Happy Monday morning, it's been a busy last 4 days to (likely) put an end to my 2020 guide season. I was on Paulina (x2), Crane and Hosmer. It is certainly that time of year I can tell winter is coming soon, as water temp's in the morning are in the 40's and on the … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 10/19/20
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Jeff’s fishing report 10/12/20
Happy (windy) Monday everyone. I was supposed to be on the water today and tomorrow, but realized in the wee hours of the morning that the wind was going to win today. So first thing this morning I had to call clients to reschedule trips that were scheduled today and tomorrow. The 2 weather app's … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 10/12/20
10/3/20 Fishing Update
Hello everyone, I am writing today from Seaside on the Oregon Coast. There is no fishing this weekend but I am looking forward to my week ahead which includes 4 more days of guide trips on the lakes (and if the stars align a day on the Metolius). We walked the beach in Gearhart today … Continue reading 10/3/20 Fishing Update
Jeff’s end of September fishing report 9/26/20
If you are reading this from Oregon you know we got a small blessing of fall weather and some good rains in many areas around the state. Places that had been hit hard with wild fire earlier this month were soaked. I don't know how that moves us along with getting the fires all out, … Continue reading Jeff’s end of September fishing report 9/26/20
Metolius River good news update 9/22 it’s open!
It is good to be on the inside track. My friend Ian who is the District Ranger for the Sisters Ranger District just shared with me they intend to open the river below Allingham tomorrow morning. That means starting on Tuesday we can fish below Allingham again. That is all I know now. I'll update … Continue reading Metolius River good news update 9/22 it’s open!
Jeff’s Fishing Update 9/21/2020
I was hopeful to write this update over the weekend with the news that the Metolius was opening below Bridge 99. But so far, that announcement by the USFS has not happened. The Level 1 and Level 2 evacuation notices are now lifted for the Metolius corridor and that is excellent news. But the closures … Continue reading Jeff’s Fishing Update 9/21/2020
Jeff’s report for Sept 12, 2020
What a sad week for Oregon. This will be such a different report from last Saturday, which was full of optimism and the joy of fall fishing to come. While there is still optimism and days of joy ahead, let me take a second to say how sad I am to see the devastation all … Continue reading Jeff’s report for Sept 12, 2020
Answering Metolius questions 9/8/20
The Metolius River area remains under an evacuation notice from Allingham River down stream due to the Lions Head Fire. Road closures remain strict and camp ground closures remain the same. Access would only be from Riverside/Tract C through Camp Sherman down to Allingham Bridge at this time. Golden Stones, PMD, BWO, Mahogany Duns, Caddis, … Continue reading Answering Metolius questions 9/8/20
Fire Updates and Road Closures 9/8/2020
It is with incredible sadness we report on all the fires just to the West of us, burning along the North Santiam River area, also the McKenzie River and down on the North Umpqua River. We believe the devastation along the McKenzie is going to be very sad when the news comes out around the … Continue reading Fire Updates and Road Closures 9/8/2020
More info. Stay away from the Metolius this week until further notice. 9/6/20
Date: September 6, 2020 New closure area includes portion of Metolius Basin Sisters, Ore.- Effective immediately, the Sisters Ranger District on the Deschutes National Forest is implementing an increased area closure due to the Lionshead Fire’s very active fire behavior. The closure area boundaries are as follows (see attached map for more information): Campgrounds Within this … Continue reading More info. Stay away from the Metolius this week until further notice. 9/6/20