If you read the report from last week, and then read the updates that I had to make as lightning caused fires got worse & worse, you know Central Oregon endured a crazy time last week. Thankfully, the worst of it seems to be behind us, and now it truly seems that Fall weather has … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing reports, the good, the bad & the ugly 9/14/24
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Upper Deschutes Headwaters area closed due to fire 9/9/24
That doggone Little Lava Fire has moved enough that additional closures are required to keep the public safe. At this time all of the Upper Deschutes from Little Lava to the Road 40 bridge have been closed. Sad that the Blue Hole access is not possible! The good news looking at the fire perimeter is … Continue reading Upper Deschutes Headwaters area closed due to fire 9/9/24
Hosmer now closed 4:27 pm 9/8/24
Camp sites remain open but boating activities including fishing have been suspended at Hosmer Lake for now. Just saw this afternoon that another (damn) fire, incident 0911 has been found near Hosmer and what appeared to be a single tree fire has now burned 12 acres in a short time. Looking at the fire maps … Continue reading Hosmer now closed 4:27 pm 9/8/24
Friggen Fires around the lakes 9/8/24
Just got a report that there is a new fire at Little Lava that is 100 acres from lightning storms the last 2 days. No closure notices as of 10:15 am at Lava areas. Fire near Hosmer, but not closed at Hosmer although I would be a bit nervous being so close. Sparks, Todd and … Continue reading Friggen Fires around the lakes 9/8/24
Jeff’s Fishing Reports for September 7, 2024
The Masking Hatch.... If you are fishing the Metolius this time of year, this is a term you need to know. I was first introduced the term in 1986 when I was working at the Fly Box in Bend and the iconic 3M Scientific Anglers Strategies for Selective Trout and Advanced Strategies for Selective Trout … Continue reading Jeff’s Fishing Reports for September 7, 2024
A quick report before I go camping for the holiday
I always like to keep the stoke level high, and love all of you that read the reports and tell us how much they mean to you and your fishing. Or dreams of fishing!I am headed to the Metolius until Monday and won't have the computer, internet or cell service so here is a quick … Continue reading A quick report before I go camping for the holiday
Jeff’s Fishing Updates August 17th, 2024
Other than the predicted afternoon thunderstorm today, we are sitting pretty here in Central Oregon with the weather. We had a cold day on the lakes Thursday where we had to bundle up a bit, but the good news is the persistent heat wave has faded away and now we just have gorgeous fishing weather … Continue reading Jeff’s Fishing Updates August 17th, 2024