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
Crooked River
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
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
Crooked River fishing report 3/20/20
In short the fishing is very good. You'll find a good afternoon BWO hatch and some midges also bringing fish to the top throughout the day. The nymph action is red hot with Rainbow Warriors, Skinny Nelsons, Flashback PT's, Micro Mayfly and small Perdigons. All the way from MP 12, even some below there and … Continue reading Crooked River fishing report 3/20/20
Crooked River Fishing Report 3/7/20
The fishing is so good on the Crooked now, with an afternoon BWO and Midge hatch bringing fish to the top, and great nymphing from the dam to about Mile Post 12. Skinny Nelson, 2 Bit Hooker, Micro May, Frenchie, Cased Caddis, Perdigons, Scuds and Zebra Midges are awesome at the moment. On top, #18 … Continue reading Crooked River Fishing Report 3/7/20
Crooked River Fishing Report 2/18/20
The water temps are cold so the fish are hitting very light. Be prepared for that. But, fishing is pretty good anyway. Tiny midge nymphs are going to still be bread and butter for another few weeks, but add some tiny dark mayfly nymphs, scuds and Ray Charles to your box too. Fish have been … Continue reading Crooked River Fishing Report 2/18/20
Crooked River fishing report 1/31/20
great flows, pretty warm days and good fishing is what you'll find on the Crooked. Usually this time of year is all midges (nymphs and dries) but we have seen some light BWO hatches bringing fish up too in the last week to 10 days.
Crooked River report 12/16/19
We Wish you a Merry Chris-Midge, We Wish you a Merry Chris-Midge, We Wish you a Merry Chris-Midge and BWO New Year. Its midge time on the Crooked. Fish are eating the small stuff so bring your midge box and your 7x. Scuds, Eggs, Skinny Nelson, Micro Mayfly and Hell Razor Leeches are working too. … Continue reading Crooked River report 12/16/19
Crooked River fishing report 12/7/19
The Crooked is fishing fair to good, with stable flow and not to cold in the canyon over there. It's mostly midges now, nymphs, emerging pupa and adults, along with scuds, eggs and small BWO nymphs. On days that get into the 40's it's worth staying to about 4 or so and getting into a … Continue reading Crooked River fishing report 12/7/19
Crooked River fishing report 11/22/19
The flows are nice for winter at 93 cfs. We've seen it much lower and that can be a negative for the fishing. 93 gives the fish and the insects some cover and comfort and is enough flow that it won't freeze over as easily unless we get a bad arctic system. All good news. … Continue reading Crooked River fishing report 11/22/19