Category Archives: McKenzie River

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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McKenzie River Native Fish Society River Steward Chapter Meeting

Over the past year, the team at Native Fish Society (NFS) has been brainstorming ways in which we could build the groundswell of public support for wild fish throughout the Pacific Northwest. Out of this brainstorm, our team is very … 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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Willamette River Basin News 2022

Looking out across a barren landscape of thick mud dotted by boulders and tree stumps, you might perceive a scene of destruction, but to Native Fish Society Conservation Director Jennifer Fairbrother, she sees a river reborn and a fighting chance … Continue reading

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March Brown Hatch on the McKenzie – Spring Fishing 2022

It’s that time of year again March Madness is close and March Browns are hatching on the McKenzie. Nymphing has been solid, swinging wets has been superb, and sporadic surface activity with March Browns, Blue Winged Olives, Skwala Stones, and … Continue reading

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