Category Archives: McKenzie River

March Brown hatch kicks off in full force on the Lower McKenzie River

Posted on March 4, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Fishing the Lower McKenzie River: A rainy day in early March, the McKenzie is much lower than normal spring flows. Ethan Nickel, Chris and I put in on the lower river after lunch, and the fish are rising at the … Continue reading →

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McKenzie Update: Trout tagging training, postcard signing lunch party tomorrow

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Lower McKenzie River Trout Census Training tomorrow! As part of the 2010 trout stocking plan for the McKenzie, ODFW will open up an additional five miles of river to native fish management on the Lower McKenzie River. The McKenzie Flyfishers … Continue reading →

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McKenzie River Wild Trout population study starts in March

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

As part of the 2010 trout stocking plan for the McKenzie, ODFW will open up an additional five miles of river to native fish management on the Lower McKenzie River. The McKenzie Flyfishers spearheaded a population study of the wild … Continue reading →

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Straight up McKenzie Redside fish porn

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

I was trying to come up with something to say about these photos, but my son is screaming in my ear so it’s a little difficult to be reflective. Awesome day, awesome fish. No bugs on top yet, but at … Continue reading →

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Water Conditions Ideal For Trout and Steelhead

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

It’s been a few years since we’ve had early spring weather and water conditions like we do right now. Both the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers are way down at “Summer Like” flows. Coastal rivers are in fine shape today and … Continue reading →

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Jack Williams, TU senior scientist enters Fishing Hall of Fame, backs McKenzie native trout

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Trout Unlimited Senior Scientist Jack Williams was recently inducted into the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame, along with the North Umpqua’s Frank Moore. Williams is a strong supporter of our efforts to eliminate or reduce regular trout stocking in the … Continue reading →

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Mid February McKenzie River Report

Posted on February 14, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

All species were active this past Saturday. Whitefish ate small Beadhead Hare’s Ears, so did a nice sucker. A “Snakey” run back steelhead grabbed the Mega Prince and shook his head for a bit before he rolled over. The poor … Continue reading →

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McKenzie Native Trout Plight hits KEZI, KVAL news

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Karl was on KEZI last night, talking about the problems McKenzie Rainbow trout are facing. Great video, including some shots of the river and a short section with ODFW’s Jeff Ziller. KVAL also ran a story on McKenzie Redsides yesterday … Continue reading →

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We need you to raise your voice for Native Trout Monday Night

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Attention Native Trout supporters on the McKenzie River: We need you Monday night at the ODFW Inland Sport Fishing Advisory Committee meeting. This’s committee will be discussing its draft of the 25-year angling plan which you can download here. This … Continue reading →

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McKenzie River Rainbow Trout looking for a big meal

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Fly fishing the McKenzie River for wild rainbow trout is my addiction. I love those big beautiful fish. And early spring time is my favorite time of year to chase them. There’s nothing prettier than a pre-spawn beefed up McKenzie … Continue reading →

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“Spring Like” weather yields results inland and on the coast.

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Around 1pm yesterday I watched March Browns emerge and wondered if the days fishing wouldn’t of been better spent chasing trout. Oregon’s coastal waters get their March Brown two to three weeks before the hatch gets heavy on the McKenzie … Continue reading →

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Dave Hughes: Kids will Benefit from a Wild McKenzie River

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Last week the Cascade Family Flyfishers hosted author Dave Hughes for an evening of in-depth bug talk. Dave is a serious devotee of the McKenzie River, and it shows. The evening of his presentation, we met for dinner at the … Continue reading →

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Time to let ODFW hear what you think about hatchery fish: Public input next week

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

ODFW’s Inland Sport Fishing Advisory Committee (ISFAC) is meeting in Springfield next Monday night (2/8/10), and reducing or removing hatchery trout from the McKenzie River is on the agenda for discussion. The ISFAC was formed last year to help ODFW … Continue reading →

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McKenzie River near Eugene in great shape

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The lower McKenzie River is fishing well with nymphs and is on the verge of it’s annual March Brown emergence. Blue Winged Olives are hatching daily and the March Brown nymphs we have sampled have been very mature. Water temperatures … Continue reading →

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Do wild rainbow trout exist in the McKenzie after decades of stocking hatchery trout?

Posted on January 31, 2010 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Jay Nicholas posted his response to this question recently on his Blog, Fishingwithjay.wordpress.com. You can view it if your curiosity is piqued, if you have an opinion one way or the other, or if you just want to see some … Continue reading →

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