Hello from beautiful Sisters, Oregon. Are you fishing this weekend? Or waiting for the weather to clear this week again to enjoy time on the water. I am glad I postponed my trip on the lakes today, as I saw it is snowing in the mountains again. This is 2 weekends in a row of … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 9/13/26
Lower Deschutes River
a cool fishing report for the end of summer 8/30/26
If you were fishing around Central Oregon yesterday, you probably had a jacket on, and battled the wind on some of the lakes and streams. I know Sequoia came in to the shop after her Crooked River trip and was telling me how strong the wind was in the canyon. I heard from people who … Continue reading a cool fishing report for the end of summer 8/30/26
Jeff’s Fishing Report 8/22/26
Hello from a breezy and cooler Central Oregon weekend. It is nice to break out of the heat, I appreciate it, but I know the trout will really appreciate it over the coming days. real relief is in sight on the 7 day forecast and early September may feel like fall for a few days … Continue reading Jeff’s Fishing Report 8/22/26
Jeff’s fishing report 8/15/2026
good morning from Portland, Oregon. I am over for a quick family trip and home tonight to get back on the boat tomorrow morning. I look forward to the week ahead, finally getting to guide Pat B from the Deschutes River Alliance, and working in the shop Monday, Friday and Saturday and I have some … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 8/15/2026
Jeff’s fishing report 8/7/26
Hello from Sisters, Oregon. I was guiding all week and have a lot to talk about and share ideas, some heat warnings, and working to send people to the best places for good water conditions and healthy trout. Right now, all over the western states it is hot and dry, and in some places like … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 8/7/26
Back to the regular fishing report. 8/2/26
Hello and thank you for reading the FFP fishing reports. The last couple of weeks were a bit chaotic and that certainly changed the type of information being shared and when I shared it. Now that things are back to normal life around Sisters it is time to write a normal fishing report. The great … Continue reading Back to the regular fishing report. 8/2/26
Lower Deschutes reopening now 7/31/26
From the BLM office this morning All of Segment 1 is now reopened to launching except for Warm Springs boat launch. Fire crews are utilizing it to draw water for firefighting efforts on the Bench fire so it will remain closed at this time. Launching is permitted at Mecca and Trout Creek, and camping at … Continue reading Lower Deschutes reopening now 7/31/26
Jeff’s fishing report July 19, 2026
Happy World Cup Sunday. I usually write the report on Saturday but I was taking a Spanish class yesterday and here we are. There is a lot of good fishing to be found, and some to avoid due to heat. I will outline those more carefully below. I was personally relieved to see the lakes … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report July 19, 2026
Jeff’s fishing report 7/11/2026
If you are in, or around Sisters you kn ow what a special day it is around town. It is the largest outdoor quilt show in the world and every building including the FFP building is adorned with quilts hanging from their walls and porches. Last year we had some really special quilts with a … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 7/11/2026
Quilt Show Guide Days and Casting Lessons Available 7/7 through 7/13/26
It's a busy week ahead with the quilt show families coming to Sisters but wanted to let you know that on 7/7 we have Micheal Dooley open for any trip from the McKenzie to the Lower D or the Lakes or small streams. On 7/9 Troy Leedy, Michael Dooley and Gavin Christian are open. So … Continue reading Quilt Show Guide Days and Casting Lessons Available 7/7 through 7/13/26