the McKenzie and upper Willamette has stayed steady through the summer. Despite low snowpack producing low summertime flows, the middle to upper sections of our rivers have remained cool and productive. We have been fortunate and continue … Continue reading →

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When is it too Hot to fish?

Posted on July 24, 2026 by Caddisfly

From Trout Unlimited July 2026 Did you know that trout are cold blooded? What does that mean, exactly? Well, it means that their body temperature depends on the temperature of the water in which they swim.   Why is this important to consider? … Continue reading →

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Summer Fly Spotlight: Fulling Mill’s Tactical Light Cahill Parachute

Posted on July 17, 2026 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

There are a few insects that are synonymous with summer dry fly fishing in the west. If we narrow it down to the insect order of Ephemeroptera, which envelops our beloved mayflies, there is one that stands out. Of the … Continue reading →

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Early July Fishing Report

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Despite our subpar winter, we have made it through several popular weekends without any serious local fire flare ups. We have our fingers crossed that we can make it through this holiday weekend without any new fires. Fishing has been … Continue reading →

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Late May East Lake Stillwater Report

Posted on May 30, 2026 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Last week I had the opportunity to fish East lake with one of our friends and stillwater guides of the shop, Adison Rook. I have screwed around on many of our famed Stillwater venues over the years and done okay. … Continue reading →

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Shad are in! – Fishing Report

Posted on May 21, 2026 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Every year we get quite a few calls and in person inquires about the shad run’s status on the Umpqua. Usually answered by checking the ODFW report and with: “uhh…they should be in mother’s day to father’s day”. Its been … Continue reading →

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Our McKenzie Green Caddis Makes Its Spring Appearance

Posted on May 2, 2026 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Author of “Bugwater“, long time shop customer, and member of Mckenzie River Fly Fishers, Arlen Thomason, wrote a fantastic update on one of his favorite hatches: The McKenzie Green Caddis. “For those who might not have noticed, one of my … Continue reading →

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Late April Valley Fly Fishing Report

Posted on April 22, 2026 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Our long strange winter has come to pass and things are feeling a bit more on time. Flows are stabilizing, insects are hatching, flowers & trees are blooming, and trout are rising once again. Despite a seriously low tide in … Continue reading →

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Christmas Island Report January 2026

Posted on March 4, 2026 by Caddisfly

I hosted two weeks at Christmas Island Lodge this January. The lodge sits near the old Captain Cook Hotel property and has 12 airconditioned rooms and a central meeting “maneaba”  for guests to enjoy the beachside breeze, meals and happy hour. … Continue reading →

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Mid Season Winter Steelhead Report

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

By Robbie Report Winter steelhead fishing is decent to exceptional right now! With good reports coming from up and down the Oregon Coast there is no reason you should be sitting at home on your days off. Most hatchery runs … Continue reading →

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Arolik River: Alaska Trip Report

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Caddisfly

Alaska has been an iconic destination for anglers from all over the globe, and for good reason.  The opportunities for world class fishing seem to be endless. Saltwater, rivers, lakes, creeks, ponds, trout, char, grayling, sheefish, pike, salmon, steelhead, halibut, lingcod, … Continue reading →

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Early Winter Steelhead “Report”/Primer

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Caddisfly

By Robbie Heading into December winter steelheaders start itching with excitement.  Most steelhead that get caught this early will get posted on social media and people will often recycle pictures to generate excitement (like in this report). So things can … Continue reading →

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Fall Coho Salmon/Steelhead Report

Posted on November 5, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

By Robbie Upriver Coho Salmon fishing has been decent! Stripping flies for Coho is one of my favorite fisheries in Oregon. It can be Type II fishing when a whole bunch them are splashing around you and no one is … Continue reading →

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Jungle Fly Fishing Adventure 2025

Posted on October 14, 2025 by Caddisfly

Our group of 8 anglers flew to Manaus Brazil late August for a combination trip targeting Peacock Bass and Arapaima. The first seven days were spent on the Rio Marie fishing for Peacocks. The next four days/five nights would be … Continue reading →

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September Trout Fishing Report

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We are nearing the end of the dreaded summer period where things are a bit too hot for a trout’s liking. Hot air and water temperatures reduce waters efficacy at holding oxygen, this in turn produces both stressed and lethargic … Continue reading →

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