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Category Archives: McKenzie River
Fill out an angler preference survey for ODFW on the McKenzie River
Thanks to everybody who’s been commenting and following along with our public relations campaign to reduce or remove hatchery trout from the McKenzie River. But ODFW decisions are made based on data, and the agency this summer conducted an angler … Continue reading
Posted in McKenzie River, Oregon Conservation News
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Battle for native fish continues in the Register-Guard
Following our initial call on September 17th in the Register-Guard to remove or at least reduce the number of hatchery trout in the McKenzie, the McKenzie River Guides Association responded with its counterargument. Today, David Vázquez and Scott Kinney blew … Continue reading
Posted in McKenzie River, Oregon Conservation News
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Lower river fishing outstanding
Rainbows, Cutthroats, Steelhead you name it, the lower McKenzie and Willamette offer great fall fly fishing opportunities. Steady Mayfly hatches, ideal water conditions, warm calm days, it really doesn’t get any better than it is right now. Parachute Adams size #12-16, Possie … Continue reading
Posted in Fishing Reports, Lower Willamette, McKenzie River
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McKenzie River wild trout action list: 10 ways to get involved
For those of you following along with our saga to reduce or remove hatchery trout from the McKenzie River, and to ban bait for trout fishing on the McKenzie, I wanted to provide you with an action sheet — a … Continue reading
Posted in McKenzie River, Oregon Conservation News
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Warm Fall days extend local trout success
The McKenzie and Willamette Rivers are experiencing excellent fly fishing conditions and reports up and down both rivers have been excellent. Rainy days are upon us and Blue Winged Olive patterns, October Caddis patterns, Dark Cahills, Parachute Adams, Orange Elk … Continue reading
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McKenzie River Two-Fly Tournament 2009: Team Carr and Ex-Officio clean up
Yesterday the Caddis Fly and Trout Unlimited Chapter 678 hosted the second annual 2009 McKenzie River Two-Fly Tournament. This year we had nine boats and 18 anglers, competing for high end gear from Sage and Rio, a guided trip with … Continue reading
Local Fall Fishing Update
Fishing held up nicely this past week despite some very cold and wet conditions. The coming weeks prediction is for gorgeous weather and ideal river levels for both trout and steelhead fishing. The McKenzie is fishing well in it’s entirety. The Middle Fork … Continue reading
Wild Trout Fishing on the McKenzie Excellent
As soon as cool morning shade became warm morning shade/sun fishing was on fire yesterday. Small “browny/orangey” caddis were all over the near shore trees and brush. Short Winged Stoneflies were present in surprising numbers. We saw numerous Short Wings … Continue reading
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Time to reduce or remove hatchery rainbows from the McKenzie River
Today the Register-Guard ran a guest editorial we wrote, calling for a reduction or removal of hatchery rainbow trout in the McKenzie River. Now it’s your turn to tell your personal story. Write a letter or email to the Register-Guard. … Continue reading
Posted in McKenzie River, Oregon Conservation News
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McKenzie River Fly Fishing Report
Fall is definitely is the air. Even when high temperatures reach towards 90 degrees this week, it’s only for a hour out of what is perfect early fall weather. The only problem is it doesn’t last for 6 months! The … Continue reading
The famous holes of Eugene area steelhead fishing — McKenzie and Willamette Rivers
In a “tongue in cheek” nod to the North Umpqua, our good friend Greg Hatten came up with names for several pools and tailouts on the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers These names aren’t part of legendary river lore and won’t … Continue reading
Posted in Lower Willamette, McKenzie River, Summer Steelhead
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Upper McKenzie Walk and Wade
It’s August. It’s hot. It’s a great time to be fishing the upper McKenzie on foot! Caddis fly guide Barrett Christiansen took clients into some of the upper most portions of the McKenzie to score on late season natives. Fishing … Continue reading
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Mckenzie River Honey Hole: Still Holding Nice Native Redsides
It was with some trepidation I headed to one of my favorite bank fishing spots on the Mckenzie River to get in an hour or so of fishing before cocktail hour (beer thirty actually). I’ve fished the spot only three … Continue reading
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Fly fishing opportunities remain strong around Eugene area
The Middle Fork of the Willamette near Oakridge is fishing surprisingly well despite low water and high sun conditions. Today would have been fantastic with the clouds, tomorrow as well. Try hopper dropper set ups fishing the fast water and … Continue reading
Upper McKenzie River fishing well on foot
Looking for Native McKenzie Rainbows? For those of you willing to put in some walking, the Upper McKenzie River (above Blue River) is fishing great on foot with summer low water conditions making it easy to get around. High quality … Continue reading
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