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Aug 27
Oregon DWR
COAST FORK WILLAMETTE RIVER: Chinook, summer steelhead, trout
Was last stocked the week of July 27 with 800 hatchery rainbow trout.
The river is open to fishing all year for trout, hatchery Chinook salmon, hatchery steelhead and wild steelhead over 24 inches.
Use of bait is allowed April 22 Oct. 31 but beginning Nov. 1 anglers may only use lures and artificial flies. In addition to five hatchery trout, two wild trout may be kept daily. Last updated 8/24/26.
MIDDLE FORK WILLAMETTE RIVER: Trout, steelhead, Chinook
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers refurbished the boat ramp on the south side of the Middle Fork Willamette just below Dexter Dam allowing drift boat and raft access.
A Columbia River Basin Endorsement is required for anglers targeting salmon and steelhead.
The Middle Fork Willamette above Lookout Point and Hills Creek reservoirs are open to fishing using lures and artificial flies. All wild trout must be released upstream of Lookout Point Reservoir. The Middle Fork Willamette River is not stocked with hatchery trout. Last updated 8/24/26.
WILLAMETTE RIVER: Steelhead, spring Chinook, coho salmon, bass, walleye, shad, catch-and-release sturgeon
There isn't much salmonid opportunity in the Willamette River in late August, but there will be coho abundance increasing in the system beginning in September. Late September and October are great times to target coho, especially above Willamette Falls. Willamette River is about 75 degrees now, so warmwater fishing is a good option for the rest of the summer. Consider fishing for bass, walleye, and other warmwater species that reside in the Willamette River and Multnomah Channel. The section from Buena Vista through Corvallis is especially good for Walleye.
As a reminder, per permanent regulations, sturgeon angling is prohibited from the Lake OswegoOak Grove Railroad Bridge upstream to Willamette Falls from May 1 through August 31.
See Willamette Catch Summaries for more details on spring chinook, steelhead and sturgeon here.
Was last stocked the week of July 27 with 800 hatchery rainbow trout.
The river is open to fishing all year for trout, hatchery Chinook salmon, hatchery steelhead and wild steelhead over 24 inches.
Use of bait is allowed April 22 Oct. 31 but beginning Nov. 1 anglers may only use lures and artificial flies. In addition to five hatchery trout, two wild trout may be kept daily. Last updated 8/24/26.
MIDDLE FORK WILLAMETTE RIVER: Trout, steelhead, Chinook
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers refurbished the boat ramp on the south side of the Middle Fork Willamette just below Dexter Dam allowing drift boat and raft access.
A Columbia River Basin Endorsement is required for anglers targeting salmon and steelhead.
The Middle Fork Willamette above Lookout Point and Hills Creek reservoirs are open to fishing using lures and artificial flies. All wild trout must be released upstream of Lookout Point Reservoir. The Middle Fork Willamette River is not stocked with hatchery trout. Last updated 8/24/26.
WILLAMETTE RIVER: Steelhead, spring Chinook, coho salmon, bass, walleye, shad, catch-and-release sturgeon
There isn't much salmonid opportunity in the Willamette River in late August, but there will be coho abundance increasing in the system beginning in September. Late September and October are great times to target coho, especially above Willamette Falls. Willamette River is about 75 degrees now, so warmwater fishing is a good option for the rest of the summer. Consider fishing for bass, walleye, and other warmwater species that reside in the Willamette River and Multnomah Channel. The section from Buena Vista through Corvallis is especially good for Walleye.
As a reminder, per permanent regulations, sturgeon angling is prohibited from the Lake OswegoOak Grove Railroad Bridge upstream to Willamette Falls from May 1 through August 31.
See Willamette Catch Summaries for more details on spring chinook, steelhead and sturgeon here.
Aug 23
The Caddis Fly Angling Shop
Anglers all over the world have fond memories of banner summer days with endless caddis dry fly eats. Caddis dries cast an appealing silhouette that trout cant resist when they are keyed in on surface feeding in the warmer months. Elk hair is a naturally buoyant material making it a fantastic option for dry fly wings. The individual fibers of elk hair are hollow allowing them to float high and suspend the abdomen of a dry fly right in the surface meniscus. Elk hair also sheds water quickly making it a great option for flies that get beat up, dunked, and fished all day.
