Good morning, spring is here and fishing has been really productive, big hatches are starting, more gates are opening this week and access is increasing. Our next milestone is 20 days away with the 2nd opener on May 22nd which means the headwaters of the Metolius and the Deschutes, plus our creeks like Whychus, Tumalo … Continue reading Jeff’s Fishing Report May 2nd, 2026
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Paulina Lake Road opening or not? update as of 4/28
This is form the ODFW report posited on 4/23/26 Seasonal Road Closures The road to Newberry National Monument accessing East and Paulina Lakes and the Cascade Lakes Highway closed on November 18. The Deschutes County Road Department has relocated the southern gate on the Cascade Lakes Highway to the Lava Lake Road junction. As of … Continue reading Paulina Lake Road opening or not? update as of 4/28
Jeff’s Fishing Report April 25, 2026
Hello from FFP World HQ, its early in the morning here and I just woke up and have a lot to share about fishing in Central Oregon with so many waters waking up for spring, or becoming accessible early because of the mild winter. The Metolius River still has a small area of seasonal closure … Continue reading Jeff’s Fishing Report April 25, 2026
Fishing Updates from the Opener and some rods for sale
Quite a few of you asked about the Winston rods I was listing as mentioned in the last report....Sorry I got delayed on the listings!!! I sold 2 in the shop, and just listed 4 which I will post links to below. For the opener several of the shop guys hit the Warm Springs to … Continue reading Fishing Updates from the Opener and some rods for sale
Jeff’s Opening Week Fishing Report 4/19/26
Opening Day is knocking on our door, and we are so excited to start back on Lower Deschutes from Warm Springs to Trout Creek. I think it is going to be a great opener with some really solid fishing. The other one that we always anticipate with excitement is Crane Prairie which also opens on … Continue reading Jeff’s Opening Week Fishing Report 4/19/26
Jeff’s fishing report 4/11/26
the adventure continues as I write this report from the Sir Barry Bowen Municipal Airport in Belize City. My friend Joe drove me up from Placencia (about 4 hours door to door) starting in his boat to get to the rental car, then on a road through Belize I had never seen before. It was … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 4/11/26
Jeff’s Fishing Report 4/5/26
Hello from HQ, it has been quite a week with the weather, the fishing (both good and bad), and my best April Fools Day prank ever. More on that and another story at the end. For now, let's wade in and talk about all the fishing options we have in Central Oregon this week. The … Continue reading Jeff’s Fishing Report 4/5/26
Lil’ River Update mid-week for you 4/1/26
No April Fools here, I wanted to tell you good river news, the Crooked has come up to 147 CFS, which is so nice on the nymphing days to snag less rock and weed, I heard the hatch was "off" yesterday and I wonder if that had to do with increasing levels? Mostly the BWO … Continue reading Lil’ River Update mid-week for you 4/1/26
Jeff’s fishing report 3/29/26
Hello and happy Sunday from Central Oregon. If you enjoyed the warm spring weather over spring break last week, you were not alone. Holy cow there were a lot of folks at the Crooked and Fall River last week, but I would think with the vacation time over for students that this week will be … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 3/29/26
Jeff’s fishing report 3/21/26
greetings from OREGON! It's been a while but I am happy to report I was back at the FFP World Headquarters yesterday enjoying some shop time and seeing friends who dropped in. The shop had a great buzz, likely spring break people but with this great weather I could tell there was just a lot … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 3/21/26