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Imnaha River - November 11th, 2009
supplied by: Joseph Fly Shoppe, LLC RECORDED:50 °FISHING: Great
11-12-09 - The Imnaha continues to fish well. Recent snows may affect fishing for a few days if the melt is too fast - check our link for stream flows. Anglers using both nymphs and streamers.
11/03/09 - We have reports of a few anglers chatching "a lot" of steelhead on nymphs.
11/1/09 - We had treports today of two different gear anglers near Imnaha landing five plus steelhead each, as well as numerous bull trout and trout. The river is low, but there are lots of steelhead in the river and, for today anywawy, they are biting.
10/28/2009 - Steelhead fishing continues to be “hot or cold” --- depending on the day and the angler. There are lots of fish in the rivers. Steelhead are spread out throughout the Grande Ronde , and fair numbers have already been caught in the Wallowa River above Minam. The same is true of the Imnaha River where fish are being caught upstream near the town of Imnaha. When steelhead are “on the bite” big numbers are being caught on any given day. Two of us recently had some 7 – 10 fish days, interspersed with days where it was difficult to hook-up at all. Some of the best days over the past two weeks were during rain storms. One of our best flies this year has been a hot bead woolly bugger (orange bead head/black woolly bugger). Nymphing the deep slots and runs, on the bottom, with a combination of stone flies and egg patterns can also be productive. Fish are still being caught on intermediate sink lines, as well as single-hand and spey heavy sink tip lines. Other productive flies have been gold or orange bead prince nymphs (swung or nymphed), green butt skunks, purple spey patterns, and black or purple leeches. The fishing pressure near Troy, and on the Imnaha, has not been as heavy this past week as one might expect. The last ODFW Creel Checker counts for Oct 24 – 25were 7.4 hrs/fish in Ore. and 9.1 hrs/fish in Wash.
Joseph Fly Shoppe personnel will be on the river from 10/21 – 10/26. There will be no reports posted online or available at the shop during this time period. Thanks.
10/19/09 – Steelhead fishing on the Imnaha this past week was varied. One fly angler reported that last Thursday he got skunked on the Imnaha for the first time this season -- having previously averaged four steelhead per trip. The same day two gear anglers landed eight steelhead in the Cow Creek area. One dry fly fisher, fishing for trout, had a steelhead take a #14 elk hair caddis on the dead drift. Another angler landed steelhead on both black woolly buggers and large prince nymphs , and said he hooked a ton of trout on a #18 bh nymph being used as a dropper. The bottom line is – the weather is pretty nice, there are plenty of fish in the river, and you aren’t going to catch any fish unless you are on the river.
10/15/09 - The river blew-out today but is dropping rapidly. Water temps back up to near 50 degrees. Lots of fish throughout river, and stacked up at mouth.
10/11/09 - The river is fairly low and clear again -- 120 cfs vs a medium flow of 145 for this date. The river was fairly crowded with deer hunters/fisherman this past week. We are getting conflicting reports on success rates. Temperatures will warm this week and we may get some rain. We will try to update the reports as we get them.
10/8 - Still fishing good. Cooler water temps - think deeper.
10/6/09 – Good steelhead fishing! The Imnaha River peaked last Sun/Mon at 160 cfs and is currently at 132 cfs (vs 140 for the mean stream flow for this time of year). Lots of steelhead caught this past week – both above and below Cow Creek. There are apparently so many steelhead in the Snake River that they are forcing their way upstream despite the relatively low water levels. Fishing pressure was light last week, but with the onset of deer season and reports of good fishing, expect more people this week. Sight fishing is a distinct possibility – fish are holding in any excuse for a steelhead run.
10/3/09 – Perfect! We have had a steady wet snow most of the day here in Joseph. We may accumulate 5” – 10” in the next 24 hours. In any event the Grande Ronde and Imnaha Rivers will see a nice surge of water over the next few days. This will bring a bunch of new steelhead up from the Snake. Keep an eye on water levels over the next week. The rivers may be so low that they won’t “blow-out” (or not), but sometimes fish will go off the bite on rising water levels. The forecast is for clear weather and mid 60 degree temps by mid week – in Joseph . The Ronde and Imnaha should be perfect next week.
9/27/09 Things are changing fast. More steelhead at the mouth and more moving upstream. Cool weather and rain this week will bring even more fish. It's game time.
