I had what will be my last guide trip on the Cascade Lakes this year at Paulina Lake. It was cold and windy and just wanting to start snowing when we left shortly after 4 PM. It might be one we can fish again next week depending on the weather, but the water temp at … Continue reading Lakes Update 10/25/2023 The good, the bad and the ugly…
Paulina Lake
Jeff’s Fishing Report 10/22/23
Get out there and get fishing on these last nice days of October! Sunday 10/22 through Tuesday 10/24 look to be good, Wednesday will be cooling and will probably get windy, and then Thursday and Friday I'd recommend sticking to the rivers and stay off the lakes and out of the mountains and be lower … Continue reading Jeff’s Fishing Report 10/22/23
October 15, 2023 fishing report
Did you catch the eclipse yesterday? I missed it, although it did get a bit dark here at the house in Sisters for a bit, I wonder how the lakes fished when that event happened? I remember the 2017 eclipse and being over at our guide Mary Ann's house with a whole bunch of fellow … Continue reading October 15, 2023 fishing report
Jeff’s fishing report 10/8/23
What are you going to do today on this last really warm day of the forecast period (and likely last day of 80 degrees for 2023 in Oregon)?I hope you are going fishing!Even if you miss today, there is so much to talk about, a lot to look forward to, and some things that have … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 10/8/23
October 1, 2023 Fishing Report
A month of general trout season left. It seems like yesterday we were celebrating the openings (April 22 and May 22) and time is flying faster than a Tim Rajeff double haul. I do love fall fishing, and the fact of the matter is there is so much year round angling here it shouldn't matter … Continue reading October 1, 2023 Fishing Report
Jeff’s fishing update 9/23/23
Happy Fall to you. Fall always brings up great memories of spectacular days on desert rivers and mountain lakes, from the Steens to the Cascades and down the Deschutes to chase both trout and steelhead, Fall is quite possibly the greatest time to fish here. What do you think? I had a good week on … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing update 9/23/23
Last week of Summer report 9/18/23
I was on an absolute guide trip bender so here I am, late with the new report. I promise to make it a good one! The Metolius is darn good. Be here for the September Magic (hey, it goes until October too). Upper River is still getting Golden Stone dry fly action, PMD's #16, Tan … Continue reading Last week of Summer report 9/18/23
Sept 10 Fishing Report and need to fill a class tomorrow
We had a cancellation for our Euro Nymphing class at Mecca tomorrow (9/11/23) and have one (or 2) spots open. It's $250 for all day instruction on the fine art of Euro Nymphing. You'll get our guide Capt' Drew all day, lunch, flies, learn how to build your own custom leaders (to keep) and if … Continue reading Sept 10 Fishing Report and need to fill a class tomorrow
It feels great over here! Fishing Report 9/1/23
A little rain, some clouds, no smoke and a cool day here in Central Oregon. It is simply glorious!And the fishing is hot all over the area. The Metolius fall Green Drake hatch has just begun and along with the small Flav's we are looking at about 5 weeks of big bug action that is … Continue reading It feels great over here! Fishing Report 9/1/23
Fishing report and Metolius Clean Up Day UPDATES
A long day, but happy to be here after guiding all day, and then switching out the Koffler Drift Boat from a Hosmer Lake special (Minn Kota motor, lake size anchors, fish finder and a whole lotta lake tackle) to a Deschutes Boat for tomorrow. Tomorrow is my first of about 15 trips this Fall … Continue reading Fishing report and Metolius Clean Up Day UPDATES