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May 21 . 13
Caddis Hatches Strong on the Crooked
This last Saturday, I got the awesome opportunity to guide Andy and Brooke out on the Crooked. The weather was pretty ugly with a mix of rain and wind but that didn't stop the caddis from going off. We got on the water at about eleven and signs of caddis were present right away. Around 12:30, the caddis hatch was thick and strong and fish were on the eat. We used a size 16 tan caddis and had awesome action for the next couple of hours. Andy and Brooke did fantastic for their first time. It was a blast watching them react to all the fish that were coming up for their caddis. Caddis should be around all throughout summer which can make for some awesome dry fly fishing out on the Crooked.
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April 24 . 13
Crooked River Fun
Last Thursday, I got the opportunity to take Tom and Dave out to the Crooked River. Water levels and T-shirt weather were all in our favor which made for some awesome fishing. Winkers Midge was the go to fly throughout the day. There were a few Bwo's and small caddis fluttering around so be ready to fish those patterns. Tom and Dave were a lot of fun to fish with and I can't wait to get back on the water once again.
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April 11 . 13
Crooked River Report
The water levels on the Crooked have been out of wack as of late. Keep an eye for it to level out and fishing should pick right up again. If the water level stays steady for a day or two, that should be enough for the fish to adapt. Winkers midge, Bwo's, and little mayfly nymphs have been fishing good.
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March 26 . 13
1
of 3Spring Break on the Crooked
Took a father/son combo from Canby out to the Crooked River today for some spring break trout fishing. We had a very interesting day. Sometime in the late morning/early afternoon the dam releases got bumped from 78 cfs to over 140 cfs, turning the water from crystal clear to the usual Crooked River brown and there was lots of drifting grass and moss. Needless to say, that pretty much killed the fishing up near the dam. We immediately jumped in the rig and raced down river to get ahead of the "wave" and had a very productive 2.5 hours of dry fly fishing before the surge of water hit us and killed the fishing once again. We headed back up to the dam, caught a few more trout on nymphs and called it a day. Considering the variables we dealt with, we were fortunate to have both a good day of fishing and catching. It's that time of year, make sure you check the flows before you head out. Anything under 400 cfs(ish) should offer good fishing opportunities as long as the river has been stable for a day or two.
posted by Neal Burrell
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March 16 . 13
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of 3Crooked River Oregon
With clear and low water conditions the fishing was a bit technical but persistence paid off. Brent caught one of the better Crooked River Rainbows I've seen in a while. What a fight this guy gave on the Winston 7'6" 3wt with a 6x tippet! Congrats Brent for landing that Crooked River Trophy Rainbow!!
posted by Russ Scott
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February 09 . 13
Crooked River Report
The Crooked has been fishing great as of late. Midge patterns on top or sub-surface have been very productive. When temperatures are warm, Bwo's have been coming off. There can be some epic hatches out on the Crooked River. Small little mayfly nymphs and scuds have also been doing the trick. The Crooked River also offers a great place to fly-fish for the first time. With at-least 3000 fish per mile, and fantastic access, the Crooked River is a hard place to pass up.
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January 17 . 13
Crooked River Action
Sitting in the fly shop and looking out the window to a blue bird day makes me wish I was outside fishing on the river. The Crooked river is fishing awesome and is a fantastic outing this time of year. The drive is short, the fish are wild, and the scenery is beautiful. There have been good hatches of Blue wing olives and midges. The nymph game out on the Crooked normally does amazing. Use little mayfly nymphs and zebra midges and you should do just fine. Pheasant tails, copper johns, lightning bugs, little egg patterns, and scuds are all great options. Take advantage of this awesome weather and get out while it lasts.
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January 07 . 13
Great time to fish the Crooked
Winter is a fantastic time to fish the Crooked River. Bwo's and midges will be hatching this time of year and can make for spectacular dry fly fishing. When fish aren't looking up, small little nymphs like pheasant tails, or scuds can be super productive. Flows are typically pretty low this time of year. This doesn't seem to put a damper on the fishing. Get on out there!
