Category Archives: Fishing Reports

“Spring Like” weather yields results inland and on the coast.

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Around 1pm yesterday I watched March Browns emerge and wondered if the days fishing wouldn’t of been better spent chasing trout. Oregon’s coastal waters get their March Brown two to three weeks before the hatch gets heavy on the McKenzie … Continue reading →

Posted in Coastal Steelhead Fishing, Fishing Porn, Fishing Reports, McKenzie River | 3 Comments

January Trout fishing on the McKenzie

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Although I did not have a thermometer yesterday afternoon the water temperature was “fish friendly” enough. We spotted one March Brown, a couple of Winter Stones and a few Beatis. The only sipping on the surface was in very slow … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, McKenzie River | 7 Comments

Alsea River Report: Christmas Break Steelhead

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Caddisfly

The only thing I miss about being a student those many years ago are the vacations.   A couple weeks around Christmas, Spring Break-and don’t even get me started on the summer.   Now I  consider myself  lucky to have the week between … Continue reading →

Posted in Coastal Steelhead Fishing, Fishing Reports, Oregon Winter Steelhead Fishing | 6 Comments

Winter Steelhead: The Time is Fast Upon Us

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Caddisfly

Low clear water conditions coupled with the cold front have conspired to induce cabin fever at an almost unprecented level approaching pandemic stage among steelheaders in the northwest.   Despite scattered reports of a few fish caught here and there it just hasn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Coastal Steelhead Fishing, Fishing Reports, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Kid’s First Salmon Captured on Video

Posted on December 13, 2009 by Caddisfly

It doesn’t seem long ago that she was my little tag-along on fishing trips and I worried more about keeping her back from the bank then catching fish when we would hit the river.  We’ve taken lots of trout trips … Continue reading →

Posted in Central Oregon Fishing Report, Coastal Steelhead Fishing, Fishing Reports | 4 Comments

Stormy weather brings hope to South Coast Anglers

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

It’s only mid week and the migration to the Southern Oregon Coast has begun. Elk, Sixes, Rogue, to name a few are staged to be in perfect shape for fly anglers to catch chrome bright Chinook Salmon. Bring your shooting … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, Oregon Salmon fly fishing | 4 Comments

Lower river fishing outstanding

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Rainbows, Cutthroats, Steelhead you name it, the lower McKenzie and Willamette offer great fall fly fishing  opportunities. Steady Mayfly hatches, ideal water conditions, warm calm days, it really doesn’t get any better than it is right now. Parachute Adams size #12-16, Possie … Continue reading →

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Trouting in the snow on the Missouri River Montana

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This past Tuesday I sat in the Eugene Airport contemplating the weather. The Willamette Valley was looking at 65-71 degrees, perfect water conditions and steelhead. My destination Helena Montana was looking at snow and temps down to 7 degrees by … Continue reading →

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Warm Fall days extend local trout success

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The McKenzie and Willamette Rivers are experiencing excellent fly fishing conditions and reports up and down both rivers have been excellent. Rainy days are upon us and Blue Winged Olive patterns, October Caddis patterns, Dark Cahills, Parachute Adams, Orange Elk … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, McKenzie River | 1 Comment

Middle Fork of the Willamette fishing great

Posted on October 16, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

   The Middle Fork of the Willamette fished very well this Thursday. Best flies were Morrish October Caddis, Mega Prince and  Possie Buggers. It was an incredibly nice fall day, no wind, warm temperatures and lots of fish. Just a classic … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing | 3 Comments

Local Steelhead remains hot when water is right

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The water is high today but the graph has turned downward and things should be right for the weekend. The Willamette from Dexter Dam down through Eugene continues to outperform the McKenzie. Swinging Morejohn’s Bantam, Moal Leeches, Loop Leech and … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, Lower Willamette, Summer Steelhead | 2 Comments

Fall temperatures put bottomfish on the bite

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Fall is in full swing and while temps are cooling off the rockfish action is heating up. The best action for sea bass, lingcod, and more is from October till April. Surf is up this week, but will settle soon! … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Porn, Fishing Reports, Oregon Saltwater Fishing | 6 Comments

Oregon’s Alpine Lakes last hurrah

Posted on September 26, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Timing is everything and there are far to many places to be, and fish to catch this time of year. Barrett chose a short walk into a beautiful Alpine Lake with his family and was handsomely rewarded with several large … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports | 10 Comments

Wild Trout Fishing on the McKenzie Excellent

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

As soon as cool morning shade became warm morning shade/sun  fishing was on fire yesterday. Small “browny/orangey” caddis were all over the near shore trees and brush. Short Winged Stoneflies were present in surprising numbers. We saw numerous Short Wings … Continue reading →

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Fly fishing for summer steelhead close to home

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Eugene summer steelhead report from Greg Hatten We fished purple and we fished deep on Thursday evening out on the river “close to home”. Dr. Dan Phillips was in the boat and while we’ve covered a lot of water together, … Continue reading →

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