For this pattern, we utilized a new material from our friends at Fulling Mill. They recently came out with a pure CDC Dub which is very unique. No one has done anything like this before, so we knew we had to try it and get some in the shop. For this fly, specifically, CDC Dub in cinnamon was a fantastic choice for the abdomen. It can be dubbed tight and aid in buoyancy. While designing this pattern, a realistic silhouette was a trait in mind. Omitting the hackle on the whole body meant that the rear abdomen would touch the surface and be more visible than your standard elk hair caddis. Cinnamon was a no brainer as it is the predominant shade of summer caddis across the country.
On larger flies like this, the new CDC Dub is best used dubbed tightly creating a realistic profile for insect abdomens. On smaller offerings it can be picked out to provide a buggy but buoyant look. Caddis make a phenomenal prospecting dry fly pattern this time of year, tie some up and have fun out there!
-Simon
Recipe
Hook- Ahrex Dry Fly Traditional Barbless FW501: Size 12**, 14, 16
Thread- Fulling Mill Black Pro Flat Thread: 70 Denier (NEW)
Abdomen- Fulling Mill CDC Dub: Cinnamon (NEW) & Hareline Life Flex: Orange
Legs- Hareline Life Flex: Orange
Wing: Natures Spirit Select Cow Elk
Hackle: Whiting Bronze Saddle: Light Ginger
Resin- Solarez Bone Dry
UV Torch- Loon Plasma Light
Bobbin- Stonfo Steeltech Bobbin
Vise- Renzetti Master Master & Deluxe Streamer Base
***Denotes Size/Color used in the tutorial, additional suggestions are listed
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Eugene, or 97401
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For this pattern, we utilized a new material from our friends at Fulling Mill. They recently came out with a pure CDC Dub which is very unique. No one has done anything like this before, so we knew we had to try it and get some in the shop. For this fly, specifically, CDC Dub in cinnamon was a fantastic choice for the abdomen. It can be dubbed tight and aid in buoyancy. While designing this pattern, a realistic silhouette was a trait in mind. Omitting the hackle on the whole body meant that the rear abdomen would touch the surface and be more visible than your standard elk hair caddis. Cinnamon was a no brainer as it is the predominant shade of summer caddis across the country.
On larger flies like this, the new CDC Dub is best used dubbed tightly creating a realistic profile for insect abdomens. On smaller offerings it can be picked out to provide a buggy but buoyant look. Caddis make a phenomenal prospecting dry fly pattern this time of year, tie some up and have fun out there!
-Simon
Recipe
Hook- Ahrex Dry Fly Traditional Barbless FW501: Size 12**, 14, 16
Thread- Fulling Mill Black Pro Flat Thread: 70 Denier (NEW)
Abdomen- Fulling Mill CDC Dub: Cinnamon (NEW) & Hareline Life Flex: Orange
Legs- Hareline Life Flex: Orange
Wing: Natures Spirit Select Cow Elk
Hackle: Whiting Bronze Saddle: Light Ginger
Resin- Solarez Bone Dry
UV Torch- Loon Plasma Light
Bobbin- Stonfo Steeltech Bobbin
Vise- Renzetti Master Master & Deluxe Streamer Base
***Denotes Size/Color used in the tutorial, additional suggestions are listed
Follow us on Instagram
Caddis Fly Shop: @Caddisflyshop
Oregon Fly Fishing Blog: @OregonFlyFishingBlog
Caddis Fly Travel: @Caddis_Fly_Travel
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Caddis Fly Angling Shop
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Caddis Fly Shop
Caddis Fly Shop
168 W 6th Ave
Eugene, or 97401
Phone: (541) 342-7005
Email: [email protected]
This report was written by The Caddis Fly Angling Shop:
http://www.caddisflyshop.com/
(541) 342-7005
(541) 342-7005
Aug 21
The Caddis Fly Angling Shop
Anglers all over the world have fond memories of banner summer days with endless caddis dry fly eats. Caddis dries cast an appealing silhouette that trout cant resist when they are keyed in on surface feeding in the warmer months. Elk hair is a naturally buoyant material making it a fantastic option for dry fly wings. The individual fibers of elk hair are hollow allowing them to float high and suspend the abdomen of a dry fly right in the surface meniscus. Elk hair also sheds water quickly making it a great option for flies that get beat up, dunked, and fished all day.