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December 18 . 12
Winter on the Crooked
Im sure there will be a lot of folks getting new fishing gear for Christmas. There is nothing better than trying out near gear for the first time, especially if it's a first time fly-fishing. With that said, the Crooked River is picture perfect if you are just beginning to fly-fish. Low water this time of year makes it easy to wade and access the river. There are good hatches of Bwo's and midges during these snow-cold winter months. Nymphing little bugs seems to always produce as well. Get on out there!
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December 03 . 12
Crooked Report
The Crooked River is one of the top winter trout fisheries here in Central Oregon. The fish population on the Crooked is outstanding. There are around 3,000 to 6,000 fish per mile. The Crooked is a great place to catch fish. During the winter months there are good hatches of Blue Wing Olives and midges. Nymphing little mayfly nymphs, scuds, and egg patterns can be fantastic. Water levels are low but has not affected fishing. If you are looking for a close outing, the Crooked River is hard to beat!
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November 09 . 12
Crooked River Report
The Crooked River is low but fishing good! Blue Wing Olives have been hatching consistently. Nymphing small mayfly nymphs continues to be productive as well. Good nymph choices are: Lightning bugs, Rainbow Warriors, Pheasant tails, Zebra midges, and little egg patterns.
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October 29 . 12
Dry flies on the Crooked
Winter flows, warm wet weather are making for some really great dry fly fishing on the Crooked River. Still seeing some pmd's, caddis, midge, and really good number of bwo's midday. Catching a large number of fish in the 8-10 in. range!
posted by Chris Lundberg
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October 23 . 12
Crooked River Rippin'
Fish are still going bonkers on the Crooked river as Blue Wing Olives and little nymphs are killing it. The Crooked River has been spectacular this year and continues to not disappoint. Size 18 Bwo and lightning bug should seriously be all you need. Still might see some small caddis and pmd's. Get out there as the Crooked is rippin'.
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October 13 . 12
Crooked River Report
The Crooked River has been fishing great with lots of action. The main hatches have been Pmd's, Bwo's and small Caddis. There should be a good morning and evening hatch everyday. Overcast days can be amazing for dry fly fishing out there. Nymphing small bugs continues to be productive. With the weather still decently nice, get on out there and have some fun!
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Crooked River
Crooked River, Oregon: Draining nearly 4500 square miles of Oregon's Eastern "High Desert", the Crooked River and it's tributaries cuts through the sage and Read More... rimrock on it's destination to the Lower Deschutes River. Through large impoundments it flows creating an oasis for wild Redband Rainbow Trout, Golden Eagles, Desert Mule Deer, and of course...the fly fisher. Below Prineville Reservoir the Crooked River flows northwest to Lake Billy Chinook, the final impoundment to the Deschutes River. Fly fishing Crooked River, 7 mile stretch below Bowman Dam, is the most popular section of its 145 miles. This section boasts large numbers of the wild Rainbow Trout highly sought after by the fly angler. Carving a path through steep basalt canyons provides unparalleled scenery for everyone from bird watchers, hikers, climbers, horse back riders, and fishers alike. Exceptional camping and easy access for the fly fishing Bend Oregon enthusiast sets the Crooked River in a class by itself. Our Crooked River Oregon guided fly fishing trips focus on several objectives. Our guests experience safe wading, basic casting and best of all plentiful Rainbow Trout eager to take the fly, all within the walls of the beautiful Crooked River canyon. On our guided fly fishing trips our guides focus on providing a positive learning experience for our guests whether you're a first time fly fisher, or interested is in improving your technique or your knowledge of stream ecology and rainbow trout behavior. Fly and Field Outfitters offers a variety of guided fly fishing trips on the Crooked River. Choose from Half Day, Full Day, Schools or Large Groups. All guided fly fishing trips are walk-in.
