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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
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
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?
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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