For this pattern, we utilized a new material from our friends at Fulling Mill. They recently came out with a pure CDC Dub which is very unique. No one has done anything like this before, so we knew we had to try it and get some in the shop. For this fly, specifically, CDC Dub in cinnamon was a fantastic choice for the abdomen. It can be dubbed tight and aid in buoyancy. While designing this pattern, a realistic silhouette was a trait in mind. Omitting the hackle on the whole body meant that the rear abdomen would touch the surface and be more visible than your standard elk hair caddis. Cinnamon was a no brainer as it is the predominant shade of summer caddis across the country.
On larger flies like this, the new CDC Dub is best used dubbed highly creating bodies. On smaller offerings it can be picked out to provide a buggy but buoyant look. Caddis make a phenomenal prospecting dry fly pattern this time of year, tie some up and have fun out there!
-Simon
Recipe
Hook- Ahrex Dry Fly Traditional Barbless FW501: Size 12**, 14, 16
Thread- Fulling Mill Black Pro Flat Thread: 70 Denier (NEW)
Abdomen- Fulling Mill CDC Dub: Cinnamon (NEW) & Hareline Life Flex: Orange
Legs- Hareline Life Flex: Orange
Wing: Natures Spirit Select Cow Elk
Hackle: Whiting Bronze Saddle: Light Ginger
Resin- Solarez Bone Dry
UV Torch- Loon Plasma Light
Bobbin- Stonfo Steeltech Bobbin
Vise- Renzetti Master Master & Deluxe Streamer Base
***Denotes Size/Color used in the tutorial, additional suggestions are listed
Follow us on Instagram
Caddis Fly Shop: @Caddisflyshop
Oregon Fly Fishing Blog: @OregonFlyFishingBlog
Caddis Fly Travel: @Caddis_Fly_Travel
Subscribe to our Youtube channel
Caddis Fly Angling Shop
Shop Online from all over the World
Caddis Fly Shop
Caddis Fly Shop
168 W 6th Ave
Eugene, or 97401
Phone: (541) 342-7005
Email: [email protected]
For this pattern, we utilized a new material from our friends at Fulling Mill. They recently came out with a pure CDC Dub which is very unique. No one has done anything like this before, so we knew we had to try it and get some in the shop. For this fly, specifically, CDC Dub in cinnamon was a fantastic choice for the abdomen. It can be dubbed tight and aid in buoyancy. While designing this pattern, a realistic silhouette was a trait in mind. Omitting the hackle on the whole body meant that the rear abdomen would touch the surface and be more visible than your standard elk hair caddis. Cinnamon was a no brainer as it is the predominant shade of summer caddis across the country.
On larger flies like this, the new CDC Dub is best used dubbed highly creating bodies. On smaller offerings it can be picked out to provide a buggy but buoyant look. Caddis make a phenomenal prospecting dry fly pattern this time of year, tie some up and have fun out there!
-Simon
Recipe
Hook- Ahrex Dry Fly Traditional Barbless FW501: Size 12**, 14, 16
Thread- Fulling Mill Black Pro Flat Thread: 70 Denier (NEW)
Abdomen- Fulling Mill CDC Dub: Cinnamon (NEW) & Hareline Life Flex: Orange
Legs- Hareline Life Flex: Orange
Wing: Natures Spirit Select Cow Elk
Hackle: Whiting Bronze Saddle: Light Ginger
Resin- Solarez Bone Dry
UV Torch- Loon Plasma Light
Bobbin- Stonfo Steeltech Bobbin
Vise- Renzetti Master Master & Deluxe Streamer Base
***Denotes Size/Color used in the tutorial, additional suggestions are listed
Follow us on Instagram
Caddis Fly Shop: @Caddisflyshop
Oregon Fly Fishing Blog: @OregonFlyFishingBlog
Caddis Fly Travel: @Caddis_Fly_Travel
Subscribe to our Youtube channel
Caddis Fly Angling Shop
Shop Online from all over the World
Caddis Fly Shop
Caddis Fly Shop
168 W 6th Ave
Eugene, or 97401
Phone: (541) 342-7005
Email: [email protected]
This report was written by The Caddis Fly Angling Shop:
http://www.caddisflyshop.com/
(541) 342-7005
(541) 342-7005
Aug 20
Oregon DWR
COAST FORK WILLAMETTE RIVER: Chinook, summer steelhead, trout
Was last stocked the week of July 27 with 800 hatchery rainbow trout.
