The Metolius is starting to see better Green Drake hatches, and even if you don’t see a lot of naturals, between 2 and 5 look for splashy takes and fish that water with an emerger or dun. The Green Drakes will be in full swing by the end of the month but are already off to … Continue reading Fishing Updates 5/14/2021
East Lake
East Lake fishing report 8/9/19
It was a funny week at East for me. Yesterday I had 2 in the boat that were good casters and we found enough fish up to dries all day to keep it fun. In the morning we were going with Callibaetis spinners, then moved to beetles, then to Callibaetis emerges and duns about 1:30 … Continue reading East Lake fishing report 8/9/19
East Lake fishing report 7/20/19
we experienced slower fishing this week. Maybe the full moon? maybe the wind? speaking of wind, the Pacific NW saw a record strong jet stream over the top of washington and oregon this week for any recorded period from April thru October. the measured winds aloft in the jet stream smashed any previous records kept … Continue reading East Lake fishing report 7/20/19
East Lake fishing report 7/13/19
the last couple of days were tough fishing. We were getting fish on Callibaetis nymphs wind drifted and anchored up on an indicator. Also getting some fish on Chironomids and it's been cool to see as the water has warmed up to the 60's the action is going deeper (15 to 18' at the moment). … Continue reading East Lake fishing report 7/13/19
East Lake Fishing Report 6/28/19
the Callibaetis continue to roll with this being the main hatch at East Lake now. Beetles & Ants are taking fish on the surface too, especially on the windier days. Chironomids under an indicator is very good. Wind Drifting Callibaetis Nymphs, Flashback PT's and mini leeches is good, mostly on an intermediate line but some … Continue reading East Lake Fishing Report 6/28/19
East Lake Callibaetis! 6/21/19
The callibaetis hatch has really come on strong up on the lake. Besides that, this week continues to be awesome with Chironomids in about 10-14 feet with a Poxy Back Callibaetis Nymph as a dropper tag under the indicator about 3 or 4 feet accounted for a lot of fish this week. Ants and Beetles … Continue reading East Lake Callibaetis! 6/21/19
East Lake fishing report 6/10/19
East Lake is good, especially with Chironomids in about 8-10 feet of water. Chromie's in a #16 and Olive #18 Zebra Midges were our hot flies on Saturday. Black and Red is also a great choice. Callibaetis are trying to get a foot hold but we haven't seen any really good hatches so far, but … Continue reading East Lake fishing report 6/10/19
East Lake fishing report 6/4/19
The water has cleared a lot in the last few days. Water temps are ranging in the 52 to 55 range and it really depends on where you are on the lake. There are a lot of fish trying to spawn on the shorelines all around the lake. We've been doing well fishing beetles and … Continue reading East Lake fishing report 6/4/19
East Lake fishing report 5/31/19
We were up there a couple of days this week (me tuesday and Ron yesterday) and fishing is good despite the cold water temps. My feeling is the lake recently turned as it was not only cold (44 to 49 degree water temps) but murky too. We got fish along the shore line in about … Continue reading East Lake fishing report 5/31/19
East Lake 5/1/19
East Lake: It's going to be a while. According to a good source the road is clear up to the lake thanks to Deschutes County Road Dept, but the snow gate is closed and locked. The Lake is ice covered except for the Hot Springs at the moment. The real issue is the boat ramps … Continue reading East Lake 5/1/19