Hello from a warm and sunny Sisters, Oregon where this weekend we actually have more real cowboys and cowgirls (and cow dogs) than any other time of the year. For me, I am going to stick to Wading Boots over Cowboy Boots, but I will sneak out of the shop for a moment in the … Continue reading Rodeo’s and Fishing/FFP Report 6/7/24
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Lakes Update 10/25/2023 The good, the bad and the ugly…
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…
Voluntary Hoot Owl on the Lakes/Watch H2O Temps
Hey gang, The lakes are starting the morning in the safe zone for water temps, but the afternoons may prove different so with the water temps, especially in the shallow zones so many of us like to fish and move if it gets above 68, or call it a day if you can't find new … Continue reading Voluntary Hoot Owl on the Lakes/Watch H2O Temps
Lakes update for the 1st of June
East Lake is ok, seems to be in a bit of a turnover with murkier water, plus a lot of rainbows on the bank lines going through spawning motions. Water temps high 40’s to lower 50’s. Today we got all of our fish (around 12) on black balanced leeches. I think it’s good to fish, … Continue reading Lakes update for the 1st of June
Fishing Reports and access updates 5/19/23
Just got word from the USFS that Quinn River access is opening today. Also Rock Creek but no docks will be installed yet. Docks are going in at Crane Prairie Boating site (by the resort) tomorrow it sounds like. USFS is clearing some hazard trees by the fish cleaning station today. Crane is fishing pretty … Continue reading Fishing Reports and access updates 5/19/23
A lake update 5/18/23
Hi gang, I’m excited to announce that Paulina Lake is open and I’ve free as of a couple of days ago. Launching only from the resort and there is a $10 fee to launch and park there this year. No reports yet but last year on 5/20 we crushed them on a type 3 full … Continue reading A lake update 5/18/23
Fishing Report and water updates for 4/30/23
Things got a little hairy with water levels over the last few days, and honestly I was wrong in thinking we wouldn't see high water levels on some of our favorite rivers (Crooked and Lower D) because I thought we had the storage capacity to absorb the melt off. Well, the Crooked River is rolling … Continue reading Fishing Report and water updates for 4/30/23
Some important water updates for 4/28/23
Just 4 things to update today: Let's watch the Lower Deschutes water levels. They bumped to 5000 cfs at Pelton, and while that is fishable, if it keeps rising it might not be. Cooler weather is coming back so that should slow the fast melt. I think a lot of this is due to the … Continue reading Some important water updates for 4/28/23
Opening Weekend Fishing Report 4/23/23
It's kind of a weird "opening weekend" of fishing season this year because the only thing that really opened was the Lower Deschutes in the Warm Springs to Trout Creek run. The lakes and reservoirs that we are normally so excited for are still snowed in, and in many cases still iced over. I've lived … Continue reading Opening Weekend Fishing Report 4/23/23
A little update for the lakes: talking about snow, and access, + safety and fishing options 10/26/22
greeting fellow stillwater enthusiasts! It's been a wild ride on the weather for the last 5 days and this changes the game quite a bit for most of us accessing some of the lakes, and gives us new ideas for some of the others we might not have on the radar as much. Starting up … Continue reading A little update for the lakes: talking about snow, and access, + safety and fishing options 10/26/22