It's Time!

It's time to relax, float the river, camp out of the boat...and catch some trout.  My wife and I took a backpacker style last minute float on Sunday.  Two days Trout Creek to Maupin is a push so we hit one secret spot then floated to Davidson flat (about half way).  Although we saw lot's of adult insects the trout were definitely feeding below.  We caught some very nice fish, fat and happy.

This trip was marked by green hills, big horn sheep, and wild horses and a massive lack of people.  This will all change here in the next couple weeks but for now, I think Ill go back in a couple days!

Tick Tock...

March of Dimes!

If you are looking for a report, it's mixed.  Had some days with none had some days with one, had some days with a some.  Tick tock, tick tock...

The Sandy River should fish really well this spring.  We have a nice snow pack, moderately warm weather and lots of dime bright fresh fish.  The big native steelhead show up now through April and Sandy River summer steelhead are showing up as well.  I'm available through April, let me know if you need a ride!

SS

Perfect!

Rain, Rain, Rain...

It's been tough.  High unpredictable flows, but there are fish and if you can find them in the much larger river they are biting well.  Look for soft water and seems, the fish will not hold in the hard stuff.  This morning the Sandy is running high and threatens to go higher, same with the Clack.  The fish below was one of two yesterday in an equally high river.  Rain, rain, rain ... please keep it coming we need it for this summer on the big D.

Todays flows:

Fishing Report

Fishing has been solid!  You might notice there is some  Deschutes trout fishing going on, Warm Springs to Trout Creek is open year round starting January 1st, 2016 and it's a rare opportunity to fish the "Day Stretch" without much company.

We're getting lots of water this year.  Whether you're fishing the Coast or the Portland area rivers be prepared to deal with swollen rivers.

Happy 2016

I'm looking forward to more of this winter!  My short break of going fishing without you is almost over!

Now booking Sandy River Winter Steelhead trips.

See availability or book on-line here!

Sam Sickles
(541) 400-0855