The fishing update on the Deschutes River consists of typical steelhead fishing reports from a season that has been plauged by murky waters of White River dumping silt into the lower river - the mecca for steelhead fishing in August and September. Recent coolings in our weather has helped but...
September has arrived and with it hints of fall. As I drove over Mt. Hood on hwy 26 recently the thermometer readout said 34 degrees- a welcome cooling from a long hot summer. This part of the season we are setting camp on the lower Deschutes with the jet boat...
Fishing the Deschutes for steelhead has been interesting this year. With low flows, warmer water and glacial silt coming in from White River the angler who adapts and changes their approach will do much better. White River a tributary to the lower Deschutes has been dumping in chocolate milkshake colored...
It's August and it has been typically hot weather lately. The next few days hold 97 and 99 degrees in the forecast making even the dog look for shade. It's also prime summer steelhead time on the Lower Deschutes River in central Oregon. The Deschutes is an important sanctuary for...
This month so far has been a series of ups and downs; water clarity has been good, bad and everything inbetween lately. White River, a tributary to the lower Deschutes River has been dumping in cement like water that makes the best DQ Blizzard look thin. This combines with the...
Mike O. lands a salmon on a 5 weight fly rod!While fishing with Water Time Outfitters guide Gil Muhleman client Mike O. didn't expect to become a legend in one morning. After working through a run with good success nymph fishing for rainbow trout on Oregon's Deschutes River Mike hooked...
Trout fishing the Deschutes River in July has been up and down but recently the up's have been way up! Water temperatures released out of the "selective water withdrawl" system at Pelton dam on the Deschutes river are now selecting to cooler waters and that is great news for trout...
The lower Deschutes River continues to see a cooling trend with cooler weather in Central Oregon. Water released from Pelton Dam near Madras, Oregon is much cooler than during the deadly heatwave we saw in the last several weeks. Wild salmon and steelhead are now breathing a sigh of...
Fly fishing for shad near Portland OregonOregon is known for it's salmon, trout and steelhead fishing but other fishing opportunities abound. What about other fish? For anglers new to the region there are a vast amount of under utilized fisheries in this state. Here are a few photos from a...
Here in Oregon we are in our second year of a drought. In much of the west many of our rivers are missing the much needed snow pack reserves to keep waters cool through the summer. Record warm flows are changing things for wild fish at they attempt to ascend...
Fishing pressure on the Deschutes during the world famous salmon fly hatch is as busy as it gets on this amazing river. Trout feel the pressure and respond accordingly. Here are a few tricks to increase your success "after the hatch".1. Fish smaller flies. The big bugs crashing on the...
We've been guiding most every day on the world famous Deschutes River salmon fly hatch. Fishing has been good as river levels are at very low flows for this time of year. The hatch that creates such a buzz is the salmon fly hatch- "big mac" meals for feisty rainbows...
I just recently finished an exploratory mission on some amazing parts of the scenic and beautiful state of Oregon chasing trout with the fly rod. On this mission we covered a lot of miles. We saw amazing scenery and epic fishing. Spring time weather like the fishing was a grab...
It's that time of year again or actually it's super early but things are getting started wether you are ready or not- the annual migration of the biggest bug of the Deschutes River is starting. Big black stoneflies and goldens are crawling out and hatching while I write this on...
The quest for steelhead is just that, a daunting journey that involves cold, nasty weather and a lot of casts, swings and steps through steelhead water looking for the elusive connection with a ghostly creature that is often soo-hard to find. Steelhead are survivors and they are tough; as juveniles...
Neil fished the run with precision, as he approached the large boulder, chrome struck and vaulted skyward almost immediately. A big chrome hen was tearing up the surface and we were staring mouth agape as it cartwheeled across the pool; up, down, across and back in a star pattern each...
Dial in your game for winter steelhead on the banks of the Clackamas River not far from Portland, Oregon with pro guide Rob Crandall. Rob reveals the tips, tricks and tactics you need to be more successful with the swung fly this winter. This three hour session is a jump...
Guided fly fishing trips can be a blast- being the guide doing the work can also be a blast! Great days with fun loving clients and good fishing always produces a vibe that is invogorating to a fly fishing guide. This years winter steelhead run on Oregon's North coast has...
Come see the guides of Water Time Outfitters at the Portland Sportsman's Show Feb 4-8, this is the big show with tons of great exhibits and lots to do. If you've never been to this show it is an eyeopener! I'll be doing seminars every day at the FLY FISH...
John battles a dandy steelhead!Thought I would share this great note from a recent client:Rob, Thanks for a great day of steelheading on the Nehalem. I couldn't ask for better instruction and thoroughly enjoy your company. Thanks also for not completely overlooking my 30 years of bad casting habits; your patience...