The news today is that the Lower Deschutes was closed this morning on the Warm Springs to Trout Creek section. So for the foreseeable days we won’t be able to guide there. Usually these are mostly grass fires but of course some trees get lost. The desert rivers go through these fire cycles every year … Continue reading Fire updates 7/23/26
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Forest Fire in Sisters 7/22/26
It is with a lot of sadness that I have to say this fire in sisters is out of control and many of our friends and neighbors, some of the people who are the most close to me in my life are threatened by level 3 evacuation this afternoon. Some of them work in the … Continue reading Forest Fire in Sisters 7/22/26
Little Lava temperature update 7/21/26 and a Hosmer report
One of the FFP crew (Carolina Phil) went to Little Lava yesterday morning, launched the boat and turned on his fish finder and found water temps at 69. He went around the lake to several places and never found any spots of cooler water. Sadly, there were also dead fish on the bottom near the … Continue reading Little Lava temperature update 7/21/26 and a Hosmer report
Jeff’s fishing report July 19, 2026
Happy World Cup Sunday. I usually write the report on Saturday but I was taking a Spanish class yesterday and here we are. There is a lot of good fishing to be found, and some to avoid due to heat. I will outline those more carefully below. I was personally relieved to see the lakes … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report July 19, 2026
Jeff’s fishing report 7/11/2026
If you are in, or around Sisters you kn ow what a special day it is around town. It is the largest outdoor quilt show in the world and every building including the FFP building is adorned with quilts hanging from their walls and porches. Last year we had some really special quilts with a … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 7/11/2026
Quilt Show Guide Days and Casting Lessons Available 7/7 through 7/13/26
It's a busy week ahead with the quilt show families coming to Sisters but wanted to let you know that on 7/7 we have Micheal Dooley open for any trip from the McKenzie to the Lower D or the Lakes or small streams. On 7/9 Troy Leedy, Michael Dooley and Gavin Christian are open. So … Continue reading Quilt Show Guide Days and Casting Lessons Available 7/7 through 7/13/26
Independence Weekend Fishing Report 7/3/26
Jeff's note- Between being super busy at the shop 7/3, the Argentina World Cup match, and fishing last night some of this report was written Friday and some was finished today. Pardon the time warp, it's not you, it's me. Happy Birthday America, and happy summer vacation time to so many of our readers. 4th … Continue reading Independence Weekend Fishing Report 7/3/26
Jeff’s fishing report June 27th, 2026
A quick reminder that we postponed the 40 year anniversary party today. A new date has not been set. But let's start with a delightful story from yesterday than brought back some great memories of the early days in the fishing business. I finally had a day off form guiding yesterday and had some things … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report June 27th, 2026
Waders and Whispers Part 4 by Sequoia Hoffstetter
He stepped away from the tailgate, his heavy wading boots kicking the loose gravel on his way down the boat ramp. Every step carried the confidence of someone who knew every inch of this canyon by heart."Evening," he said, pausing just where the dry rocks met the lapping edge of the current.He didn't look at … Continue reading Waders and Whispers Part 4 by Sequoia Hoffstetter
Father’s Day Weekend Fishing Report 6/20/2027
Happy Father's Day to all the angling dad's out there. Today I had the pleasure to spend the day with a father and his son in my boat. While my dad wasn't much of a fisherman, he and I connected with golf and baseball and his kindness. What ever it is you can connect on … Continue reading Father’s Day Weekend Fishing Report 6/20/2027