Where does the time go? Even though it seems like May 1st was a few days ago, tomorrow is the 1st of June, the beginning of Meteorological Summer and the beginning of what I consider to be one of the best times of the year to fish our local waters. There are som many places … Continue reading Jeff’s Central Oregon Fishing Report 5/31/25
Paulina Lake
Lakes Update May 27th, 2025
A few quick notes on the lakes today. Hosmer Lake is open and accessible to the ramp. Fishing is very good in both ends of the lake. Chironomids, Leeches, Water Boatman, Scuds, Damsels, Callibaetis in Nymph form so far, but the hatch will likely be next week to start the new season.... Paulina Lake is … Continue reading Lakes Update May 27th, 2025
Memorial Day Weekend Fishing Report 5/24/25
Good Morning from Sisters, Oregon. It is Memorial Day weekend and we have a beautiful weather pattern to get out and enjoy the outdoors. Will you be fishing this weekend? I'll be in the fly shop all weekend and Monday too, so I really hope to see you around town if you're on the way … Continue reading Memorial Day Weekend Fishing Report 5/24/25
Jeff’s fishing report 5/9/2025
The Green Drakes are just starting to show up more, the Salmonfly hatch is on in many places and getting a foothold on other sections of the big river. One of our favorite lakes is opening up this coming week. We have new docks at Crane Prairie, and it seems like the summer vibe is … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 5/9/2025
Jeff’s Opening Day fishing report 4/21/2025
Hello from the southern end of Ambergris Caye Belize. I’m on week 2 here with my groups, and we are having fun. Last week the group got a lot of bonefish, 12 permit and one tarpon. Back in Oregon I know it is like Christmas Eve for many of you! Who’s got the boat loaded … Continue reading Jeff’s Opening Day fishing report 4/21/2025
Please vote TODAY to get grant money for new docks at Paulina.
https://sustainability.visitbend.com/projects/cultus-paulina-lakes-permanent-docks/ Please vote for the grant to fund upgrades to the Paulina Lake Docks! This is important! It takes 3 minutes and you can opt out of other mailings. You have to choose 2 so look over the options, I chose docks and a new roof at Skyliner Lodge (not Mt Bachelor, the sledding hill … Continue reading Please vote TODAY to get grant money for new docks at Paulina.
Snowy up there
I’m sharing this from the Paulina Lake Lodge Looks like 5 or 6 inches of snow! I’m still hopeful for some East Lake fishing next Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday with some decent weather. This is a great opportunity for big browns and sometimes that includes a little suffering. Be careful on the roads! Windy app … Continue reading Snowy up there
Jeff’s (almost) end of general trout season fishing report 10/25/24
Time's fun when you're having flies. Doesn't it seem like it was just 4th of July? How did the summer season fly by so fast? Here we are on the 25th of October and this report is going to hit on buttoning up some of the waters for the year, and the impacts of weather … Continue reading Jeff’s (almost) end of general trout season fishing report 10/25/24
Jeff’s fishing report 10/19/24
I'll start by saying thank you for all the comments and well wishes after last weeks report. I made it through covid fine, with a few days worse than the rest and I feel fine now but have a lingering cough that is annoying. I was able to get back to the shop the last … Continue reading Jeff’s fishing report 10/19/24
Jeff’s Fishing Report and musings 10/13/24
I've had a few days of laying around because I got really sick on Wednesday and have to quarantine at home. It's a Total Bummer to miss guiding and fishing, and I also really need to be at the shop counting flies to finish deadlines for preseason orders. But that's life, we can't control a … Continue reading Jeff’s Fishing Report and musings 10/13/24