The river is open to fishing all year for trout, hatchery Chinook salmon, hatchery steelhead and wild steelhead over 24 inches.
Use of bait is allowed April 22 Oct. 31 but beginning Nov. 1 anglers may only use lures and artificial flies. In addition to five hatchery trout, two wild trout may be kept daily. No new updates. Last updated 8/11/26.
MIDDLE FORK WILLAMETTE RIVER: Trout, steelhead, Chinook
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers refurbished the boat ramp on the south side of the Middle Fork Willamette just below Dexter Dam allowing drift boat and raft access.
A Columbia River Basin Endorsement is required for anglers targeting salmon and steelhead.
The Middle Fork Willamette above Lookout Point and Hills Creek reservoirs are open to fishing using lures and artificial flies. All wild trout must be released upstream of Lookout Point Reservoir. The Middle Fork Willamette River is not stocked with hatchery trout. No new updates. Last updated 8/11/26.
WILLAMETTE RIVER: Steelhead, spring Chinook, coho salmon, bass, walleye, shad, catch-and-release sturgeon
Spring Chinook are still available in the lower Willamette River, but with the run over 95% complete at Willamette Falls, we are approaching the end. There are still a handful of fish being caught daily by the deadline near Kelley Point.
The Willamette River is about 75 degrees now, so warmwater fishing will be a good option for the rest of the summer. Consider fishing for bass, walleye, and other warmwater species that reside in the Willamette River and Multnomah Channel. The section from Buena Vista through Corvallis is especially good for Walleye.
As a reminder, per permanent regulations, sturgeon angling is prohibited from the Lake OswegoOak Grove Railroad Bridge upstream to Willamette Falls from May 1 through August 31.
See Willamette Catch Summaries for more details on spring chinook, steelhead and sturgeon here.
Was last stocked the week of July 27 with 800 hatchery rainbow trout.
The river is open to fishing all year for trout, hatchery Chinook salmon, hatchery steelhead and wild steelhead over 24 inches.
Use of bait is allowed April 22 Oct. 31 but beginning Nov. 1 anglers may only use lures and artificial flies. In addition to five hatchery trout, two wild trout may be kept daily. No new updates. Last updated 8/11/26.
MIDDLE FORK WILLAMETTE RIVER: Trout, steelhead, Chinook
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers refurbished the boat ramp on the south side of the Middle Fork Willamette just below Dexter Dam allowing drift boat and raft access.
A Columbia River Basin Endorsement is required for anglers targeting salmon and steelhead.
The Middle Fork Willamette above Lookout Point and Hills Creek reservoirs are open to fishing using lures and artificial flies. All wild trout must be released upstream of Lookout Point Reservoir. The Middle Fork Willamette River is not stocked with hatchery trout. No new updates. Last updated 8/11/26.
WILLAMETTE RIVER: Steelhead, spring Chinook, coho salmon, bass, walleye, shad, catch-and-release sturgeon
Spring Chinook are still available in the lower Willamette River, but with the run over 95% complete at Willamette Falls, we are approaching the end. There are still a handful of fish being caught daily by the deadline near Kelley Point.
The Willamette River is about 75 degrees now, so warmwater fishing will be a good option for the rest of the summer. Consider fishing for bass, walleye, and other warmwater species that reside in the Willamette River and Multnomah Channel. The section from Buena Vista through Corvallis is especially good for Walleye.
As a reminder, per permanent regulations, sturgeon angling is prohibited from the Lake OswegoOak Grove Railroad Bridge upstream to Willamette Falls from May 1 through August 31.
See Willamette Catch Summaries for more details on spring chinook, steelhead and sturgeon here.
Aug 14
The Caddis Fly Angling Shop
The doldrums of summer have arrived, things are hot, trout are ornery, and aquatic insect hatches are dwindling in the lower sections of our rivers. We are entering a transitionary period in terms of aquatic insect hatches. It is too warm for the fall bugs, and many of the summer hatches are beginning to taper off. This time of year, we have a superhero that swoops in to help get us through this shoulder period: Terrestrials.
