It was on this weekend in 1990 I started working for Harry and Dee Teel at the Fly Fisher's Place. A big change for me, from salesperson at the Fly Box after classes and UPS truck loader starting in the wee hours of the morning, classes at COCC in between, and I left all of … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 10/11/2026
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Man oh man, the Crooked is LOW 10/7/26
I wasn't sure this was going to happen, but the BOR has reduced flows to 37 cfs. Normal fall and winter flows at the end of irrigation season is 100 cfs. Over the last 40 years of me fishing there, I have seen this happen before, and believe it or not go even lower. Eventually … Continue reading Man oh man, the Crooked is LOW 10/7/26
Jeff’s fishing report 10/3/26
I got home from guiding in time to watch game one of the Padres and Brewers series. As many of you know, I am a Padres fan and this is going to be a tough series, but like fishing, it is possible to win with hard work and a little luck. The last 2 days … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 10/3/26
Jeff’s fishing report 9/26/26
Wowza I am busy, which is why I am writing the report at 8 PM on a Saturday. Guide trips are rolling, I am trying to get moved in to the new house and getting it ready for paint both inside and out, it's preseason order writing time and I have friends from Australia and … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 9/26/26
a day late fishing report 9/21/26
Hello on the last official day of Summer. It is looking like a lovely day ahead and then, on queue is more like autumn the rest of the week, with temps dropping to the high 50's to the low 70's through the upcoming week. There is a little rain coming to Sisters this Friday. To … Continue reading a day late fishing report 9/21/26
Jeff’s fishing report 9/13/26
Hello from beautiful Sisters, Oregon. Are you fishing this weekend? Or waiting for the weather to clear this week again to enjoy time on the water. I am glad I postponed my trip on the lakes today, as I saw it is snowing in the mountains again. This is 2 weekends in a row of … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 9/13/26
Labor Day Weekend Fishing Report 9/4/26
It's been the wet, cool and windy week that was in the forecast and that sure has helped some of our fishery's get back to the water temp safe zone, and it's making the fishing better too. I'm sitting here (Friday evening) as the rain is falling, we just had a few claps of thunder … Continue reading Labor Day Weekend Fishing Report 9/4/26
a cool fishing report for the end of summer 8/30/26
If you were fishing around Central Oregon yesterday, you probably had a jacket on, and battled the wind on some of the lakes and streams. I know Sequoia came in to the shop after her Crooked River trip and was telling me how strong the wind was in the canyon. I heard from people who … Continue reading a cool fishing report for the end of summer 8/30/26
Jeff’s Fishing Report 8/22/26
Hello from a breezy and cooler Central Oregon weekend. It is nice to break out of the heat, I appreciate it, but I know the trout will really appreciate it over the coming days. real relief is in sight on the 7 day forecast and early September may feel like fall for a few days … Continue reading Jeff’s Fishing Report 8/22/26
Jeff’s fishing report 8/15/2026
good morning from Portland, Oregon. I am over for a quick family trip and home tonight to get back on the boat tomorrow morning. I look forward to the week ahead, finally getting to guide Pat B from the Deschutes River Alliance, and working in the shop Monday, Friday and Saturday and I have some … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 8/15/2026