What are you going to do today on this last really warm day of the forecast period (and likely last day of 80 degrees for 2023 in Oregon)?I hope you are going fishing!Even if you miss today, there is so much to talk about, a lot to look forward to, and some things that have … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 10/8/23
Hosmer Lake
October 1, 2023 Fishing Report
A month of general trout season left. It seems like yesterday we were celebrating the openings (April 22 and May 22) and time is flying faster than a Tim Rajeff double haul. I do love fall fishing, and the fact of the matter is there is so much year round angling here it shouldn't matter … Continue reading October 1, 2023 Fishing Report
Jeff’s fishing update 9/23/23
Happy Fall to you. Fall always brings up great memories of spectacular days on desert rivers and mountain lakes, from the Steens to the Cascades and down the Deschutes to chase both trout and steelhead, Fall is quite possibly the greatest time to fish here. What do you think? I had a good week on … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing update 9/23/23
Damn fires and 2 lakes I just reported on 9/18/23 update
Petes Lake Fire grows to over 3,000 acres, DCSO issues Level 2 ‘Be Set’ evacuation notice for Elk, Lava Lakes Well, the high winds made the Pete’s Lake fire make a run for Lava Lake and Elk Lake and Hosmer Lake and put all 3 in the Level 2 Evacuation Zone. I’m personally changing my … Continue reading Damn fires and 2 lakes I just reported on 9/18/23 update
Last week of Summer report 9/18/23
I was on an absolute guide trip bender so here I am, late with the new report. I promise to make it a good one! The Metolius is darn good. Be here for the September Magic (hey, it goes until October too). Upper River is still getting Golden Stone dry fly action, PMD's #16, Tan … Continue reading Last week of Summer report 9/18/23
Sept 10 Fishing Report and need to fill a class tomorrow
We had a cancellation for our Euro Nymphing class at Mecca tomorrow (9/11/23) and have one (or 2) spots open. It's $250 for all day instruction on the fine art of Euro Nymphing. You'll get our guide Capt' Drew all day, lunch, flies, learn how to build your own custom leaders (to keep) and if … Continue reading Sept 10 Fishing Report and need to fill a class tomorrow
Updates on drake hatches! And a temporary road closure to a favorite lake… read on
Bad news first: The Pete’s Lake Fire west of Elk Lake (and Hosmer Lake) will have the road closed from Elk Lake to Lava Lake starting today for 3 days. Here is the news release: BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Cascade Lakes Highway will be closed for the next three days so crews can safely … Continue reading Updates on drake hatches! And a temporary road closure to a favorite lake… read on
It feels great over here! Fishing Report 9/1/23
A little rain, some clouds, no smoke and a cool day here in Central Oregon. It is simply glorious!And the fishing is hot all over the area. The Metolius fall Green Drake hatch has just begun and along with the small Flav's we are looking at about 5 weeks of big bug action that is … Continue reading It feels great over here! Fishing Report 9/1/23
Fishing report and Metolius Clean Up Day UPDATES
A long day, but happy to be here after guiding all day, and then switching out the Koffler Drift Boat from a Hosmer Lake special (Minn Kota motor, lake size anchors, fish finder and a whole lotta lake tackle) to a Deschutes Boat for tomorrow. Tomorrow is my first of about 15 trips this Fall … Continue reading Fishing report and Metolius Clean Up Day UPDATES
Hot Week Fishing Report and Advice on how to handle it 8/14/2023
Hello from Neskowin, Oregon where we are beating the heat a bit. We came this way with intentions for fishing out of a dory in Pacific City today, but the ocean conditions are proving too rough for a comfortable trip out on the big pond, so there will be no fishing today. We will make … Continue reading Hot Week Fishing Report and Advice on how to handle it 8/14/2023