I was hopeful to write this update over the weekend with the news that the Metolius was opening below Bridge 99. But so far, that announcement by the USFS has not happened. The Level 1 and Level 2 evacuation notices are now lifted for the Metolius corridor and that is excellent news. But the closures … Continue reading Jeff’s Fishing Update 9/21/2020
Middle Deschutes
Fishing Reports 5/29/20
It's been a warm week around Sisters and lot's of good fishing to report on, some changes to the shop to discuss and a forecast of the weather and fishing for the coming week. I am trying to update these every friday, giving people a chance to prepare for the weekend or look forward to … Continue reading Fishing Reports 5/29/20
2020 Memorial Weekend Fishing Report
First off, be careful out there. Seems like people are getting the feeling we are out of the woods but this week Deschutes County had a spike in cases so we are diligent in mask wearing at the shop. Please wear one when you visit us. Fishing overall has been good. Here is the breakdown … Continue reading 2020 Memorial Weekend Fishing Report
Central Oregon fishing report 5/15/2020
Happy Friday everyone. Thanks again for reading our fishing report and thanks for all of you reaching out to say how much you enjoyed them, even when I'm a cranky old bastard. You guys are the best! Lower Deschutes- We got an email this afternoon that didn't make me too happy. We believed we were … Continue reading Central Oregon fishing report 5/15/2020
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
May 1st (2020) Fishing Report
First off, good news for all of our non-resident friends, beginning May 5th you are allowed to fish in Oregon again. I am going to summarize all the waters in this one report, making it easy to read and get info quickly. Overall the fishing in Central Oregon is good. Lakes and Rivers. So here … Continue reading May 1st (2020) Fishing Report
Deschutes River fishing report 3/20/20
The Middle Deschutes is running 427 cfs out of Bend, so after Tumalo Creek comes in it'll be a bit higher from Tumalo State Park to Lake Billy Chinook. That is high'ish, but certainly fishable. Careful access can provide very good fishing now. March Browns are on. Of course there will be some BWO's, a … Continue reading Deschutes River fishing report 3/20/20
Middle Deschutes Fishing Report 3/7/20
The water is still high, so approach carefully and wade with a lot of caution. Fishing is good. There are a few early March Browns hatching, a few Skwalas, some BWO's, some Caddis. Not much for dry fly action that we've heard of, but will be getting better and better. Remember, low water flows won't … Continue reading Middle Deschutes Fishing Report 3/7/20
Middle Deschutes Salmonflies! 5/7/19
The big bugs (salmonflies and golden stones) are out in the Steelhead Falls area. There are also March Browns, Pale Morning Duns, Pale Evening Duns and Caddis throughout the Middle Deschutes. Water is perfect, a little low actually. Normal for when all the canals are getting "juiced". Besides dry fly fishing we are also having … Continue reading Middle Deschutes Salmonflies! 5/7/19
Middle Deschutes 5/1/19
The water is down a lot, but still a little high at just over 200 cfs. 140 is pretty standard summer flow. March Brown hatches are very good and there are a lot of Caddis and some BWO's and the 1st of PMD's out already. This basically means a March Browns, Purple Haze, Yellow Sparkle … Continue reading Middle Deschutes 5/1/19