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Category Archives: McKenzie River
To Protect Redsides and Bull Trout, Bait Ban Proposed on the Mckenzie
The Register Guard recently reported that the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is proposing to ban bait on a popular stretch of the Mckenzie river between Blue River and Goodpasture Bridge. As reported by the RG, the proposal initially … Continue reading
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Prime walk and wade conditions for upper reaches of Mckenzie and Willamette Rivers
Looking to get out of the valley and fish some small water this summer and fall? Water conditions are perfect and fishing has been good on the North Fork of the Middle Fork of the Willamette, Salt Creek, Salmon Creek … Continue reading
Mckenzie River fly fishing holding up through the summer months
High and cold water has it’s benefits. Cooler water temperatures, and higher than normal water all year long has August feeling like July. Hatches of small caddis, pale morning duns, green drakes have continued on the Mckenzie later than we … Continue reading
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Morning proves most productive on upper Mckenzie River
Our local weather has been just about perfect lately. Cool mornings and evenings, warm but not blazing during the day. The last day of July felt more like June on the upper Mckenzie. Hatches of large cinnoman caddis, Pale Morning … Continue reading
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Backpacking and fishing the McKenzie River Trail
Last weekend, Karl, Frenchy Laroux, Brent Ross and I tackled the McKenzie River trail, following the river, fishing from the Willamette NF ranger station above McKenzie Bridge to Koosah Falls. We hiked over 17 miles upstream, a majority of the … Continue reading
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Overcast and cooler great for fishing on the Mckenzie
Cooler mornings of late have led to some very good dry fly fishing on the Mckenzie River. Brown Elk Hair Caddis #12-16, Yellow Elk Hair Caddis #14-16, Parachute Adams #12-16, No Down Golden #12, Irresistable Elk Hair Caddis #12-14 have … Continue reading
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Summer time tactics for Fly Fishing the Mckenzie River
Now that water levels have settled down and our weather pattern of blue sky and beaming sun is upon us, what tactics will improve your catch. Early in the day fish will come to the surface with dry flies. Lower … Continue reading
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Mckenzie Sweet Spot Redux: Nice Trout Hooked, Landed
Yesterday Matt Stansberry, Nick Callero of the National Wildlife Federation and I headed up to one of my favorite areas of the mid-Mckenzie River. I had fished there last weekend hooking large numbers of trout but no large trout and … Continue reading
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Upper McKenzie River fly fishing through a fisheye lens
Here is a series of photos from a guided fly fishing trip last weekend on the upper McKenzie River, Paradise Campground to Finn Rock. Wild redside rainbow trout were all over the place (plus some “trophy” whitefish) in the early … Continue reading
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First Annual McKenzie River Two-Fly Tournament Announced For 2008
EUGENE, OR – The first annual McKenzie River Two-Fly Tournament will take place October 3-4, 2008 on the McKenzie River. Organized by The Caddis Fly Angling Shop and Trout Unlimited Chapter 678 (McKenzie River, Upper Willamette Chapter), proceeds from this … Continue reading
Small Hatch, Good Bite on the Mid-Mckenzie
Sunday evening I opted to take it easy and fish the Mckenzie on foot rather than by boat. The fishing was good pretty good, I caught north of twenty fish in about three hours. Unfortunately, I didn’t get the big … Continue reading
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Despite recent heat lower Mckenzie is fishing fair
On Friday evening I met up with Matt and Mark for a quick post work float from Deerhorn to Hendricks Bridge. Granted, I’d prefer to fish higher in the watershed but short on time we stayed low and caught a mix … Continue reading
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Mckenzie and Willamette drainages lower, offer best access so far this year
Both the Mckenzie and the Willamette Rivers, and tributaries dropped huge amounts this past week. If you are used to walking in on the Middle Fork or the Mckenzie access is as good as it has been all year. In addition Salt Creek, … Continue reading
Carmen-Smith EWEB relicensing update
As many of you know, EWEB’s Carmen-Smith Hydroelectric Project on the Upper McKenzie River is up for relicensing. EWEB is in the process of submitting a new long-term license application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for approval. The … Continue reading
Upper McKenzie River fly fishing: Olallie to McKenzie Bridge
Last weekend we drifted from Olallie to McKenzie Bridge on the Upper McKenzie River. The water was high, running around 1600 cfs and water temperatures were still under 50 degrees by midday. Chris and guide George Recker ran the class … Continue reading
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