Category Archives: Oregon Conservation News

Return To Malheur Field Station

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Lou Verdugo

With binoculars in hand, we returned to Malheur Field Station to enjoy the feathered side of Mother Nature. Malheur Lake was full of birds and carp! It appears these fresh water bone fish have propagated to become so numerous they … Continue reading →

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McKenzie River Trout Study Letter

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Dear Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and Jeff Ziller: I am writing today to thank you very much for your participation in the McKenzie River Trout Study. Your efforts along with volunteer anglers have improved a section of river … Continue reading →

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Lower Deschutes River Macroinvertebrate Hatch Activity Survey Results

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From the Deschutes River Alliance: Fishing guides on the lower 100 miles of the Deschutes River have observed a number of changes since the Pelton Round Butte Dam started mixing surface and bottom water for release beginning in 2010, and … Continue reading →

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Trout Unlimited Organizational Meeting

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Please note: new location! TU Chapter 678 McKenzie Upper Willamette will hold an organizational meeting Monday May 5, 2014 at 6 PM in the small community room of The Stellaria Building 150 Shelton-McMurphey Blvd, Eugene, OR 97401. The nomination of … Continue reading →

Posted in Lower Willamette, McKenzie River, Middle Fork Willamette River fishing, Oregon Conservation News, Oregon Fly Fishing Clubs and Events | 1 Comment

Lower McKenzie River Dropping Fast and Fishing Well

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

We floated from Belinger to Armitage Park yesterday. The river was higher than anticipated but a very “fishable” level and dropping quickly. A nice variety of insects were present throughout the day including Green McKenzie Caddis, Grannom Caddis, March Browns, … Continue reading →

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Sponsor a protester at NFS’s Annual Banquet

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Via the Native Fish Society: With Sandy river hatchery plants cut by half, stray rates below 10%, wild broodstock programs suspended and a precedent setting federal court ruling, the Three Rivers Sportman’s Alliance (a pro-hatchery “political action committee”) is planning … Continue reading →

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TU Activities ramping up in Oregon

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

From TU 678: Trout Unlimited, McKenzie-Upper Willamette #678 is re-starting chapter activities! There will be a meeting on April 10th, at 7:00 pm in the Vista Conference Room at Symantec, 555 International Way, Springfield, OR 97477. Please use the East … Continue reading →

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WaterWatch: Oppose S. 1630, the “Water Rights Protection Act”

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Via our buddies at WaterWatch of Oregon: Please contact Oregon’s U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today and ask them to oppose S. 1630, the “Water Rights Protection Act.” A companion bill, H.R. 3189, has already passed the House … Continue reading →

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Native Fish Society Banquet April 11th 2014

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Friday, April 11 2014, the Native Fish Society, 300 wild fish supporters, and 100 generous donors come together under the big top at Montgomery Park in Portland, OR to create the largest wild fish fundraiser/party in the universe. We hope … Continue reading →

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McKenzie Memories April 4. 2014

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Lou Verdugo

Prince and Marjorie Helfrich on the McKenzie Pass circa 1930 McKenzie Memories Friday, April 4th, 2014 from 6-8:30 pm At Cozmic – 199 West 8th Ave in Eugene Tickets: $10 – a fundraiser for the McKenzie River Trust Join the … Continue reading →

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Trout Unlimited Chapter #196: The Bluebacks

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Bluebacks are almost one year old. This video highlights the events and conservation work put on by the chapter. Trout Unlimited Chapter #196 – The Bluebacks from Cascadia Fly Shop on Vimeo. Check them out at bluebacks.org or email … Continue reading →

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Trees for Wild Salmon: USFS Video

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

This video depicts a tree tipping project in the Santiam River watershed that is meant to create spawning habitat for the threatened fish species, Winter Steelhead and Chinook Salmon.

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Oregon Chub, Ultimate Underdogs, beat the odds

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Via ODFW: An inconspicuous minnow that inhabits the backwaters of the Willamette Valley gained national prominence this week when it became the first fish in the United States meet its recovery goals under the federal Endangered Species Act. The U.S. … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Fly Fishing Film Tour in Corvallis Tomorrow

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

The Blueback Chapter of Trout Unlimited is bring the Fly Fishing Film Tour to Corvallis on February 15th at the Whiteside Theatre. Tickets are available online here, $10 advance or $15 at the door. Ninkasi, Nectar Creek Honeymead, 4 Spirits … Continue reading →

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Columbia River Endorsement Fee

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Lou Verdugo

The Oregon Fly Fishing Blog has been approached about a doing an informative blog post on the latest change to the 2014 Oregon Fishing License Fees. Yes, Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) has assessed a additional fee of … Continue reading →

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