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Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
May 25 Saturday  67° 34° Partly Sunny Winds: 9 mph Humidity: 89% Dew Point: 31° Chance Precip: 12% | May 26 Sunday  66° 34° Cloudy Winds: 11 mph Humidity: 85% Dew Point: 37° Chance Precip: 34% | May 27 Monday 63° 41° Partly Cloudy Winds: 11 mph Humidity: 88% Dew Point: 36° Chance Precip: 13% | May 28 Tuesday 62° 39° Mostly Cloudy Winds: 6 mph Humidity: 88% Dew Point: 38° Chance Precip: 34% | May 29 Wednesday 61° 41° Partly Cloudy Winds: 11 mph Humidity: 84% Dew Point: 34° Chance Precip: 28% |
Crooked River
Blue-Winged Olive
| Pheasant Tail Nymph | 16-20 | Afternoon |
| Flashback Pheasant Tail Nymph | 16-18 | Afternoon |
| Trina's Bubbleback Emerger | 16-18 | Afternoon |
| Para BWO | 16-18 | Afternoon |
| Hi Vis Para BWO | 16-18 | Afternoon |
| Parachute Adams | 18 | Afternoon |
Pale Morning Dun
| Pheasant Tail Nymph | 16-18 | Mid Morning |
| Hare's Ear Nymph | 16-18 | Mid Morning |
| Parachute PMD | 14-16 | Aternoon |
| Para Wulff PMD | 14-16 | Aternoon |
| High Vis Para PMD | 14-16 | Aternoon |
Mahogany Dun
| Pheasent Tail Nymph | 12-14 | Afternoon |
| Compara Dun Mahogany | 14-16 | Afternoon |
| Compara Dun Purple | 14-16 | Afternoon |
October Caddis
| Super Pupa Amber | 8-10 | Evening |
| Tungsten Oct Caddis | 8-10 | Evening |
| X Stimulator Orange | 8-10 | Evening |
| Norm's Wood | 8-10 | Evening |
Cased Caddis
| Cased Caddis Pupa | 14-16 | Afternoon / Evening |
| Hairs Ear Soft Hackle | 14-16 | Afternoon / Evening |
| Elk Hair Caddis Brown | 14-18 | Afternoon / Evening |
| X Caddis Tan | 14-18 | Afternoon / Evening |
Net-Builder Caddis
| Krystal Flash Pupa Olive | 14-16 | Afternoon |
| Spakle Pupa Green | 14-16 | Afternoon |
| Elk Hair Caddis Olive | 14-18 | Afternoon |
| X Caddis Olive | 14-18 | Afternoon |
Rock Worm Caddis
| Caddis Larva Olive | 14-16 | Afternoon |
| S's BH Pupa Olive | 14-16 | Afternoon |
| BH Serendipity | 14-16 | Afternoon |
| Olive Elk Hair Caddis | 14-16 | Afternoon |
| Outrigger Caddis Olive | 14-16 | Afternoon |
Yellow Sally Stonefly
| Little Yellow Sloan Nymph | 12-14 | Afternoon |
| Kyle's BH CH Yellow Sally | 12-14 | Afternoon |
| Slow Water Sally | 14-16 | Afternoon |
Winter Black Stonefly
| AP Nymph Black | 16 | Afternoon |
| Stimulator Black | 16 | Afternoon |
Skwala Stonefly
| Olive Hairs Ear Nymph | 8-10 | Afternoon |
| Olive Hairs Ear Nymph | 8-10 | Afternoon |
Midge
| Biot Midge Pupa | 18-22 | Afternoon |
| Winkers Midge | 18-22 | Afternoon |
| Idyle's CDC Midge | 18-22 | Afternoon |
| Hatching Midge | 18-22 | Afternoon |
Scud
| BH Scud Olive | 14-18 | Afternoon |
| BH Scud Orange | 14-18 | Afternoon |
Grasshopper
| Parachute Hopper | 10 | Afternoon |
| Carange Hopper | 10 | Afternoon |