Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
36
Mac Huff's Tip of the Week
Steelhead season is open in Oregon and Washington and in Oregon trout and bass seasons are open. In Washington bass are the only fish you can keep.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 3/18/23
The water level shot up in about 24 hours on Mar. 13 & 14 and has stabilized at the current level since then. The Grande Ronde in Oregon had 52 anglers interviewed between Mar 8 & 12 with 28 steelhead landed at an average of 5.8 hrs/fish. The Grande Ronde in Washington had 118 anglers interviewed with 220 steelhead landed at an average of 2.7 hrs/fish. The latest fishing report is for the Wallowa River as steelhead are just moving into that system. There are still steelhead in the Grande Ronde in Oregon and Washington. The good news is that there is light pressure in the Ronde now,
Techniques & Tips as of 3/18/23
Nymphing and swinging wet flies are good choices. Stonefly nymphs are favorites in the Ronde year around.
Local Species Available Steelhead, Trout & Bass
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Steelhead
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Trout & Bass
Mac Huff's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer | Blk | 4 - 2 |
Orange Blossom Special Fly | N/A | 4 - 2 |
Fly Formerly Known As Prince | N/A | 8 - 6 |
Bead Head Stonefly | natural | 6 - 2 |
Flashback Hares Ear Nymph | N/A | 8 - 6 |
Hot Cone Woolly Bugger | N/A | 6 - 1/0 |
Mac Huff's Recommended Gear
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Best Leader:
Super Strong Plus Leaders
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Best Tippet:
SuperStrong Plus Tippet in 30- and 100-meter spools
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Best Fly Fishing Rod:
7-Weight 10' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
Double Taper Trout Fly Line