Terrestrials refer to land based insects that do not need water to complete their lifecycle. This could be grasshoppers, ants, beetle, crickets, etc. Beetles are on the menu for trout starting about midsummer and trailing off into the fall. They are a more subtle offering and work great on pressured fish that have been seeing chubbies and hoppers all summer. They are simple to tie and can be tied in a variety of colors making them a versatile foundation.
This pattern is tied smaller with a hot spot to aid in visibility. I have been fishing these on our valley tributaries and have been having great success with them in varying sizes and sometimes a dropper or trailing dry. I also will be fishing this fly heavily in the Midwestss Driftless Area casting it to browns and native brook trout on meandering spring creeks.
Water with an abundance of stream-side vegetation is great habitat for terrestrials, and fish get used to them getting knocked in the water. This pattern will also fish well on our countless high lakes up in the cascades. Tie some up while the fish have a taste for beetles!
-Simon
Peacock Beetle
Hook- Ahrex Sedge Dry FW530 12, 14**, 16
Thread- Fulling Mill Black Pro Flat Thread: 70 Denier
Body- Hareline 2mm HI-Float Foam: Black & Hareline Peacock Herl
Wing- Fulling Mill Ultra Dry Yarn: Fluorescent Pink & White
Legs- Montana Fly Co Red Barred Sexi Floss: Medium** & Small
Additional Adhesives- Brush on Loctite
UV Resin- Solarez Bone Dry
UV Torch- Loon Plasma Light
Bobbin- Stonfo Steeltech Bobbin
Vise- Renzetti Master & Deluxe Streamer Base
***Denotes Size/Color used in the tutorial, additional suggestions are listed
Follow us on Instagram
Caddis Fly Shop: @Caddisflyshop
Oregon Fly Fishing Blog: @OregonFlyFishingBlog
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Caddis Fly Angling Shop
Shop Online from all over the World
Caddis Fly Shop
Caddis Fly Shop
168 W 6th Ave
Eugene, or 97401
Phone: (541) 342-7005
Email: [email protected]
Terrestrials refer to land based insects that do not need water to complete their lifecycle. This could be grasshoppers, ants, beetle, crickets, etc. Beetles are on the menu for trout starting about midsummer and trailing off into the fall. They are a more subtle offering and work great on pressured fish that have been seeing chubbies and hoppers all summer. They are simple to tie and can be tied in a variety of colors making them a versatile foundation.
This pattern is tied smaller with a hot spot to aid in visibility. I have been fishing these on our valley tributaries and have been having great success with them in varying sizes and sometimes a dropper or trailing dry. I also will be fishing this fly heavily in the Midwestss Driftless Area casting it to browns and native brook trout on meandering spring creeks.
Water with an abundance of stream-side vegetation is great habitat for terrestrials, and fish get used to them getting knocked in the water. This pattern will also fish well on our countless high lakes up in the cascades. Tie some up while the fish have a taste for beetles!
-Simon
Peacock Beetle
Hook- Ahrex Sedge Dry FW530 12, 14**, 16
Thread- Fulling Mill Black Pro Flat Thread: 70 Denier
Body- Hareline 2mm HI-Float Foam: Black & Hareline Peacock Herl
Wing- Fulling Mill Ultra Dry Yarn: Fluorescent Pink & White
Legs- Montana Fly Co Red Barred Sexi Floss: Medium** & Small
Additional Adhesives- Brush on Loctite
UV Resin- Solarez Bone Dry
UV Torch- Loon Plasma Light
Bobbin- Stonfo Steeltech Bobbin
Vise- Renzetti Master & Deluxe Streamer Base
***Denotes Size/Color used in the tutorial, additional suggestions are listed
Follow us on Instagram
Caddis Fly Shop: @Caddisflyshop
Oregon Fly Fishing Blog: @OregonFlyFishingBlog
Caddis Fly Travel: @Caddis_Fly_Travel
Subscribe to our Youtube channel
Caddis Fly Angling Shop
Shop Online from all over the World
Caddis Fly Shop
Caddis Fly Shop
168 W 6th Ave
Eugene, or 97401
Phone: (541) 342-7005
Email: [email protected]
This report was written by The Caddis Fly Angling Shop:
http://www.caddisflyshop.com/
(541) 342-7005
(541) 342-7005