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Category Archives: Lower Willamette
Willamette River Summer steelhead hitting Eugene
The summer steelhead are hitting Eugene, with some of the biggest and best fish on this early part of the run. Get out there now for excellent fishing on the Willamette River. I caught this bruiser today with Ethan Nickel, … Continue reading
First day swinging for summer steelhead on the Eugene town run
I went out on my first trip targeting the Willamette Summer Steelhead over the weekend. With over 2,000 summer steelhead over Willamette Falls fish count, and clearing water on the drop in the town run, we had a shot. We … 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
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
Lower river fishing outstanding
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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Local Steelhead remains hot when water is right
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
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Local Fall Fishing Update
Fishing held up nicely this past week despite some very cold and wet conditions. The coming weeks prediction is for gorgeous weather and ideal river levels for both trout and steelhead fishing. The McKenzie is fishing well in it’s entirety. The Middle Fork … Continue reading
The famous holes of Eugene area steelhead fishing — McKenzie and Willamette Rivers
In a “tongue in cheek” nod to the North Umpqua, our good friend Greg Hatten came up with names for several pools and tailouts on the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers These names aren’t part of legendary river lore and won’t … Continue reading
Posted in Lower Willamette, McKenzie River, Summer Steelhead
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Fly fishing opportunities remain strong around Eugene area
The Middle Fork of the Willamette near Oakridge is fishing surprisingly well despite low water and high sun conditions. Today would have been fantastic with the clouds, tomorrow as well. Try hopper dropper set ups fishing the fast water and … Continue reading
Local . . . (Fill in the Blank) Resident (?) Causes Big Drop in Willamette River
I thought about using harsher words in the title but I have been known to habitually destroy garage doors with my pick-up so I’ll stick with the facts and you can fill in the blanks. A local resident managed to … Continue reading
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