It's kind of a weird "opening weekend" of fishing season this year because the only thing that really opened was the Lower Deschutes in the Warm Springs to Trout Creek run. The lakes and reservoirs that we are normally so excited for are still snowed in, and in many cases still iced over. I've lived … Continue reading Opening Weekend Fishing Report 4/23/23
Fishing Reports
A Crooked River Reminder
Just a reminder that the Crooked is getting the "pulse flow" today and tomorrow and is up over 300 cfs today and going to 400 cfs to help facilitate the steelhead smolt migration downstream. I'd recommend waiting until Friday or Saturday for the fishing to stabilize after this. The water is going to be more … Continue reading A Crooked River Reminder
Crane Prairie snow and ice(d over) photos
Holy smokes, it is a late winter. Take a look at these photos from iFish.net taken at Crane Prairie by the resort on April 13, 2023 Crane Prairie will in no way, shape or form be ready for opening day of fishing season on 4/22 The dock area at Crane The road to the resort … Continue reading Crane Prairie snow and ice(d over) photos
Jeff’s Fishing Report April 15, 2023
Hopefully you're not sitting in the office or kitchen table doing your taxes this weekend! Fishing is way more fun, I think we'd all agree. I have a pretty juicy fishing report to share, and we have a lot to look forward to over the next week to 10 days!So let's make a short cast … Continue reading Jeff’s Fishing Report April 15, 2023
Jeff’s Fishing Report 4/8/23
I think spring is really trying to overcome winter. This is a good vs. evil scenario in my world. LOL. But there are certainly signs of spring on the water, including better hatches, and in some cases improving water levels. The Metolius is fishing pretty well. April historically is a funny month with some slowing … Continue reading Jeff’s Fishing Report 4/8/23
No April Fools in this fishing report 4/1/23
The transition from Winter to Spring in the Pacific NW, especially around Sisters has been a slow go this year. Our snowpack in the Deschutes/Crooked River basin is 139 percent, and my guess is that by Monday it will be near, or over 150% with the mountain snow forecast for the next 48 hours. This … Continue reading No April Fools in this fishing report 4/1/23
Jeff’s fishing report 3/25/2023
It seems like just yesterday I said March is coming in like a lion, yet here we are almost finished with March and it is still roaring. It is snowing here in Sisters this morning, which I will say we are all pretty tired of, but the snowpack totals are so much better in the … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 3/25/2023
Jeff’s Fishing Report 3/18/23
First off, the shop is now open 7 days a week, with Sunday 3/19/23 being our 1st sunday open since last fall. Winter is officially over. Now....moving on to the regularly scheduled report:Good Evening from Sisters, Oregon. I just stepped in the house from the Metolius, although today we weren't fishing, we were getting coordinates … Continue reading Jeff’s Fishing Report 3/18/23
Jeff’s Fishing Report 3/11/23
Good morning from a sunny Sisters, Oregon. It is looking like a good fishing day! Sadly, I am scheduled to be in an all day Zoom for our Water Watch Board Meeting. I was supposed to go to the Albany Fly Tying Expo yesterday and then up to Portland last night for the meeting today, … Continue reading Jeff’s Fishing Report 3/11/23
Jeff’s fishing report 3/3/23
I am sure enjoying a lot more daylight these days. Starting next weekend (daylight saving time begins) it'll be light enough after we close the shop to make a quick trip to the Metolius after work. Spring seems closer and closer. The Metolius is already showing some signs of spring hatches with a few of … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 3/3/23