Rob Crandall, Author at Water Time Outfitters

Fly Fish Portland – Fall Opportunities

Rob Crandall November 12, 2017

Fly Fishing Portland Oregon- Fall Fishing Opportunities The warm sun beams down as leaves softly trickle to the green grass; my wife and I walk hand in hand through fall

Deschutes River -Fall Fishing Reflections

Rob Crandall November 9, 2017

Spectacular scenery, mule deer, bighorn sheep, bald eagles, golden eagles, wild redband trout and the sought after unicorn of fish- steelhead all are found in the incredible Deschutes River canyon. Guiding

Deschutes River Fishing Report October 2017

Rob Crandall October 21, 2017

Fall temperatures have cooled the high desert and the vivid colors of the season are the perfect blend to the beauty of the redband trout and blush cheek of fall

Clackamas River Fishing Report October 2017

Rob Crandall October 21, 2017

Fall on the Clackamas is a special time- the river is quiet with the falling leaves and the colors astounding! Deer wander the banks and a variety of fish can

Clackamas River Summer Steelhead Report

Rob Crandall September 9, 2017

It’s now September and the steelhead in the Clackamas have been trickling in since May. These fish are getting wary and hanging in the deep, cool pools of the river.

Deschutes River Fishing Report 2017

Rob Crandall September 8, 2017

This year marks one of the lowest return numbers to the Columbia basin seen in over 20 years; but nobody told the fish! Fishing has been somewhat- well let’s say

Cowlitz River Summer Steelhead

Rob Crandall September 8, 2017

Line screemed off the fly reel as Rocco held the bent throbbing spey rod in a 13′ long arc; the summer steelhead had slashed his fly-a Crandall’s Provider and was

Oregon Summer Fishing Options

Rob Crandall August 4, 2017

Fishing opportunities abound in Oregon and summer for sure is an action packed time of year near Portland! Here is a breif break down of fly fishing options for summer

2017 Steelhead Run Columbia River

Rob Crandall August 3, 2017

http://www.fpc.org/web/apps/adultsalmon/R_yeartodatecomparisontable_results.php Steelhead and salmon may be the hallmark of the nw but this year returns look bleak. It appears that the severe drought conditions we had when this year’s stock

Portland Fishing Opportunities- August

Rob Crandall August 3, 2017

Fishing in the dog days of summer has it’s ups and downs but there is a lot of guided fishing to be found near Portland, Oregon in August. While the

Clackamas Summer Steelhead- Special Half Day Trips

Rob Crandall July 17, 2017

Clackamas River summer steelhead fishing July through September is close to Portland and during the best time of year! Experience the beauty of western Oregon’s scenery at its peak. Green

Deschutes River Steelhead Forecast 2017