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
Fishing Reports
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
Jeff’s Fishing Report for 4/5/25
This report has some optimism (finally) for the Crooked. Read on....It also has some reports of plenty of good fishing, all around the state from Eugene to Burns.So please take a moment to read on. As always we begin on the "home waters" down the road on the Metolius River. Here is a crazy story, … Continue reading Jeff’s Fishing Report for 4/5/25
A Spring Lake Blog. This is for learning!
Spring 2025 In Central Oregon, early season lake fishing usually begins in Mid-March. If the weather has been particularly bitter, maybe April in some locations. The lakes and still waters that pop up first on our fishing radar each year are the high desert reservoirs and ponds. Some are public and some are private. Places like … Continue reading A Spring Lake Blog. This is for learning!
Jeff’s Fishing Report 3/29/25
Good afternoon from Sisters, where Spring made another appearance today. I wish I was fishing, but Pine Needles in the morning, followed by an important meeting with a good friend and customer hoping to return to Patagonia next winter, some shop work and as soon as I am done writing this, off to Bend to … Continue reading Jeff’s Fishing Report 3/29/25
3/26/25 Lakes Update by Oregon_Stillwater_Jeff
Hey, with the weather so nice we are seeing a lot of friends get out on the water and finally adding some good lake action to the mix. I wanted to take a minute to share a few things for you to get psyched about your own trips that may be coming up soon on … Continue reading 3/26/25 Lakes Update by Oregon_Stillwater_Jeff