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Category Archives: McKenzie River
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
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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Lower River Report February 2022
Last super bowl Sunday, I decided to brave the crowds, and fish the lower McKenzie from Armitage to Crossroads. I put in around 1pm and the weather was perfect, high cloud cover and 65° or so. The river is surprisingly … Continue reading
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Spring 2022 Guide Special on Now through April 15th
Each Spring we are reminded of how fortunate we are to have the lower McKenzie and Willamette rivers within such close proximity to the Eugene area. When conditions align, there is potential for exceptional trout fishing. Current water conditions and … Continue reading
McKenzie River Report – Echo Trout Rod Review February 2022
While we didn’t have the spring time conditions we’re starting to think about, we did have a nice full day on the McKenzie. Sun was shining, mid-50’s and we even got some fish to hand. Overall it was fairly slow … Continue reading
Oregon Fishing Opportunities abound, no rain in sight Jan 2022
Winter steelhead streams are in great shape. The McKenzie and Middle Fork of the Willamette are at perfect levels. Eastern Oregon waters like the Deschutes and Metolius are prime for winter trout angling. It’s way too early to be have … Continue reading
Winter Trout Fishing Still Productive December 2021
Bryson didn’t find big numbers of fish yesterday but the ones he did find were nice fish. The clear winner in terms of flies was a black rubber legged stone fly nymph, jigged or standard basic black rubber legs. Pat’s … Continue reading
McKenzie River Still Fishing Well in December
The McKenzie has been holding steady with water levels down near summer flows. Nymphing tactics have been producing some really good fishing. Get out there before the next rains bump the river up again. Best Patterns including the following: Hot … Continue reading
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Fall Guide Special 2021
Take advantage of our Fall guide special good for one or anglers while the weather is still nice! We are offering a shortened half day trip on our local waters for trout and steelhead October 25-November 30th. The cost of … Continue reading
Wet Fly Swing Podcast – October on the McKenzie
Check out the podcast at this link:https://wetflyswing.com/the-oregon-fly-fishing-blog-chris-daughters/
10% of Friday October 1st Caddis Fly Sales go to McKenzie River Trust
About the Two-Fly Tournament It all starts on a Friday evening in the fall, as an eager group of anglers and local fishing guides come together at the Caddis Fly Angling Shop in Eugene to eat, drink, strategize and raise … Continue reading
Local Fishing Report – Fall Fly Patterns
The McKenzie and Willamette Rivers received a “freshen up” last weekend. While rivers came up quickly they came right back down into great shape. Water temperature have dropped a bit but fishing has remained excellent. This time of year is … Continue reading
What Happens To Native Trout Fisheries When We Remove Competing Hatchery Stock – The McKenzie River Example
Two of the smartest fish bio guys I know collaborated to create the article below. Dave Thomas and Arlen Thomasen ( author of the best bug book out there “Bugwater“) also were participants/leaders in the McKenzie River Trout study referenced … Continue reading
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