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Category Archives: Fishing Reports
McKenzie Green Caddis Pop on the Lower River
Fishing was good on the lower McKenzie River near Eugene yesterday. The river was running a bit high but very fishable. Early in the day fish ate the Tungsten Trout retriever Holo Prince combo dropped off of a Thingamabobber. As … Continue reading
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Middle Fork of the Willamette Report
Thursday was another bright warm day on the Middle Fork, with a billion Grannom Caddis. Frankly I am getting a bit tired of these little guys. Swarms of bugs and very few fish up is simply disheartening. The water on … Continue reading
Lower McKenzie River Report for mid-April
I woke up Sunday morning with the intention of having a lazy day at home watching The Masters. But about ten minutes in I couldn’t handle it, I had to get onto the river. After a quick call to a … Continue reading
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Insane Caddis Hatch on the Lower McKenzie
Today’s warmth brought out the bugs on the McKenzie. Specifically the Grannom Caddis emergence. The numbers of bugs between Belinger and Hayden Bridge in the 12-2pm time frame was simply shocking. Watching your fly or indicator on the surface amidst … Continue reading
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McKenzie and Willamette rivers reset with high water
Recent down pours have been hammering our local waters. We do need the water, and the fish never mind a reprieve from pressure, especially on a low water year. As the rivers drop into shape late this week how should … Continue reading
Wild trout tagging underway on the McKenzie River
Over the past month, the McKenzie Flyfishers have spearheaded a wild trout census study on the five mile section of river from Hendricks to Bellinger boat ramps. The study was funded by the local Trout Unlimited Chapter through a $5,000 … Continue reading
Winter steelhead fishing on the Wild and Scenic Rogue River
Half-pounder steelhead are still kicking in the Rogue River. Official Rogue River correspondent Greg Hatten sent the following report: The Wild and Scenic section of the Rogue is different in winter. Nights are cold, the river is high and fast, … Continue reading
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Late winter/early spring steelhead
The end of March is the time when people start to ask; are there many winter steelhead left? and when are the summer steelhead going to be in? The answer to the first question is, Yes! Although the major push … Continue reading
McKenzie in great shape, Caddis hatch developing
The McKenzie and Willamette rivers remain in fantastic (low water) condition. Boating and wading conditions are ideal. March Browns continue to emerge daily, however bright and windy conditions have made the usually reliable March Brown fishing a bit slow compared … Continue reading
Local rivers rise but not out, March Brown Hatch in full swing
Recent rains did bump the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers, however they are still very low compared to historical flows. Look for the rivers to begin dropping back down right away. We have some great weather fore-casted for early in the … Continue reading
Middle Fork of the Willamette March Report
The Middle Fork of the Willamette river is currently flowing at about 400 cubic feet per second, this is super low and makes the river extremely accessible on foot. The water below Black Canyon Campground normally slow and lake influenced, … Continue reading
Sunny Winter Steelhead
After 5 days with the in-laws in town, my friend Jeff needed to get out fishing before he freaked out. With inspiration from the Fly Fishing Film Tour videos from the night before still fresh on our brains, we headed … Continue reading
Water Conditions Ideal For Trout and Steelhead
It’s been a few years since we’ve had early spring weather and water conditions like we do right now. Both the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers are way down at “Summer Like” flows. Coastal rivers are in fine shape today and … Continue reading
Mid February McKenzie River Report
All species were active this past Saturday. Whitefish ate small Beadhead Hare’s Ears, so did a nice sucker. A “Snakey” run back steelhead grabbed the Mega Prince and shook his head for a bit before he rolled over. The poor … Continue reading
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McKenzie River Rainbow Trout looking for a big meal
Fly fishing the McKenzie River for wild rainbow trout is my addiction. I love those big beautiful fish. And early spring time is my favorite time of year to chase them. There’s nothing prettier than a pre-spawn beefed up McKenzie … Continue reading
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