Category Archives: McKenzie River

New Obstruction on the Lower McKenzie – July 15th 2022

07/15/2022 – Water Obstruction: McKenzie River one mile downstream from Armitage Park The Lane County Sheriff’s Office would like to advise the public of a water obstruction on the McKenzie River approximately one mile downstream from the Armitage Park boat … Continue reading

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2022 Two Fly Tournament Lottery Registration is Open

The McKenzie River Two Fly Tournaments Proceeds Go Directly to The McKenzie River Trust. We are excited to announce the 14th annual Two Fly Tournament this fall from Friday, September 30th through Saturday, October 1st. We are so thankful for … Continue reading

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Finn Rock Landing Restoration on the Middle Mckenzie

OregonFlyFishingBlog.com and The Caddis Fly Angling Shop invite you to participate in building a new landing at Finn Rock on the McKenzie River. Finn Rock is a popular landing for anglers and whitewater enthusiasts and this project will improve the … Continue reading

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McKenzie and Willamette River Report July 1, 2022

Water levels have come way down and our local rivers are fishing great. Wading opportunities on the McKenzie and Middle Fork of the Willamette Rivers have greatly improved. The heat has slowed some of the hatches but dry fly fishing … Continue reading

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Leaburg Lake Listening Sessions with Eugene Water and Electric Board

From EWEB – Eugene Water and Electric Board Help inform EWEB Commissioners on the social impacts of the future alternatives of the Leaburg Project. Provide your public comments here: EWEB.org/LeaburgPublicComment Also, please drop by Lloyd Knox Park on Saturday June … 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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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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Purple Haze Fly Tying Video

The Purple Haze has become one of the most popular trout dry fly patterns in the world. Trout DO like purple, we find that’s not up for debate. Bruce Berry ties up this hi-vis purple haze fly. Tied true to … Continue reading

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High Spring Flows in the Willamette Valley May 2022

A super wet April has pumped serious water into the Willamette Valley and rivers are way up today. We needed the water, and the snow in the mountains. While high water can make access difficult it’s going to keep water … 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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River Blockage above Hendricks Park on the McKenzie River April 1st, 2022 Updated April 6th.

This blockage no longer is an issue as of April 6th 2022. Check out the entire river for obstructions here: https://geo.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/d9441a6be52a49ac84be01b6f2c39f96

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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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