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Category Archives: McKenzie River
Knoll Fire on the McKenzie Causes Closure of a Portion of the McKenzie
Marine Board Issues Temporary Rule to Close Portion of McKenzie River The Oregon State Marine Board issued a temporary closure on a portion of the McKenzie River to recreational boating due to the Knoll Fire reaching the riverbank and burned, … Continue reading
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Summer Tactics for Local Waters August 2021
I wish we were discussing high water tactics in August of 2021…. Fish like water as we all know. It’s going to be a very interesting summer with extreme drought conditions wreaking havoc on numerous watersheds across the state of … Continue reading
Restoration Underway at Finn Rock Reach – McKenzie River
From McKenzie River Trust With the help of local partners, engineers, contractors, and the support of our members, McKenzie River Trust broke ground on our riparian restoration project at Finn Rock Reach in late June. This project, designed over the … Continue reading
Brewing for Recovery: Claim 52’s Groundswell
Raise a glass to recovery and resilience tomorrow, Wednesday, July 21st from 4:30pm-7:30pm at Claim 52’s Kitchen in downtown Eugene Groundswell is a Northwest Pale Ale brewed to celebrate the McKenzie River – it’s clear, refreshing, river-forward and balanced with … Continue reading
Obstructions Removed on the McKenzie River
Obstructions at Martins Rapids and near Paradise Campground have been removed improving navigation of all craft in low summer flows. Oregon State Marine Board took care of the Martins hazard. You can view other obstructions and potential boating hazards here: … Continue reading
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Restoring Floodplain Function at Finn Rock Reach on the McKenzie River
Driving east up Hwy 126 past Vida puts one through the Holiday Farm fire zone all the way to approximately mile post 45. There is a lot of heavy equipment up there clearing road-side trees, fixing lines, and much more. … Continue reading
Low Water Arrives Early July 2021
We knew it was coming and here we are. Low water will likely remain for the rest of the summer. While it’s a little scary for water temps and habitat it does give anglers unprecedented access to water. More on … 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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Catch Magazine Video and Cool Fathers Day “Give Aways”
Last Fall our friends Todd and Kelly Moen of Catch Magazine captured one of my favorite places, the upper McKenzie. I love all of Todd’s work and Catch Magazine is well worth the subscription. Catch Magazine is running some pretty … Continue reading
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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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