Recent Fishing Reports for Oregon. 7/19

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Owyhee River - July 17th, 2004
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RECORDED: 95 ° FISHING: Fair
Owyhee River

Fair

The heat is still playing a big role in the hatches. The bugs are small and they are not hatching either early in the morning or not unitl late in the evening near dark. I would fish nymphs throughout the day watching for consistent risers and then give them a try with a PMD or Baetis dry and a little olive or brown emerger underneath. The water clarity is about normal and the tempertaure continues to stay cold. Flows are steady at around 200 cfs which is a very fishable level. The ticks have been out so be sure to check after every fishing trip.

Flies: Beadhead Pheasant Tail, 16-20, Prince Nymphs, 14-20, Copper Johns, 14-18, PMD Emergers, 16-18, Calibaetis Emergers, 14-18, Baetis Hatchmatcher, 20, PMD Comparadun, 16-18, Parachute Calibaetis, 14-18, Olive Midges, 18-20, Black Midges, 18-20, Baetis Emergers, 18-20, Olive Emergers, 18-20.

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Deschutes River - Lower - July 16th, 2004
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RECORDED: 95 ° FISHING: Great
The Caddis hatch is in full swing -- we have been enjoying great fishing with both nymphs and dry flies. Lots and lots of fish are up and actively feeding in the eddies and slower areas along the edge of the river. [url "http://www.johnjudyflyfishing.com/photo/big/65_20040716_193a27930ab8d76.jpg"]Here’s a picture of a few[/url]. Most days we’ve been able to stalk rising fish with a dry fly from sun up to sun set.

If the caddis fishing gets old and you want a little variety (you've hooked too many fish on an elk hair) some other things to try are Pale Mayfly spinner falls in the morning. We’re using no special flies – just a standard PMD parachute, but it’s very effective. Also classic soft hackles fished on the swing like a steelhead fly have been very good in the evening.

Flies to use:
Dries: Olive or Tan Elk Hair Caddis #16, Hi Vis Caddis #16, Plus many many other Caddis patterns tan or green #16. Straw or Yellow colored parachute mayfly patterns, most PMD patterns size #14 or #16

Nymphs: Z wing Caddis Pupa – Green #16, Other pupa patterns tan or green bead head or non bead head all size #16, also Flashback Pheasant Tails #16 or #18, Green Rock Worm #16 or #18, Black Midge Pupa #20, Traditional soft hackles, yellow, green or hairs ear colored #14.

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Metolius River - July 16th, 2004
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RECORDED: 85 ° FISHING: Good
The Golden Stone hatch is in full swing on the upper river (above Canyon Creek). I like to cast these patterns close against the bank; the bugs often fall off the grass and flowers into the river right along the edge. Fish every inch of the bank because the undercuts hidden there are often deceptive – they go much deeper than you might think. They offer great shelter for some really nice trout. These fish will dart out from some very startling places to take your flies.

In the lower river (below Canyon Creek) the Green Drake hatch is pretty well over. It has been replaced by a series of non descript smaller dry fly hatches – mostly mayflies. These hatches change rapidly it’s difficult to say exactly which hatch you’re going to see on any given day, but by being observant and matching size and color of the prevailing hatch de jour you can still have some very good fishing.

Flies to use:
Dries: #8 2XL Clark’s Sonefly, #8 2XL Yellow or Orange Stimulator, other golden stone patterns, #14 thru #16 Gray or Gray/Green Mayfly, #16 Straw or pale yellow mayfly, #16 Little brown stone.

Nymphs: #8 2XL Brown Stone Flies, #14 thru #16 Flashback Pheasant Tail, #16 Brown Caddis Pupa

Bull Trout: The high angle of the bright summer sun makes fishing spotting much easier this time of year. In addition larger fish are moving up from the lake in anticipation of spawning season later on in Aug. As a result this is the best time of year to sight fish for large trophy Bulls.

These fish respond to two distinctly different fishing methods. Either try large streamer flies (white ones are easiest to see) or use conventional trout nymph fished on a larger rod with a heavier leader. With this nymphing technique even some very small size #16 and #18 flies will work to catch some very big fish.

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Deschutes River - July 16th, 2004
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RECORDED: 95 ° FISHING: Great
Below Pelton Dam

The Caddis hatch is in full swing -- we have been enjoying great fishing with both nymphs and dry flies. Lots and lots of fish are up and actively feeding in the eddies and slower areas along the edge of the river. [url "http://www.johnjudyflyfishing.com/photo/big/65_20040716_193a27930ab8d76.jpg"]Here’s a picture of a few[/url]. Most days we’ve been able to stalk rising fish with a dry fly from sun up to sun set.

If the caddis fishing gets old and you want a little variety (you've hooked too many fish on an elk hair) some other things to try are Pale Mayfly spinner falls in the morning. We’re using no special flies – just a standard PMD parachute, but it’s very effective. Also classic soft hackles fished on the swing like a steelhead fly have been very good in the evening.

Flies to use:
Dries: Olive or Tan Elk Hair Caddis #16, Hi Vis Caddis #16, Plus many many other Caddis patterns tan or green #16. Straw or Yellow colored parachute mayfly patterns, most PMD patterns size #14 or #16

Nymphs: Z wing Caddis Pupa – Green #16, Other pupa patterns tan or green bead head or non bead head all size #16, also Flashback Pheasant Tails #16 or #18, Green Rock Worm #16 or #18, Black Midge Pupa #20, Traditional soft hackles, yellow, green or hairs ear colored #14.