9/27/09 – We are watching the weather forcast – possible rain this week. The lower Imnaha is very low, 100 cfs, but steelhead are starting to force their way up the river. Fish are being caught up to Horse Creek. The deeper holes will hold fish, but they tend to spook when a fish is hooked. A good rain might really start moving some fish.
9/19/09 I have some reports of good trout fishing on the lower river, but I do not have reports of steelhead being caught at the mouth (?). See also Grande Ronde report. Water flow is at 107 cfs, down 25% from mean flow for this time of year.
9/10/09 - Trout fishing on lower river fair to good. We have no reports of steelhead being caught on the lower river, but some should show up at the mouth soon. Flows are at only 125 so try to carefully sight fish lower river.
9/04/09 The Imnaha River is very low, as is normal for this time of year. Trout fishing on the lower river, below Horse Creek, has been fair to good. Use flies similar to the Wallowa, but consider some bigger woolly buggers or streamers for bull trout. Upstream, near the Hwy 39 campgrounds, do not expect to find many trout, but this section of river holds large whitefish and some nice bull trout. Like the rest of the world, we all anticipating the record setting run of steelhead moving up the Columbia this year. However, we have no reports to date of steelhead being caught in the lower river. Stay tuned.
8/18/09 – A couple of very heavy rains a week/ten days ago was just what the doctor ordered. In early August our rivers were too low and warm for good fishing and healthy fish. Now area streams are at or above normal stream flows and the trout are spread out and active. The Imnaha River has been fishing very well – although some of the best fishing is on the private land above and below the town of Imnaha. The day before yesterday a fisher reported catching thirty trout by 10:00 am – and he had pictures of two heavy 17” rainbows. In the upper river near HWY 39/near the forest service camp grounds, fishing is more difficult. Native fish are not required to be released and the river is not stocked. Expect to find mostly white fish, a few large bull trout, and some smaller rainbows in this section of river. The lower river, below Horse Creek twelve miles above the Snake River, has good public access and fair fishing for trout and perhaps a few bass. The first steelhead will start to move into the lower river over the next thirty days. Use flies similar to the Wallowa River, but mix in a few woolly buggers for big trout/bull trout and steelies.
7/19/09 Not too many reports recently on the Imnaha. Best public access, combined with fair numbers of fish, is on the lower river from Cow Creek to the mouth. Trout fishing can be good and the river uncrowded this time of year. It will be hot in the lower canyon so try to fish in the evening. If the hot weather continues expect some bass to start moving out of the snake into the lower river. The upper river near the many campgrounds off Hwy. 39 does not require native fish to be released so expect lower fish numbers. Use hoppers and misc. bh nymphs and buggers in the lower river and flies similar to the Wallowa River on the upper river.
7/9/09 You will have success using large stimulators and fomulators in the best fishing water beginning at Horse Creek and headed down stream ( 1 hr down stream from the town of Imnaha). But the largest trout probably wont come up to the surface. Had a good report about some large 16-18" natives being caught using larger streamer and nymph patterns fished deep in the big holes. Try using a large (sz 4-6) Kaufmann Stonefly Nymph or even an egg sucking leech pattern! Bring your sunscreen and watch for snakes!
6/27/09 The Imnaha is running at around 900 cfs, below the running average but still a bit high for the best trout fishing. But the water is clear! Golden Stoneflies have been hatching with gusto and large Stimulator and Fomulator patterns have been successful. Don't hesitate to try for a spring run Chinook!! The bait fisherman are having incredible success so swinging large egg patterns or egg-sucking leech patterns might just get you into the fight of your life.
6/13/09 The Imnaha is running very high and off color, however some locals have had success in using large golden stonefly patterns along the edge of the river in the softer water. The our massive golden stone hatch happens earlier in these lower and warmer canyons, like the Imnaha. Large (sz 8-12) fomulator and stimulator patterns in brighter colors like orange and yellow will work wonders whent the hatch is on.
10-24-08 Several new reports suggest plenty of steelhead in lower river near mouth - and downstream from mouth in Snake. One report had a nice mix of steelhead, bass and smaller bulltrout in Snake. Good site fishing in lower river, and steelhead being caught upstream to town.
We are not getting many reports on Imnaha steelhead, but believe fishing is generally fair. Most people are fishing near or below Cow Creek, but permission is being granted on other sections of river when a person takes time to ask the landowner. We will try to update this report when we have more info.
10-04-08 Steelhead: Fair numbers of steelhead are now being caught between Cow Creek and the Snake. Expect the eary fish to be scatteered upstream to the town of Imnaha this week. Deer hunting season opened this weekend so the river may be a bit crowded for a week or so as hunters take a break and try a little fishing.
