Category Archives: Middle Fork Willamette River fishing

October Caddis coming to a river near you!

The cottonwood leaves are piling up on the ground, vine maples turning orange, and big October Caddis are fattening up and ready to burst forth from their cases. It’s already happening. The fam and I were catching a few small … Continue reading

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Fishing, Hunting, and Conservation News, October 1913 – Part IV

This from the Oregon Sportsman FISHING ON THE UPPER WILLAMETTE Mr. J. J. McCormick, of Eugene, Oregon, reports that his favorite way of fishing on the upper Willamette is in a boat. The river is navigable for good boat fishing … Continue reading

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Oregon Cascades Trout Part V: Why Trout, Why?

Why should anyone fish for trout anyway? Well, first, because we love to fish, that part is simple. But why should I or anyone with like-obsessions about giant anadromous fish care enough to pursue these relatively small fish?

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Oregon Cascades Trout Part I: A Most Excellent Adventure Begins

I am NOT a stalker. Really. This seems an appropriate opening assertion for this article, given the fact that I just recently opened the Caddis Fly Blog to find that my most trusted and share everything friends RR and MS … Continue reading

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Big changes to wading spots after high water

In the summer, once the water levels drop down, I do most of my trout fishing on foot. Last weekend, I made my first trip to one of my summer wading spots — the mouth of Salmon Creek on the … Continue reading

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McKenzie and Willamette River Report/Fish Porn

Fishing remains very good with a variety of tactics and imitations. Cloudy weather has had fish looking up particularly well the past couple of days. Important bugs for the McKenzie, lower Willamette, and Middle Fork of the Willamette include Green … Continue reading

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Local Waters in Great Shape and Fishing Well

The McKenzie River has dropped into nice condition of late and the Middle Fork of the Willamette had a day or two under 2000 CFS last week. Warmer water and air temperatures have spurned more insect activity of late.

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McKenzie and Willamette Fishing Reports: March/April Conditions in May

Hatches have been more consistent on the McKenzie and Lower Willamette. March Browns in the later afternoon, sporadic caddis and even Pale Morning Duns have been present. It has been a crazy spring for water levels and weather and with … Continue reading

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Local Trout Fishing Report: McKenzie and Willamette Rivers Fishing Well

The McKenzie and Middle Fork of the Willamette rivers have been fishing well of late. Water levels have remained stable for the past week and clarity has improved on both rivers. Despite good water conditions and some classic overcast and … Continue reading

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Upside Down Golden Stone Fly Tying Video

It won’t be long before Salmon Flies and Golden Stones are making their annual emergence on the Deschutes River. In this video Barrett demonstrates how to tie an Upside Down Golden Stone. When some of your favorite aren’t getting the … Continue reading

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Terranasty Salmon Fly Tying Video

Warmer temperatures in the Willamette Valley have brought out some Stoneflies of late. The McKenzie and Willamette do not get a concentrated “mega hatch” like the Deschutes and the Madison but we do get some Salmon Fly Adults bombing around … Continue reading

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Middle Fork of the Willamette River Fly Fishing Report

The Middle Fork of the Willamette has been running high this Spring and with a considerable snow pack the trend looks to continue. Despite high water when the Middle Fork has been looking it’s typical “green” it has been fishing … Continue reading

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McKenzie Dropping into Shape in a Hurry, Middle Fork Boat Ramp Update

Barrett and Ethan ran from Taylors Landing to Hayden Bridge yesterday, fishing was decent. March Browns hatched in the afternoon and nymphing was consistent.

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March Brown Ice Dub Soft Hackle Wet Fly

You’ve heard the saying “less is more”. The sparse Soft Hackle Fly written about extensively by Sylvester Nemes, and effectively fished by anglers all over the world is a proven winner during the March Brown emergence. Barrett ties a simple … Continue reading

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Middle Fork of the Willamette Producing Late in the Season

Winter trouting, or as some call it the “second season” is approaching. Midges, Beatis, and a heavy dose of nymphing are the play December and January. For now the Middle Fork of the Willamette from Hills Creek down to Lookout … Continue reading

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