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Category Archives: Middle Fork Willamette River fishing
McKenzie and Willamette River Report July 1, 2022
Water levels have come way down and our local rivers are fishing great. Wading opportunities on the McKenzie and Middle Fork of the Willamette Rivers have greatly improved. The heat has slowed some of the hatches but dry fly fishing … Continue reading
McKenzie River Report June 2022
After a massive bump in water the river is back in fishable shape. It’s still high but we have seen excellent fishing this year in high water. Water temperatures are creeping up as well. Afternoons have been best, increased water … Continue reading
McKenzie and Willamette Fishing Report Early June 2022
Despite the continued high water both the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers are fishing very well. Hatches have really improved and a great variety of flies and tactics are taking fish. Each time I speak with a fellow angler I hear … Continue reading
McKenzie Still High but Fishing Improving
The McKenzie and Middle Fork of the Willamette rivers are dropping and fishing well as we get into some of the very best fishing of the year. I saw my first Green McKenzie Caddis today and a few Green Drakes. … Continue reading
High Spring Flows in the Willamette Valley May 2022
A super wet April has pumped serious water into the Willamette Valley and rivers are way up today. We needed the water, and the snow in the mountains. While high water can make access difficult it’s going to keep water … Continue reading
Winter Storm Brings Much Needed Water to Willamette Basin
The Willamette Basin and Oregon in general has had another very mild winter. Lack of snow pack and precipitation is great for early spring fishing (its been a fantastic March Brown Hatch) but late spring and summer low water increases … Continue reading
Willamette River Basin News 2022
Looking out across a barren landscape of thick mud dotted by boulders and tree stumps, you might perceive a scene of destruction, but to Native Fish Society Conservation Director Jennifer Fairbrother, she sees a river reborn and a fighting chance … Continue reading
Oregon Fishing Opportunities abound, no rain in sight Jan 2022
Winter steelhead streams are in great shape. The McKenzie and Middle Fork of the Willamette are at perfect levels. Eastern Oregon waters like the Deschutes and Metolius are prime for winter trout angling. It’s way too early to be have … Continue reading
Winter Trout Fishing Still Productive December 2021
Bryson didn’t find big numbers of fish yesterday but the ones he did find were nice fish. The clear winner in terms of flies was a black rubber legged stone fly nymph, jigged or standard basic black rubber legs. Pat’s … Continue reading
Tell ODOT to Remove Kellogg Dam
From Native Fish Society Now is the time to remove the aging and dangerous Kellogg Dam! The Oregon Department of Transportation will be receiving a windfall in the form of an extra $1.2 billion thanks to the Infrastructure Investment and … Continue reading
Fall Guide Special 2021
Take advantage of our Fall guide special good for one or anglers while the weather is still nice! We are offering a shortened half day trip on our local waters for trout and steelhead October 25-November 30th. The cost of … Continue reading
Local Fishing Report – Fall Fly Patterns
The McKenzie and Willamette Rivers received a “freshen up” last weekend. While rivers came up quickly they came right back down into great shape. Water temperature have dropped a bit but fishing has remained excellent. This time of year is … Continue reading
Middle Fork of the Willamette River Fishing Report
We decided to give the Middle Fork of the Willamette a shot this past Tuesday. I knew the river would be low and I knew there was potential for smoke. Both bore out true of course… Driving up HWY 58 … Continue reading