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McKenzie River - July 15th, 2004
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FISHING: Fair
Daily Stage and Stream Flow [[url "http://waterdata.usgs.gov/or/nwis/current?type=dailystagedischarge&group_key=NONE&search_site_no_station_nm=mckenzie&format=pre"]click here[/url]]

Fair for trout. Level is 2,503cfs @ Vida water temp is 59degrees. Level at Walterville 1,257cfs. Try Brown and Olive Caddis, Little Yellow Stones, PMD's. A few Golden Stones flying around. Water temp at 59 degrees. Evening fishing with Elk Hair Caddis can be good.



Call Ed or Virginia of McKenzie River Shuttle Service at 541-896-0526 if you needed your vehicle shuttled.



Suggested Trout patterns for the month of July. Surface Hatches: Yellow Quill, Golden Stones, Caddis, PMD, Little Yellow Stone.

Best surface patterns: Foam bodied golden stone (sz. #8) , Elk Hair Caddis (Sz #10-18), Quill Body PMD (Sz #14-20), Large Yellow Comparadun (Sz #10-14)

Best nymph patterns: Rubber Legged Hare's Ear (#10-16), Soft-Hackle (Sz #12-16) in olive, orange, yellow, brown, hare's ear. All these colors work well.

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Crooked River - July 14th, 2004
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FISHING: Good
Still a lot of moss in the drift, but the fishing up around mile post 17, 18 and 19 is pretty good anyway. The hatches have been mostly caddis, with a few mayflies mixed in. We have caught the majority of our fish nymphing with small mayflies nymphs with an indicator. The fishing is definately improving.

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Deschutes River - Middle - July 14th, 2004
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FISHING: Great

I'd go early morning to about noon and then from about 6 to dark for the best opportunities. PMD nymphs and dries, Caddis Nymphs and dries, and a great pale evening dun hatch right before dark. Look for very small baetis spinners on the water in the early morning. Also, I love to fish attractors in this water, so a renegade and a purple haze are really good.

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Fall River - July 14th, 2004
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FISHING: Great
Lot's of good fishing around the hatchery and the falls. Try ants, beetles, hoppers, pmd's, midges and a few caddis. I like little tungsten bead midges fished on a long light leader without an indicator and just watch the fish respond to the dear drifted nymph. Super, Super fun!
Also, try a few streamers like zonkers, micky finns and wooly buggers. They can be quite effective at turning stubborn fish.

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Hosmer Lake - July 14th, 2004
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FISHING: Good
Callibaetis, damsels and caddis. I like the evening right before dark for the travelling caddis hatch. Big flies that you get to skitter across the top for explosive strikes.
If you want a big fish, fish patiently along the bottom with a dragon fly nymph, especially in the channel.
Also, on windy days try a beetle or ant along the reeds.

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Long Hollow Ranch (Private) - July 14th, 2004
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FISHING: Poor
CLOSED UNTIL FALL.

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Sisters Oregon Area - Lakes - July 14th, 2004
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FISHING: Good
Three Creeks Lake is good in the morning, afternoon and evening. The callibaetis hatch is strong, as are little black caddis and midges. Look for big travelling caddis at dark and don't forget to try terrestrials and atrractors.
Good nymph fishing lately around the drop off zone by the sandy beach. Top Bananas, chartreuse stimulator, scuds, hares ear, callibaetis and damsels have all been hot.

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Crane Prairie Reservoir - July 20th, 2004
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RECORDED: 80 ° FISHING: Good
The water is in better shape both level and quality wise. The fish are moving into the areas around the channels. Fish the Cultus, Quinn, Deschutes and Rock Creek Channels. The best method is to locate the channel and anchor just off the bends or in the middle of it and work around in a clock like pattern. Don't be afraid to move around and later come back to a spot that looked good earlier.

Chironomid fishing has been fair around the channels and in some of the deeper holes scattered throughout the lake. Wind drifting a stickleback pattern around the timber has also been effective. Damsel and callibates are showing!
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John Day River - July 20th, 2004
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RECORDED: 90 ° FISHING: Good
The water level is now around 350cfs at Service Creek!

The fish are concentrated in the deeper pools, drifts and eddys. With recent warm temps the water is great!

Streamers, buggers and drifted nymphs are good until late morning fished with a sink tip and short 3x leader. Watch for the topwater activity to switch over late morning and into the evening, then change over to hair poppers, frogs, dragons flies and even big dries (like salmon flies) for some explosive topwater action.

As the water level continues the drop the river will become unfloatable, so check the flows before you go!

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Deschutes River - Lower - July 20th, 2004
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RECORDED: 85 ° FISHING: Great
The Caddis hatch is strong and could last into September if the weather stays warm. The action is a hot as the weather!

Early AM X Caddis fished along the bank is producing!

Late morning through the afternoon it's a nymphing game on the bright days with BH hares ears, red copper jons and serindipities, lafontain pupa, p-tails and king bead princes.

PM Caddis has come on strong. Along with PMD's.

It's worth driving down and just fishing the last 3-4 hours of the day.

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Big Lava Lake - July 20th, 2004
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RECORDED: 80 ° FISHING: Fair
The agae bloom is almost gone and acccording to Joann at the lake the results of the tests on the water quality form the DEQ and USFS turned up negative, just like everyone thought it would. We have been experiencing these blooms for years and some of the lakes are more susceptible than others, like Crane.

Anyway, the fishing is fair to good with some recent reports of fish up to 5 pounds being caught. Streamers, semi-seal leeches, callibates and chrinomids are all efeective patterns to work this time of the year.
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