October is going out like a lion, with cold and snowy conditions on most of the lakes. The end of General Trout Season doesn't change much for us but use this as a reminder that the Upper Metolius from Allingham Bridge to the Headwaters closes today at dusk. Also the reservoirs Crane Prairie and Wickiup … Continue reading 10/31/24 End of General Trout Season Report and November trends & predictions!
Fishing Reports
Jeff’s (almost) end of general trout season fishing report 10/25/24
Time's fun when you're having flies. Doesn't it seem like it was just 4th of July? How did the summer season fly by so fast? Here we are on the 25th of October and this report is going to hit on buttoning up some of the waters for the year, and the impacts of weather … Continue reading Jeff’s (almost) end of general trout season fishing report 10/25/24
Possible warning for flow changes through the end of the month on the Lower Deschutes
Sign went up today at Mecca with this warning- WARNINGDAM TESTINGUPSTREAM05October 22-25 and October 28-31Water Levels &Flow May ChangeWithout Notice At this point I don't know what this means for fishing, boating and safe access, but this seems to me to be a real bummer and I would like more information to make sure everyone … Continue reading Possible warning for flow changes through the end of the month on the Lower Deschutes
Jeff’s fishing report 10/19/24
I'll start by saying thank you for all the comments and well wishes after last weeks report. I made it through covid fine, with a few days worse than the rest and I feel fine now but have a lingering cough that is annoying. I was able to get back to the shop the last … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 10/19/24
Justesen Ranch is fishing really really good now 10/15/24
Just got this message from Amanda at the ranch. $140-$150 per day depending on what lake she assigns 2+ hours from Bend or Sisters Call me (541)549-3474 or the ranch to get booked. This will fish well into November. Check it out: Hey Jeff, Just letting you know, the guys have been freaking out this … Continue reading Justesen Ranch is fishing really really good now 10/15/24
Jeff’s Fishing Report and musings 10/13/24
I've had a few days of laying around because I got really sick on Wednesday and have to quarantine at home. It's a Total Bummer to miss guiding and fishing, and I also really need to be at the shop counting flies to finish deadlines for preseason orders. But that's life, we can't control a … Continue reading Jeff’s Fishing Report and musings 10/13/24
Jeff’s all original fishing report 10/5/24
Hi gang, if you follow my reports you know I get frustrated with the USFS and their handling of our public docks and other facilities. As you know, this issue dropped to a low point this last week when the crew responsible for docks took them out of every lake in our region at the … Continue reading Jeff’s all original fishing report 10/5/24
Forest Circus removed docks and shut bathrooms 10-1-24
I can’t believe that we arrived to Paulina today and docks have been removed. There is an entire damn month of fishing season left! Who remembers when the values of Central Oregon were cool and agencies made sure facilities coincided with our seasonal openings and closures? I do. It’s just been a few years of … Continue reading Forest Circus removed docks and shut bathrooms 10-1-24
Jeff’s Fishing Report 9/27/2024
I am writing this one at a different time of the day on a warm and very dark night here in Sisters. After working in the garage on some fishing tackle projects, I decided I needed a break from that and wanted to put some of my thoughts about the fishing out tonight, so I'd … Continue reading Jeff’s Fishing Report 9/27/2024
Metolius Kokanee Update
9/21/24 They are here! Many many more Kokanee will come, but wanted to let you know that today is the first day that we have seen them. Bull Trout will be well fed.