Category Archives: Fishing Reports

Mid September Fishing Report – McKenzie and Willamette Rivers

Man I wish September was about 60 days long. It’s hard to beat the weather, and of course the fishing is solid all across the state. Locally we have seen dry fly fishing pick up considerably. Prior to October Caddis … Continue reading →

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Dry Fly Fishing Improving Locally – McKenzie and Willamette Fishing Very Well

Increased shade, cooler evenings and lighter fishing pressure have trout looking up much more in recent days. Must have (don’t leave home without them) dry flies for the McKenzie, Willamette and tributaries include the following: Parachute Adams #10-14 Carlson’s Purple … Continue reading →

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Late Summer 2022 Southern Oregon Report

I was able get a couple of the Technical Men’s Conference attendees to leave grampa duty to fish Southern Oregon. During 2016 ODFW dumped brown trout into Diamond Lake to get after the chubs. During a great Callibaetis hatch several … Continue reading →

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Oregon Set to Open The Summer Steelhead Season on the Deschutes

From Flylordsmag.com Will Poston Oregon’s Deschutes River will have a fishing season for summer steelhead this year, announced the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW). The summer steelhead fishing season on the Deschutes will open on August 15th. Throughout … Continue reading →

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Early August Willamette Valley Fishing Report

Cooler water temperatures will be found in the upper reaches of both the McKenzie and Willamette. Best fishing is taking place early and late in the day. Hatches have been minimal with most activity during the coolest parts of the … Continue reading →

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McKenzie River Report June 2022

After a massive bump in water the river is back in fishable shape. It’s still high but we have seen excellent fishing this year in high water. Water temperatures are creeping up as well. Afternoons have been best, increased water … Continue reading →

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McKenzie and Willamette Fishing Report Early June 2022

Despite the continued high water both the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers are fishing very well. Hatches have really improved and a great variety of flies and tactics are taking fish. Each time I speak with a fellow angler I hear … Continue reading →

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May 2022 Deschutes Report

The Salmonfly hatch on the Deschutes this year has been one of ups and downs. We have really only had a handful of days when things have lined up with warm days, and decent fishing conditions. I just wrapped up … Continue reading →

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McKenzie Still High but Fishing Improving

The McKenzie and Middle Fork of the Willamette rivers are dropping and fishing well as we get into some of the very best fishing of the year. I saw my first Green McKenzie Caddis today and a few Green Drakes. … Continue reading →

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Stonefly Season is Coming – Stonefly Patterns for 2022

April to early July adult stoneflies tend to be more available to trout than any other time of year. These big bugs offer a tremendous post spawn meal that trout count on to get back into shape and survive the … Continue reading →

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McKenzie River Report – Mid April 2022

The McKenzie held its perfect spring flows this week and fishing remained solid. I spent an arctic Saturday and a beautiful overcast Sunday on the river this weekend. We knew Saturday was going to be wet, but didn’t expect it … Continue reading →

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Winter Storm Brings Much Needed Water to Willamette Basin

The Willamette Basin and Oregon in general has had another very mild winter. Lack of snow pack and precipitation is great for early spring fishing (its been a fantastic March Brown Hatch) but late spring and summer low water increases … Continue reading →

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McKenzie and Willamette Fishing Well April 1st, 2022

We continue to have ideal water conditions and daily hatches on the McKenzie. Swinging wet flies, nymphing and fishing dries throughout the day are producing good results. This weekend looks perfect with a mix of clouds sun and rain. Next … Continue reading →

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Spring Break March Brown Fishing Going Strong on the Lower McKenzie

It happening folks, it is time to get out trout fishing. This is absolutely my favorite time of year, and conditions are only improving. I live in downtown Eugene and can be wadered up/boat in the water in under 20 … Continue reading →

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Lower McKenzie Report March 2022

The lower river has been fishing very good the past two weeks. With cloudy days and warmer weather, the fish are looking up and if you get out there at the right time, the March Brown hatch has been excellent. … Continue reading →

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