Plenty of exciting things to report and talk about this week in our report. As you know, we love East Lake so it is exciting to report the road to Paulina and East Lake opened today (5/8/20) and access is open. More on that below. Salmonflies are all over the Deschutes from Maupin to Bend. … Continue reading Central Oregon Fishing Report 5/8/2020
Fishing Reports
May 1st (2020) Fishing Report
First off, good news for all of our non-resident friends, beginning May 5th you are allowed to fish in Oregon again. I am going to summarize all the waters in this one report, making it easy to read and get info quickly. Overall the fishing in Central Oregon is good. Lakes and Rivers. So here … Continue reading May 1st (2020) Fishing Report
Cascade Lakes Fishing Report 4/24/2020
Opening day was Wednesday 4/22/20 and we heard some excellent reports coming from Crane and Wickiup, and continue to hear very good fishing at South Twin. No access yet to Lava, Hosmer, East or 3 Creeks. At Crane, the ramps (without docks) are snow free at Rock Creek, Quinn and near the Resort. The Deschutes … Continue reading Cascade Lakes Fishing Report 4/24/2020
Opening Day Fishing Report for 2020
Well, it is going to be a weird opener for trout season in 2020. Everything is a bit weird now, so we go with the flow. I know a lot of us are excited to see the lakes opening up.I just spoke with my Special Use Coordinator at the Bend Office of USFS, and he … Continue reading Opening Day Fishing Report for 2020
Fishing to be had for locals but news to read for non-resident anglers 4-9-20
News release from ODFW today starting 4/10/20 Oregon is not allowing non resident anglers to fish, clam or crab in the state. They realize fishing is an important part of peoples lives and want people to stay local and fish close to home. Here is the press release from ODFW and then below will be … Continue reading Fishing to be had for locals but news to read for non-resident anglers 4-9-20
General State of the Union Fishing (or Not) report 4/2/20
I wanted to write this yesterday, but figured on April Fools Day it might be perceived as a joke. It is no Joke. If you are worried about going out and getting a ticket while fishing, or cant figure out access, YOU are absolutely a person who should be sheltering in place at your home. … Continue reading General State of the Union Fishing (or Not) report 4/2/20
Fall River update 3/24/20
Much of the Fall River has shut down restrictions over many areas of the river, especially in the popular areas like the Hatchery and the Tubes and Falls. Keep in mind that the Hatchery is totally closed to public access as is Oregon State Parks property which includes the parking areas and trails at the … Continue reading Fall River update 3/24/20
Deschutes River fishing report 3/20/20
The Middle Deschutes is running 427 cfs out of Bend, so after Tumalo Creek comes in it'll be a bit higher from Tumalo State Park to Lake Billy Chinook. That is high'ish, but certainly fishable. Careful access can provide very good fishing now. March Browns are on. Of course there will be some BWO's, a … Continue reading Deschutes River fishing report 3/20/20
Metolius River fishing report 3/20/20
It's the march to remember for fishing on the Metolius, as the fishing has been better than ever for any March I can recall in 34 years here. The main hatch is Baetis, but there are a number of caddis on the water and some of my good customers have done well on big orange … Continue reading Metolius River fishing report 3/20/20
Fall River fishing report 3/20/20
One thing to be aware of as you approach the Fall River is the State of Oregon has shut down access to the Fish Hatchery. Even though we as anglers are not visiting the hatchery grounds, you can't park there or access the water on the grounds. Bummer. The fishing otherwise is quite good, including … Continue reading Fall River fishing report 3/20/20