With big weather changes coming up tonight, I thought it might be helpful to make some predictions and talk about conditions before all that happens so you can plan for the weather and make choices depending on how conditions will be over the next couple of days and week ahead. Starting on the lakes, I … Continue reading A (little early) fishing report 10/21/22
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How to fish (or not) lakes responsibly during the heat wave
this heat wave turned in to a bigger event than I thought it would for the local lakes earlier in the week when I last wrote a report. Even Paulina Lake hit 72 degree water temps at the surface yesterday afternoon. We took off early, after a nice morning of catching fish in the safe … Continue reading How to fish (or not) lakes responsibly during the heat wave
6/24/22 Fishing Report and it happens every year
With lot's of good fishing to report, we are now seeing high 70's, glorious 80's and even some low 90's for a few days over the weekend. Great fishing weather and a welcome pattern for us. It's hard to believe last week I had 2 postponed trips due to high winds and snow, and just … Continue reading 6/24/22 Fishing Report and it happens every year
6/4/2022 Fishing Reports and Updates
Hello everyone, thanks again for looking at the weekly report and I hope it help you plan a great trip, or inspires you to go fishing or even to try a new spot. The Metolius is fishing quite well on a variety of nymphs and dries throughout the day. In the Upper River from the … Continue reading 6/4/2022 Fishing Reports and Updates
An exciting fishing report 5/21/2022
Here we are, May 21st and it's been a weird start to the fishing season since April. Mostly due to snow up in the lakes and wind and cold weather down on the rivers. Is that about to change? For a while it looks like and that is why I think this is going to … Continue reading An exciting fishing report 5/21/2022
Opening Day “Crystal Ball” projections 4/22/22
I don't actually have a Crystal Ball. Damnit. Opening day for so many of us is kind of like Christmas. It's a gift. A change of season. A day to begin a season with a lot to look forward to. With the gift Mother Nature has given over the last two weeks, it is clear … Continue reading Opening Day “Crystal Ball” projections 4/22/22
Fishing update 6/25/2021
I took the day off the lakes today, concerned for the fish in the heat. So let’s start talking about the major heat wave hitting the the region now, and what’s safe for fishing and what we ought to leave alone until we see a cool down. I’m quite concerned for the fish in Crane … Continue reading Fishing update 6/25/2021
Fishing Updates 5/14/2021
The Metolius is starting to see better Green Drake hatches, and even if you don’t see a lot of naturals, between 2 and 5 look for splashy takes and fish that water with an emerger or dun. The Green Drakes will be in full swing by the end of the month but are already off to … Continue reading Fishing Updates 5/14/2021
Fishing Updates 5/7/2021
It’s been a week of great fishing around the region, with exciting improvements on the local waters we are excited to share with you. The Metolius is really revving up now, with more and more hatches, and hatches that will be here to stay for the Summer season! Green Drake action is spotty yet, but if … Continue reading Fishing Updates 5/7/2021
Fishing update 5/1/2021
I don't know about you, but May is my month. OK, it's really the start of my favorite stretch of months because it just screams prime fishing season has arrived, and it is so full of hope. May brings water temperatures that influence the metabolic rate of the trout we are pursuing. Water temps above … Continue reading Fishing update 5/1/2021