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Category Archives: Fishing Reports
More Info from ODFW on Statewide Regulations Due to Low Water
Emergency fishing regulations in response to drought begin July 1: Check the Recreation Report in your zone for info June 30, 2021 SALEM, Ore.—ODFW is implementing emergency regulations that will begin July 1 in several angling zones as Oregon faces … Continue reading
ODFW – Important Fishing Announcement July 1, 2021
From Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife It’s going to be a scorcher out there, and fish are feeling the heat, too—on top of facing a severe to extreme drought in most of Oregon. Thus, ODFW is asking you to … Continue reading
Lower McKenzie Trout Population Study – Positive Results Still Evident Today – June 2021
This past Monday I did a quick lower river float, (Hendricks to Hayden) with Liz Perkin of Native Fish Society and Dave Thomas (NFS McKenzie River Fish Steward ) of Eugene. Our discussions were wide ranging but largely focussed on … Continue reading
Lower McKenzie Brimming with Water June 22, 2021
Despite what looks like a super hot, super low water year in the making the lower McKenzie is full of water. The Walterville Canal is currently empty and the lack of water diversion is giving stretches of water like Hendricks … Continue reading
Postcards from the Upper McKenzie June 2021
Had a great weekend fishing the upper McKenzie!
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“Showery” Conditions lead to Mayfly Hatches on the McKenzie
We have had a few wet days of late on the McKenzie River and mayflies have been hatching daily. Green Drakes and Pale Morning Duns have been out in good numbers. Additionally small brown and yellow stoneflies, small caddis and … Continue reading
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McKenzie River Fishing Report May 27, 2021
The bugs are out! It was a classic dry fly fishing day on the upper Mckenzie this week. The hatch brought many fish to the surface mid day and into the early evening. Parachute Adams (large), Klinkhammer, yellow sallies, and … Continue reading
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EWEB diverting less water into power canal to improve fish passage
From Joe Harwood Eugene Water and Electric Board Eugene Water & Electric Board Generation staff on Thursday afternoon started diverting less water into the Walterville Power Canal to increase McKenzie River flows in the bypassed reach of the river to … Continue reading
Lower Mckenzie Report : Mid May 2021
Lower Mckenzie continues to produce! We saw a sporadic hatch of Mckenzie Green Caddis, Yellow Sallies, and tan caddis. Most of our fish were caught nymphing with Mega Prince and the infamous Possie Bugger. However, keeping a keen … Continue reading
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Smallmouth bite is On! May 2021
The Willamette River and tributaries are seeing some quality fly fishing for smallmouth bass presently. Lower and warmer water have the bass lighting up to patterns like RIO Meat Sweats, Micro Game Changers and Double Barrel Poppers. Give Alex a … Continue reading
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Spring Fishing in Central Oregon May 2021
Fished the Deschutes River from Warm Springs to Trout Creek Sunday 9th. Overcast and cool morning. No big bugs flying, but small numbers of shucks in the grass. Euro tactics are killer on the Lower D. Jigged 20” point fly … Continue reading
Seychelles Trip Report April 2021
My family and I were extremely fortunate to lead a small group of anglers to Alphonse Island in the Seychelles this past April. Our week-long fishing adventure was outstanding. The Seychelles offers some of the most pristine marine habitat on … Continue reading
Fishing Report – Early May McKenzie River
Spring continues to be productive on the McKenzie and Middle Willamette Rivers. Hotter days with cooler nights has been the trend and the fishing seems to fluctuate depending on temperatures, cloud cover, and hatches. March Browns are still active, but … Continue reading
Fishing Report – Middle Fork Willamette – Late April 2021
Spring is my favorite time of the year to fish the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers. Cool days, light rain, and overcast skies make the Dry Fly Fisher drool with excitement. After a very unseasonably warm April, cooler temperatures and rain … Continue reading
Local Fishing Report end of April 2021 – McKenzie and Willamette Rivers
I have been out of town for the past ten days or so and asked the staff to chime in with current conditions for the McKenzie and Willamette. Owen Grigsby was first: Bright sunny days can make McKenzie fishing difficult … Continue reading