9-20-08 Lots of rain today, so we will be watching river levels over the next few days. The higher water should move steelhead into the lower river. We will report as soon as we have info.
9-03-08We still do not have confirmation of steelhead being caught this year -- but fair numbers of Imnaha steelhead as recorded by their "pit tags" have been crossing Lower Granite for some time. River levels are average for this date, 140 cfs.
The Imnaha is fishing very good for trout on private lands above and below town. A recent report from the Cow Creek area found equal numbers of trout and bass being caught in the 10’ – 12/14” range. The report went on to say that hoppers and small nymphs produced good numbers of smaller fish, but that a size 6 bh black woolly bugger with green chrystal flasdh consistently produced larger fish. Steelhead should also start entering the lower river soon, so after Sept. 1 put on your hiking boots for the trail below Cow Creek.
8/2/08 - Bass have moved into the lower river near the Snake -- up to Cow Creek and above. Try big hoppers or woolly buggers then see what hits - trout or bass or dolly. Fishing for trout remains very good on the mid section of river above and below town, but be sure to get permission to fish on private property. We have also had two reports of decent trout and whitefish fishing upstream near the Hwy 39 campgrounds. This area of the river is not stocked and normally does not fish well. However, fish will sometimes migrate upstream to find cooler water.
7/19/08 - The Imnaha River is down 450 cfs -- perfect early summer fishing. Try hoppers, hoppers, or more hoppers. We also like stimulators or attractor dries. For nymphs try large, size 14 to 10 princes, hare's ears or copper johns. The Imnaha has a fair number of large bull trout which (some of which you can sight fish) so try a size 6 olive woolly bugger, muddler minnow or any fresh or salt water minnow pattern. Bull trout may be targeted on the Imnaha, but must be released unharmed. Bass will move into the lower river when the river lowers and warms. Higher/cooler water levels in the Columbia and uppers tribs could also mean better than normal fall stealhead fishing on the Imnaha this fall.
The biggest problem on the Imnaha is good public access to the areas that hold the most trout. Best fishing is found above and below town ten or fifteen miles, but most of this portion of the river bank is privately owned (in Oregon it is illegal to fish on private property without permission - does not have to be fenced or posted) -- so ask first. More land has recently been posted between Horse Creek and Cow Creek. Access is still good near and below Cow Creek. Finally -- lets talk upper river (the south end near Hwy 39 and the Forest Service camp grounds). Regs do not require release of native rainbows, this portion of the river is not stocked and does not include residual steelhead smolt (like the Wallowa), and the river is glacial fed and receives a fair amount of fishing pressure from campers. The net result is it can be pretty tough fishing.
7/11/08- Still high but decent color. Fishing is fair in the bigger pools and slicks along bank. Stoneflies have moved through the lower end and hoppers starting to appear. A fair number of bull trout seem to be following the Chinook upstream.
7/4/08 - Imnaha flowing about 1200 cfs this week. That's high, but the color is not bad, and the river is fishable. Not many reports.
111/21/07 – Imnaha Steelhead. Please refer to our Grande Ronde River report for a general discussion of steelhead flyfishing in this area -- this time of year. Like the Ronde the Imnaha can be a great winter steelhead fishery -- if conditions are right. For the most part access to the river is good below Horse Creek on the bottom twelve miles of river -- above the confluence with the Snake River (although portions of this section are private). The road leading to this section is poor so a good four wheel drive is best. We like water levels between 200 – 600 cfs for lots of good “holding water.” However, the river can be fished at higher and lower levels. For flies and fishing techniques please refer to our Grande Ronde River report.
11/2 – Imnaha Steelhead: Nothing new. The water flows have dropped to 118 cfs - not much holding water. Still, there are fish from town to the mouth, and some locals are having fair to good success.
10/24 – Steelhead on the Imnaha: Fish are now scattered throughout the lower river with reports of several fish being caught near the town of Imnaha. At these water levels, holding water is still somewhat limited. Expect fishing to continue to improve as time passes. Fishing below Cow Creek has been fair to good, but expect to find jet boats stacked in the Snake near the Imnaha mouth.
10/20 River flows have doubled the last few days to 237 cfs - just what we needed. Once the river stabilizes and clears -- which doesn't take long on the Imnaha -- look for new fish in the lower river. The Imnaha fishes well for steelheat up to 300 cfs - or even 500 cfs or more - if it is clear. Higher water levels mean a lot more "holding water" and allows fishers to spread out on this small river.
