First off, be careful out there. Seems like people are getting the feeling we are out of the woods but this week Deschutes County had a spike in cases so we are diligent in mask wearing at the shop. Please wear one when you visit us. Fishing overall has been good. Here is the breakdown … Continue reading 2020 Memorial Weekend Fishing Report
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Central Oregon fishing report 5/15/2020
Happy Friday everyone. Thanks again for reading our fishing report and thanks for all of you reaching out to say how much you enjoyed them, even when I'm a cranky old bastard. You guys are the best! Lower Deschutes- We got an email this afternoon that didn't make me too happy. We believed we were … Continue reading Central Oregon fishing report 5/15/2020
Central Oregon Fishing Report 5/8/2020
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
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
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
Fall River fishing report 3/7/20
Our guides and staff have been spending a lot of days on the Fall River lately and confirming the fishing is quite good. There is an afternoon BWO hatch, plus midges and some caddis and small winter stoneflies. The best fishing has been on heavy tungsten perditions and jigs, and zebra midges, 2 bit hookers, … Continue reading Fall River fishing report 3/7/20
Fall River fishing report 2/18/20
There are good afternoon hatches of BWO's, plus small black stoneflies and midges from about 10 am to 4 or 5 PM. Look for some #18-20 rusty or olive cdc spinners just at dusk too on these warmer days we've been enjoying. One big tip on the dry flies is to fish 7x and focus … Continue reading Fall River fishing report 2/18/20
Fall River fishing report 1/30/2020
With all the good weather we've been seeing very good fishing all over Central Oregon and Fall River has been one of the best. Afternoon BWO's, Midges and little black stoneflies are bringing fish up, remember your 7x though! Heard a gal at the 50/50 movie in Bend said she was getting them on Chubbies … Continue reading Fall River fishing report 1/30/2020
Fall River fishing report 12/7/19
The warmer weather has been much better for access down south, but still expect a fair bit of snow on the banks along the river and some limited access to the tubes/falls with 4x4. Midges and BWO have been the primary hatches and there have been good days of dry fly fishing. Nymphing has been … Continue reading Fall River fishing report 12/7/19