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Fly Fishing The McKenzie River
Oregon
The McKenzie River is an eighty-six mile long
tributary of the Willamette in the state of Oregon. It
originates from just above its outflow from Clear
Lake on the western slope of the Cascade
Mountains. It has a main tributary, its South Fork,
which is about thirty miles long.
The McKenzie River is famous for its native redside
rainbow trout. They probably average 14 to 16
inches with many reaching 20 inches. Although
parts of the stream has been stocked, there are
plenty of wild rainbow and cutthroat trout. The
rainbow trout are locally called "redsides" like those
of the Deschutes River.
There is also a good summer streelhead run.
These are Skamania stock hatchery raised fish.
Chonook Salmon make a run upriver in September.
Trout feed on their eggs after they spawn.
Season:
The section below Hayden Bridge can be fished
year-round under special regulations.
Winter:
Trout fishing is legal in sections but the water is
usually high and cold. Trout can be caught under
good conditions.
Spring:
Spring brings on some good hatches and dry fly
fishing provided the water levels are good.
Summer:
Summer continues with several hatches but the
water can become too warm in the lower elevation
sections during the hottest days of summer.
Fall:
Trout fishing can be good during the Fall. They
sometimes feed on the eggs of spawning salmon.
Fly Fishing Guide to the McKenzie River
Fly fishing the McKenzie River greatly depends on
the stream levels, water condition and weather.
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Oregon
The McKenzie River is an eighty-six mile long
tributary of the Willamette in the state of Oregon. It
originates from just above its outflow from Clear
Lake on the western slope of the Cascade
Mountains. It has a main tributary, its South Fork,
which is about thirty miles long.
The McKenzie River is famous for its native redside
rainbow trout. They probably average 14 to 16
inches with many reaching 20 inches. Although
parts of the stream has been stocked, there are
plenty of wild rainbow and cutthroat trout. The
rainbow trout are locally called "redsides" like those
of the Deschutes River.
There is also a good summer streelhead run.
These are Skamania stock hatchery raised fish.
Chonook Salmon make a run upriver in September.
Trout feed on their eggs after they spawn.
Season:
The section below Hayden Bridge can be fished
year-round under special regulations.
Winter:
Trout fishing is legal in sections but the water is
usually high and cold. Trout can be caught under
good conditions.
Spring:
Spring brings on some good hatches and dry fly
fishing provided the water levels are good.
Summer:
Summer continues with several hatches but the
water can become too warm in the lower elevation
sections during the hottest days of summer.
Fall:
Trout fishing can be good during the Fall. They
sometimes feed on the eggs of spawning salmon.
Fly Fishing Guide to the McKenzie River
Fly fishing the McKenzie River greatly depends on
the stream levels, water condition and weather.
(Click Here To Continue)
| Type of Stream Freestone Species Rainbow Trout Cutthroat Trout Steelhead Bull Trout Chinook Salmon Size Large Location Northcentral Oregon Coast Nearest Towns Eugene Springfield Season Most of it is open year-round Access: Fair to great, depending on the location Special Regulations Yes, species specific, check the current regulations Non-Resident License State of Oregon Weather National Weather Service Hatch Chart Perfect Fly Hatch Chart Fly Fishing Guide Hatches and Flies Fly Fishing Gear Stream Flow Data: Real time data near Vida |
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Photo Courtesy of
Dennis McCarthy
Dennis McCarthy
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