greeting fellow stillwater enthusiasts! It's been a wild ride on the weather for the last 5 days and this changes the game quite a bit for most of us accessing some of the lakes, and gives us new ideas for some of the others we might not have on the radar as much. Starting up … Continue reading A little update for the lakes: talking about snow, and access, + safety and fishing options 10/26/22
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How to fish (or not) lakes responsibly during the heat wave
this heat wave turned in to a bigger event than I thought it would for the local lakes earlier in the week when I last wrote a report. Even Paulina Lake hit 72 degree water temps at the surface yesterday afternoon. We took off early, after a nice morning of catching fish in the safe … Continue reading How to fish (or not) lakes responsibly during the heat wave
Fishing update 6/25/2021
I took the day off the lakes today, concerned for the fish in the heat. So let’s start talking about the major heat wave hitting the the region now, and what’s safe for fishing and what we ought to leave alone until we see a cool down. I’m quite concerned for the fish in Crane … Continue reading Fishing update 6/25/2021
The 2nd Opener! 5/22/21 Fishing Reports
Good morning everyone. It is an exciting day around Sisters and the Metolius as the rest of the upper river opens today. Openers for the late trout season include the Upper Deschutes, Whychus Creek, Tumalo Creek and the Metolius from Allingham up the headwaters. If you wondered why some of the waters are a month … Continue reading The 2nd Opener! 5/22/21 Fishing Reports
Fishing Updates 5/14/2021
The Metolius is starting to see better Green Drake hatches, and even if you don’t see a lot of naturals, between 2 and 5 look for splashy takes and fish that water with an emerger or dun. The Green Drakes will be in full swing by the end of the month but are already off to … Continue reading Fishing Updates 5/14/2021
April 24 Fishing Update
Good morning! It is cold here in Sisters again for a few days. There is a little snow coming in on the mountains and maybe some spits of snow and rain in and around the area. I know the river conditions are going to be good, and we should see some good hatches and overall … Continue reading April 24 Fishing Update
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
Cascade Lakes Fishing Report 4/24/2020
Opening day was Wednesday 4/22/20 and we heard some excellent reports coming from Crane and Wickiup, and continue to hear very good fishing at South Twin. No access yet to Lava, Hosmer, East or 3 Creeks. At Crane, the ramps (without docks) are snow free at Rock Creek, Quinn and near the Resort. The Deschutes … Continue reading Cascade Lakes Fishing Report 4/24/2020