10/10 Reports are comming in of steelhead being caught above and below Cow Creek. However, at 108 cfs the flow is 74% of normal and holding water is limited. It is still a bit early and some additional water will be needed for numbers to improve.
Sisters Oregon Area - Small Streams - September 25th, 2009
supplied by: The Flyfishers Place RECORDED:82 °FISHING: Fair
Whychus creek is still running very cloudy with glacier silt. I would say it is still somewhat fishable but not at it's best.
Tumalo Creek is a good bet with attractor dries and is running clear.
Rogue River - Upper - September 22nd, 2009
supplied by: Trophy Waters FISHING: Great
***UPDATE*** As of 9-22-2009 Fish Count 4,266 steelhead over the dam. Average River Temp is the same. River Flow is down to 1.189 cfs.
The trees are just starting to change colors, and the salmon are coming into the shallow spawning areas. Morning can be cold and the afternoons can be hot. Cheers!! ......... VIEW ENTIRE REPORT.......
Wallowa Lake - September 19th, 2009
supplied by: Joseph Fly Shoppe, LLC RECORDED:70 °FISHING: Fair
9/19/09 Trout fishing is slow for stocked trout. Kokannee are spawning and the river above the lake (south/inlet end) is closed for spawning Kokanee.
8/18/09 Jerry Logosz recently caught the Oregon State Record Kokanee at 7lbs 27 inches!! Wallowa Lake is still fishing decent for stocked rainbows with the last fish stocking of the season planned for mid August. Try using a sinking line or some split shot and a large weighted nymph like a wooly bugger with a small red midge pattern as a dropper. Kokanee are starting to spawn in the river above the lake and should not be left alone. This section of the river closes to all fishing on 9/1/09.
7/19/09 The state record kokanee was caught today by Jerry Logusz -- 7 lbs/27 inches. Trout fishing has been spotty during this heat spell. Ask.
7/9/2009 Wallowa lake continues to fish well. More reports have come in of people catching the larger holdover stockers. I suggest fishing in the early morning before the sun is on the water, then following the shadows as the sun rises, you will be garunteed a tranquill and probably solitary fishing experience on this breath taking mountain lake.
6/28/09 The fishing remains good on Wallowa lake. The frequent fish stocking at the state park will ensure everyone in the family catches fish. We have had a recent report of a monster rainbow being caught using a sinking line and a prince nymph. This would be a good approach if you are on the hunt for bigger game. Using a sink tip line or a full sink line and fishing with prince nymphs, wooly buggers, matuka spruce, copper johns, and soft hackles might get the big one you are searching for. Try using a double nymph set up as well. The inlet remains the best place for walk/wade fishing and a lime green copper john has been a productive pattern.
6/13/09 The lake is stocked frequently with trout at the south end near the state park. Small stockers can be fun but there are some much deeper fish in the lake too. The best fly fishing on the lake is at the inlet where the Wallowa River feeds the lake. The debris coming out of the wilderness here creates prime feeding ground for the trout. Recently we have had reports of good fishing using pheasant tails nymphs, and zugbugs. Bring your wading gear the water is cold, and wading out further at the inlet can produce larger fish.
9-20-08 Slow!
9-03-09 Wallow Lake was stocked with trout for Labor Day, but fishing has been fairly slow in recent weeks. Remember, the river above Wallowa Lake was closed to fishing on Sept. 1 to protect spawning Kokanee.
8/2/08 -Wallowa Lake has been fishing good for stocked trout. Try fishing in the lake near the river mouth -- wade out to where the lake bottom slopes down quickly and fish over the edge with bead-head woolly buggers or nymphs. If you have a boat or float tube you can tru fishing the shore lines will small dries like 16 griffith's knats, humpies, or ant patterns. Kokanne have started spawning early this year in the river that enters the lake -- you will spot the bright orange color -- so best to leave these fish alone.
Lostine River - September 18th, 2009
supplied by: Joseph Fly Shoppe, LLC RECORDED:65 °FISHING: Fair
9/19/09 - Trout fishing is difficult on the upper river (native trout do not have to be released/they also do not stock trout) so try to fish away from campgrounds.
8/18/09 - Public access to the Lostine River is upstream -- once you enter National Forest. Fishing near the camp ground is a bit difficult due to fishing pressure and no requirements to release native rainbow. The river is not stocked. Try to find less accessed areas and fish for small rainbows and brook trout.
