May 22nd is upon us and that marks the day that all the late opening streams and rivers are now open for the summer. This includes the headwaters stretch of the Metolius (making 100% of the river open to fishing), the Headwaters of the Upper Deschutes from Little Lava Lake to Crane Prairie, as well … Continue reading Hooray Hooray, The 2nd Opening Day is TODAY
Fishing Reports
Jeff’s fishing report 5/17/2025
Hello from La Ventana Baja Mexico where Jeff's Fishing Report is coming to you after a day on the Sea of Cortez catching Roosterfish, and many other cool fish caught by my group. Today every person in our group landed multiple roosters (Pez Gallo) and the van ride back from the Marina this afternoon was … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 5/17/2025
Jeff’s fishing report 5/9/2025
The Green Drakes are just starting to show up more, the Salmonfly hatch is on in many places and getting a foothold on other sections of the big river. One of our favorite lakes is opening up this coming week. We have new docks at Crane Prairie, and it seems like the summer vibe is … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 5/9/2025
Crane prairie docks and temporary ramp closures 5/8 and 5/9
Heads up for those of you headed to Crane today or tomorrow, the USFS is installing the new (MODERN) docks at the CP Boating Site, so the ramp is closed. We used the resorts ramp today and there is a $10 launch fee. Quinn is open so that’s a good launch option too. Eric (FFP … Continue reading Crane prairie docks and temporary ramp closures 5/8 and 5/9
A quick Crooked River and Lava Lake update 5/6/25
Crooked River was under 500 yesterday and is just over 500 cfs today. It is fishable now at this level. Would I try to wade across it? No, I would not. Would I wade the edges carefully and work the fish that have been inevitably pushed towards the banks during months of high water? Yes … Continue reading A quick Crooked River and Lava Lake update 5/6/25
Jeff’s Fishing Report 5/3/25
Greetings from Sisters, I am at the shop today working with Mattias and it has been steady today with anglers headed to the river, and fly tyers headed to the bench on this cold Saturday. Which would you prefer to do today? Tie or fish?I have a lot of news to share in this report, … Continue reading Jeff’s Fishing Report 5/3/25
Jeff’s April 27th, 2025 Fishing Report
Good morning from the fly tying desk at The Fly Fisher's Place, where I am back to work and catching up after being gone for 2 weeks fishing in Belize. I hosted 2 wonderful groups at the Blue Bonefish Lodge in Ambergris Caye, and needless to say everyone had a great time and some good … Continue reading Jeff’s April 27th, 2025 Fishing Report
Jeff’s Opening Day fishing report 4/21/2025
Hello from the southern end of Ambergris Caye Belize. I’m on week 2 here with my groups, and we are having fun. Last week the group got a lot of bonefish, 12 permit and one tarpon. Back in Oregon I know it is like Christmas Eve for many of you! Who’s got the boat loaded … Continue reading Jeff’s Opening Day fishing report 4/21/2025
Please vote TODAY to get grant money for new docks at Paulina.
https://sustainability.visitbend.com/projects/cultus-paulina-lakes-permanent-docks/ Please vote for the grant to fund upgrades to the Paulina Lake Docks! This is important! It takes 3 minutes and you can opt out of other mailings. You have to choose 2 so look over the options, I chose docks and a new roof at Skyliner Lodge (not Mt Bachelor, the sledding hill … Continue reading Please vote TODAY to get grant money for new docks at Paulina.
Jeff’s Fishing Report posted a little early this week 4/10/25
I will be traveling the next couple of days and wanted to get this done before I left at 5 AM tomorrow. One bit of bad news relating to the Crooked (more to come), and some new things opening up. There is good fishing on a lot of our waters and it is exciting to … Continue reading Jeff’s Fishing Report posted a little early this week 4/10/25