Good morning from Sisters, Oregon where we are having a gorgeous and not too hot, nor too smokey summer. Oh sure, a few hotter days here and there, and a couple of smokey days a while ago, but it's been awfully nice for the most part. And the fishing is going great overall throughout the … Continue reading August 5th, 2023 fishing report
Lower Deschutes River
July 22 Rivers Report and Updates
Many of you read and responded to my Lake update and I appreciate all of the remarks about protecting fish we intend to release and only fishing in responsible water temperatures. The good news is none of the main rivers we fish are showing any need for hoot owl protections (voluntarily or state imposed). Metolius, … Continue reading July 22 Rivers Report and Updates
Jeff’s fishing report July 14th, 2023
Sorry I missed last week. Not a lot of change from when I wrote the 4th of July report, but I just didn't have the time or the band width last week with a sick dog and some boat motor stuff to deal with. I am back with a new report and have a lot … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report July 14th, 2023
4th of July Week Fishing Report (7/1/23)
Summer finally arrived. I wore shorts for the 1st time while guiding this week, and didn't freeze my legs off when launching the boat. I love this time of year. And, best of all, the fishing is good in all the venues.The holiday weekend, and the upcoming Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show are busy times for … Continue reading 4th of July Week Fishing Report (7/1/23)
Fishing Reports and Updates for the last week in June 2023
Rolling into the last week of June, with the 4th of the July on the near horizon makes me remember we are in the heart of the summer fishing season. Hopefully you are getting out there on the water and catching some fish. There are a lot of good things to report, but I do … Continue reading Fishing Reports and Updates for the last week in June 2023
Fishing Reports and Updates for Mid-June 2023
A whole bunch of good stuff to talk about this week, but I will start with the bad news. A strong cold front is sweeping through Central Oregon beginning tonight and the weather on the lakes (anything above 5000 feet) looks atrocious. Snow. Wind. More wind. This weather patterns is not unusual for mid-June, as … Continue reading Fishing Reports and Updates for Mid-June 2023
The goods for you! 6/10/23 Fishing Report
Plenty of good stuff to discuss this week, from the big rivers to the small streams and the lakes throughout the region. The Metolius is fishing good, but the drake hatch is still not what we'd expect to see for being through the 1st week of june and marching towards mid-june. Will it increase in … Continue reading The goods for you! 6/10/23 Fishing Report
Fishing Report for June 5th, 2023
Oh man did we get pounded by a hail storm up on the lakes today. My guiding partner & good friend Steve and I both ended up in the woods with our customers, all hunkering under some trees to not get pounded by what ended up being a half an hour of a hard hail … Continue reading Fishing Report for June 5th, 2023
Good news, Rivers are DROPPING 5/24/23
Wow the rivers are dropping and clearing fast. Good to see for the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend. The Lower Deschutes now has about 3 feet of clarity and clearing, and has dropped to well below 5000 cfs. The Salmonfly and Goldenstone hatches are going to rip for the next 2 weeks! PMD's and Caddis are … Continue reading Good news, Rivers are DROPPING 5/24/23
Lower Deschutes is improving higher up…
It's still off color and running high, but we definitely saw some improvements today. Enough to think by the weekend things should be much better. I had a guide down checking it out today, and a friend fishing there. It was so-so fishing but some fish were caught, including some on salmonfly dries. We sure … Continue reading Lower Deschutes is improving higher up…