The Crooked River is dropping back in shape. 452 cubic feet per second is still higher than the average summer flow which is 250 to 300 cfs, but 452 is a fine flow to fish at. Think about leeches and scuds getting washed around after flows that have been high for a couple of weeks. … Continue reading Crooked River at 452
Fishing Reports
A little mid January Fishing Update
It's a gorgeous winters day in Sisters, Oregon and a dry period of weather coming up which should see the rivers that have been high, drop quickly. Will it put the Crooked back in play? I think so. But not quite yet. The Metolius has even been a little colored up, so that will clear … Continue reading A little mid January Fishing Update
Chironomid College 5/30/2025-6/1/2025
The 2025 Phil Rowley Clinic Details for May 30 and 31 PLUS our fish-a-long on East Lake with Phil and Jeff on June 1st, 2025. Be sure to join The Fly Fisher’s Place and Phil Rowley in 2025 for what can only be known as “chironomid college”. These 3 events will take our lake fishing … Continue reading Chironomid College 5/30/2025-6/1/2025
“New” Hatch alert
Our friend Don came into the shop this evening wearing waders (always a good sign) and said there were a lot of little black stonefly’s hatching the last few days on the Metolius. Fish will eat this little hatch quite well so add some 16-18 black elk hair Caddis to the selection for the next … Continue reading “New” Hatch alert
Crooked BUMPED to 915 cfs
Well shoot, but the Crooked went way up to 915 cfs and that is pretty high to safely navigate the river. Watch for it to go back down soon, but for now I would fish one of the spring fed rivers like the Metolius or the Fall River
Happy New Year fishing report 12/29/24
Just a few days left to use your 2024 fishing license and it's time to renew for 2025. You can stop in the shop and get your new fishing license or you can download the ODFW app on Apple Store or Google App's and do yours through the app's. You can also go to the … Continue reading Happy New Year fishing report 12/29/24
Merry Christmas & Winter Solstice Report 12/21/24
We saw some good days on the water this week, including some really warm days on the Lower Deschutes where eggs and green rock worms were doing quite well on the trout. Our friend Ed gave us a glowing report a couple of days ago. Overall the Metolius has been fishing really well too, and … Continue reading Merry Christmas & Winter Solstice Report 12/21/24
Jeff’s kind of a fishing report 12/13/24 and other good info
The weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful. You've heard about fly tying weather? This is it. I mean, if you want to fish, sure, there are some very good open waters and hardly any crowds. If you dress well you will be great for a good session on the river. I … Continue reading Jeff’s kind of a fishing report 12/13/24 and other good info
Jeff’s fishing report 12/8/24
good morning from Sisters, Oregon. The Holiday spirit is alive and well in our little town and the town is lit up beautifully with lights, wreaths and a great Christmas Tree at the park 2 blocks from the shop. I really love Christmas time for the lights and songs and time with people I like … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 12/8/24
Meteorological Winter Fishing Report 12/1/24
Happy Winter. We are in a gorgeous stretch of calm and sunny weather in Sisters, with cold nights and nippy mornings, but it certainly warms up enough to get on the rivers for some fishing time by later morning and throughout the afternoon. While I am still recovering from surgery (more on that later) I … Continue reading Meteorological Winter Fishing Report 12/1/24