7/26/09 The wait is over, the Lostine river is at a good fishable flow now. You won’t find the same size or number of fish on the river that you will on the Wallowa but the sheer beauty of this crystal clear stream and solitude is worth the trip. We have had recent success using a size 14 yellow stimulator, and also a size 16 Potters Fat Head Beetle. There is not much of a hatch on this pristine wilderness river so staying with smaller attractor patterns and terrestrials is the way to fish. To get to the best water you really have to work, hike up or down stream from the campgrounds and get off the beaten path, you will be rewarded with beautiful smaller native trout!
/8/09 Still too high to fish well right now, the Lostine needs a few more another couple weeks before the river will be fishable. The snow is still plentiful near 7000' where the headwaters of the Lostine originate, but keep tying your red humpies, royal wulff's, and hoppers because the time will come!
6/28/09 Even though the water is gin clear, the Lostine is just too high to fish. The flow has been peaking in the evening around 650-700 cfs. For the Lostine to be really fishable the water level needs to drop 300 cfs or more. I expect the conditions to be really improving in about 3 weeks. Definitely worth the wait, to fish this secluded drop dead gorgeous stream.
6/14/09 - To high to be really productive, and the rain seems to want the water level to stay that way. However, the water is clear on the Lostine, so if you can find some smooth slicks and eddies along the bank you might have success. Small stimulators, red humpies, and royal wolfs might get a strike in the evening. If you can't get anything to rise, try smaller prince nymphs, copper johns, hares ears, and phesant tails. If you are really brave, you might even attempt to swing larger leech or sculpin patterns in the deeper holes and try land one of the monster bulltrout who call this beautiful river home. The right Wooly Bugger could land you both a nice native rainbow and a brutish bull trout!
8/2/08 - The Lostine normally fisher fair to good for small native rainbows -- if you really work at getting into areas away from the campgrounds.
7/11/08 - Public access to the Lostine starts at the Forest Service boundary south of the town of Lostine. The river is clear, but still high.
Klamath River - August 20th, 2009
supplied by: Roe Outfitters Oregon Guide Klamath Falls Fly Shop RECORDED:95 °FISHING: Excellent
Klamath River Keno Stretch - Is now closed. It will reopen on October 1st. Klamath River below JC Boyle Dam - Fishing is Excellent. Caddis in yellow, tan, brown, and gray patterns, sizes 10 and 12 in the morning and size 18 in the evening. Hopper patterns also sizes 10-12.
Nymphing stone flies sizes 10-6 with a 14-18 olive anato may or prince nymph dropper. Come check out our great Q. Hackle Stacker.
Williamson River - August 20th, 2009
supplied by: Roe Outfitters Oregon Guide Klamath Falls Fly Shop RECORDED:95 °FISHING: Fair
Soft Hackle caddis patterns pearl, olive and partridge colors. Use larger sizes with 4x and 5x in the morning and evenings. Use smaller sizes with 6x during mid day. Also try swinging leech patterns size 8-10 in black or brown and rust. Trail a size 14 or 16 caddis as a point fly.
Lake of the Woods - August 20th, 2009
supplied by: Roe Outfitters Oregon Guide Klamath Falls Fly Shop RECORDED:95 °FISHING: Excellent
Fishing is excellent for kokanee and rainbows. Try flashers, wedding ring and worms. Green, green, green!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You need to find where they are hanging out right now and a boat with a fish finder is almost a necessity unless you are lucky. Trolling for Browns is always an option, If you want to target these large and elusive fish you need to fish large lures and seek out the areas where they are hiding usually deep.
Wood River - August 20th, 2009
supplied by: Roe Outfitters Oregon Guide Klamath Falls Fly Shop RECORDED:95 °FISHING: Good
In Petric Channel and up fish leech patterns in wine, seal buggers and zonkers in olive and white. Upstream you can also use hopper patterns sizes 8-12 and Adams size 18 and 20.
Klamath Lake - August 20th, 2009
supplied by: Roe Outfitters Oregon Guide Klamath Falls Fly Shop RECORDED:95 °FISHING: Fair
The mouth of the Williamson and the Wood at Agency Lake is your best bet. Try streamer in olive and black, purple and black, wine or olive and rust. You can also fish with black or black and red chronimids under an indicator in still water, or cast on SA Stillwater line retrieving very slowly, in 1-2 inch strips.
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