The McKenzie River is good!

McKenzie River - Coburg, OR


by The Fly Fishers Place
8-29-2025
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The McKenzie River is good for us, and listening to our guide team they all are doing good on Euro Nymphs, Possie Buggers, Black Leeches, and Soft Hackles. 
Dry Fly fishing is ok, with smaller Parachutes and Elk Hair Caddis taking up most of the action, and some fish coming up on Chubbies too.




More Reports

The Fly Fishers Place Reports
for Friday, August 29th
Metolius River: The Metolius is absolutely trending great!
Deschutes River- Lower: The Lower Deschutes is a great bet!
Deschutes River: Good weekend on the Middle D!
Crooked River: The Crooked River is a great spot!
Fall River: The Fall River is a solid bet!
Three Creek Lake: Three Creeks Lake is okay
Hosmer Lake: Hosmer Lake was pretty slow
Little Lava Lake: Little Lava Lake was terrific!
Crane Prairie Reservoir: Skip Crane Prairie
Diamond Lake: Skip Diamond Lake
East Lake: East Lake is fishing really nicely
Paulina Lake: It's a go to place!

The Fly Fishers Place Reports
for Saturday, August 23rd
Metolius River: Really good dry fly hatches!
Deschutes River- Lower: Fishing well!
Deschutes River: Mixed Action on the Middle D
Crooked River: Super good fishing!
Deschutes River- Upper: Upper D is not a great bet
Fall River: The Fall River has been good!
Santiam River ( North Fork) : Some good fishing prospects!
East Lake: East Lake was good
Paulina Lake: Paulina Lake was not that good
Little Lava Lake: Good Callibaetis Hatch!
Hosmer Lake: Hosmer Lake is good!
Three Creek Lake: Three Creek is a good option