Metolius River Fish Report for 7-25-2022
The Metolius River is a top choice now
Metolius River - Metolius Springs, OR (Jefferson County)
by The Fly Fishers Place
7-25-2022
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Always running super cold,v and always very fishable, the Metolius River is a top choice now. Starting with a Bull Trout Report, suddenly there seem to be a lot of extra Bull’s in the river. My guess is many of the lake run fish have arrived before they spawn in the tributaries next month. (Remember, except for Lake Creek, none of the Metolius tributaries are open for fishing to protect spawning Bull Trout habitat year round). Large streamers (black, all white, gold/silver, black/purple) are picking up fish now.
Hatches are good some days and not great other days. On any given day you should see Golden Stones (8-10) Yellow Sally (16-18) PMD (16-18) BWO (20-22) Caddis (Olive 16-18, Tan 16-18)
In any given late July week, sometimes there is a lull in dry fly action, so this is a normal part of the cycle on the Metolius, and you could go tomorrow and have the best dry fly day of your life in the spot you picked too. We usually see a big improvement on this aspect of fishing there by Mid-August BTW.
Running heavy beaded nymphs on a Euro rig is producing a lot of good fishing. It is also not uncommon to catch Bull Trout this way, as well as Whitefish and Redband Trout.
More Reports
The Fly Fishers Place Reports
for Monday, July 25th, 2022McKenzie River: On the McKenzie float, our guides are doing well
Crooked River: The Crooked River is holding steady at 184 cfs
Deschutes River- Lower: Lower Deschutes River Report
Crane Prairie Reservoir: Morning balanced leech bite was really pretty strong
East Lake: Beetle action around the shorelines has been very good
Paulina Lake: Paulina Lake Fishing Report
Hosmer Lake: Watch water temps at Hosmer this week
Three Creek Lake: 3 Creeks Lake will be a winner this week for sure
The Fly Fishers Place Reports
for Monday, July 18th, 2022McKenzie River: The McKenzie is lovely at the moment
Fall River: The Fall River is fishing pretty well
Crooked River: The Crooked River is at 187 cfs and fishing just like normal
Deschutes River- Upper: The Upper Deschutes below Wickiup is a winner!
Three Creek Lake: Three Creeks Lake is really good still
Hosmer Lake: Hosmer is getting a supplemental stocking of trout this week
Crane Prairie Reservoir: Crane Prairie FIshing Report
East Lake: East Lake was pretty good this week
Paulina Lake: Paulina Lake was good this week
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