I was thinking a lot of you might be making plans for the weekend and want to know some of the latest water, weather and fishing trends before the usual Saturday AM report. This report should be good from now well into next week. Also, I forgot to include the Summer Fly Fishing Schools info … Continue reading An early Memorial Day Weekend Fishing Report
Metolius River
Jeff’s Fishing Report and Updates 5/18/24
Greetings from Sisters, Oregon where the sun is shining and the living is good. We have a ton of conditions to report on this week, and a few announcements about some sale items, summer fly fishing schools, and the last few spots for the lake fishing clinics in August. The Metolius has been hot and … Continue reading Jeff’s Fishing Report and Updates 5/18/24
Fishing Updates 5/10/24
With such major shifts in weather and water conditions and openings that are quickly occurring, I wanted to do the report on Friday so it will be fresh for the weekend folks planning to finally come over and get on the water. I'll start with excellent hatch news on the Metolius, and that is the … Continue reading Fishing Updates 5/10/24
Fishing reports 5/4/24
Read this report because I am 100% sure the really good stuff is jut a few days away. Already, even in this awful weather we are getting this weekend there are some perfect spots to go and enjoy it to the fullest, but what is going to happen by the end of next week I … Continue reading Fishing reports 5/4/24
4/27/24 Fishing Report and Updates
Good afternoon from a cloudy and cool Sisters, Oregon. 49 degrees and grey. No wind though so that is a plus. Despite being a little cooler than average ice is coming off the lakes and it looks like soon we will see openings at Lava and Little Lava. USFS reports they are going to start … Continue reading 4/27/24 Fishing Report and Updates
(almost) Opening Day Fishing Report 4/20 (man)
It is a special time of the year when 4/22 rolls around. Every year is filled with excitement and anticipation, like waiting for Santa on Christmas Vacation. Monday marks the opening day of some important fishing waters. #1 for us is the Lower Deschutes on the Warm Springs, Mecca, Dry Creek, Trout Creek and South … Continue reading (almost) Opening Day Fishing Report 4/20 (man)
4/5/24 Fishing and Conditions Updates
Let's start with the news about high water flows on a couple of our rivers. The Crooked River is cooking at over 1300 cfs today, and will probably be high for over a week at this point. Normal flows are about 250 cfs. Over 500 cfs and we don't go. Prineville Reservoir is 99% full … Continue reading 4/5/24 Fishing and Conditions Updates
Mid Week Update 3/27/24
My good friend Chester shared this report with me from the Crooked River and I wanted to share it with you. Drove out to the Crooked on Sunday, and found a nicely flowing river. It was the color of green tea with a tiny bit of milk mixed in. It was at about 180 or … Continue reading Mid Week Update 3/27/24
Spring Vacation Fishing Report 3/24/24
Did you come over to Central Oregon for the Spring Break? Or taking an extra day off this week to spend with the kids while they are out of school? It ought to be a good week to hit the water. Here is the latest on what we've been seeing and where we think you … Continue reading Spring Vacation Fishing Report 3/24/24
The most beautiful day fishing report 3/16/24
I came to the shop today in a short sleeve shirt. It feels glorious. Oregon is basking in sunshine and I love it. More wet weather is coming mid week and I know we all are grateful for that too, as water is the lifeblood of our passion. Tomorrow is a Lake Billy Chinook Bull … Continue reading The most beautiful day fishing report 3/16/24