Happy 4th of July Weekend everyone. Half of 2021 is behind us. It seems we made it through the worst of the Heat Dome, with some unbelievable high temps across our region we were certainly concerned for some of our fisheries and protecting our cherished trout. The forecast shows the worst is over and in … Continue reading Fishing Update for 7/2/2021
Upper Deschutes River
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
Fathers Day Fishing Update 6/20/21
Happy Fathers Day to all the good dad anglers out there. I hope you are enjoying your day no matter if that includes fishing a favorite spot, a back yard BBQ on a warm and sunny day, or taking the kids to the park. It's all good, today and everyday. If your plans include fishing, … Continue reading Fathers Day Fishing Update 6/20/21
Fishing update 6/12/2021
I hope all of you have had the chance to go be on the water someplace recently. It has been a wild week with fishing, and also some pretty terrible weather in a lot of the places I have been fishing and guiding. Last saturday, after hitting the "publish" button on last weeks report, Tina … Continue reading Fishing update 6/12/2021
June 5th, 2021 Fishing Update
Good morning friends. Hope all is well with everyone and that you are getting out to the lakes and rivers. Our FFP guide team, the shop staff and myself have been all over Central Oregon since the last report exploring the waters, seeing the hatches and catching some fish. Sometimes a lot of fish. The … Continue reading June 5th, 2021 Fishing Update
Memorial Day fishing update 5/28/21
Another crazy week of weather in Central Oregon. 3 of my 4 guide days this week were bundled up against the elements (rain and cold) with as much Simms and Patagonia waterproof and insulation gear as we could wear. So, waking up today and seeing the forecast for the next 7 to 10 days is … Continue reading Memorial Day fishing update 5/28/21
The 2nd Opener! 5/22/21 Fishing Reports
Good morning everyone. It is an exciting day around Sisters and the Metolius as the rest of the upper river opens today. Openers for the late trout season include the Upper Deschutes, Whychus Creek, Tumalo Creek and the Metolius from Allingham up the headwaters. If you wondered why some of the waters are a month … Continue reading The 2nd Opener! 5/22/21 Fishing Reports
Jeff’s Fishing Update 9/21/2020
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
Upper Deschutes Opens Today
No reports yet but wanted to remind everyone the Upper Deschutes Opens today from Benham Falls to Little Lava. That adds a lot of great water to enjoy for the season. GO FISH!
Lower Deschutes Report 10/24/17
We have guides on the lower river a lot lately and it's been fun how many steelhead we've poked on the WS to TC run. Besides Steelies, good (big) Redsides are coming to net, mostly on October Caddis Pupa and Stonefly Nymphs. We are excited about the Double Bead Peacock Stone with Ruber Legs and … Continue reading Lower Deschutes Report 10/24/17