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Anyone hit the John Day recently?

Going to check out Cottonwood Canyon soon (and surroundings). Would love to catch a few trout. Would really love a summer steelie. Any recommendations?

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Deschutes River???

Any body ever rented rafts and did an overnight trip on the Deschutes ? Planning on mid June trip for part of my freinds bachelor party. Any information about renting rafts or where to put in take out...

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Prineville Res species

Kind of curious as to what the size and take limits are on these. They look like prime targets for noggin' poppin' oh, yeah. Legit-size LMB and SMB didn't start biting the topwater popper until about...

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Heading to Bend, need info

Well I got called out to Bend for a 3 day job. I figure I will take a couple days to fish the area while im out there. I do have gear for bass and trout. I plan on bringing a spinning rod for trout, a...

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McKenzie in August

Thinking about going to the Vida area in mid-August to do some fishing and rafting. Can anyone tell me what the water level would be like at that time? Thanks

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East Lake update

Kokanee running 13-17 inches they have moved out to 20 foot plus water surface is running 65. Rainbows are getting big even the clipped fins. Lots of rainbows breaking 20 inchs. Browns.. Lots more this...

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Native trout in Bend area

I will be spending a week in Bend next summer, end of July and I am wanting to catch some of the native trout in their native drainages. I will probably be driving in along the John Day River and hope...

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Deschutes River (2-27-16)

Stopped by to fish the deschutes river just off the highway at warm springs. fished till 4 and caught 1 native rainbow trout and a couple whitefish. and something weird happend, I decided to throw a...

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Sunriver questions and tips?

Hello all, I'm back. It's been a long time since I've been on this forum, I've been very busy. I live in Springfield, but I'm going on a short vacation during spring break in sunriver. Any fishing...

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Paulina Lake kokanee

Heading over to Paulina for a few days to jig for kokes. I have no experience with that water so any help is welcome. Any good lure suggestions? I don't have downriggers so it's over the side. If i...

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Prineville and the Crooked River on 11th and 12th March

Hey there folks, I've been pretty much gone for last 8-9 months, it's been a bit rough on the fishing time since my second one was born last summer. However, hoping to make up for the lost time this...

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Round Butte Easter weekend

trying to target Kokanee up the meticulous arm this weekend. What should I troll? Jig? Thank you in advance as I would really like to get the smell of skunk off my rod after last weekend at prineville...

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Thoughts on Cultus Lake in June?

Going to Big Cultus 1st week of June. Any help on which end of the lake to fish would be most appreciated, or any other ideas. Looking for Mac's mostly. Thanks in advance.

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Prineville Res - typical morning

6AM-9:30AM. 1/2 worm. 1/8th oz pinch on. find them on the meter.

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East Lake kokanee

I'm trying to get in one last Kokanee trip for the season and was thinking about hitting up East Lake. I've never targeted kokanee there - any suggestions? Not looking for secret spots, but any general...

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Central zone high lakes accessibility?

Does anyone know if some of the high lakes in the central zone, like the century drive lakes are accessible yet? Someone I talked to yesterday that you can get to Davis Lake now, I might cruise up...

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Wickiup and Crane! Camping, cooking, and fishing 8/8/20

Made it to Wickiup on Friday afternoon and set up camp. We were on the Very western tip just away from the springs. Primitive Fished crane Saturday and caught one bass, saw lots of trout, hooked up on...

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Central Oregon mid Sept (no boat)

A couple buddies of mine are heading out for a 3 day fishing trip September (11th-13th). Don't get over to central Oregon much to fish. Mainly fish the North Santiam and the McKenzie. I fish the...

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Summit Lake?

Was thinking about trying summit lake with the kayak. I know the road to get there from Crescent is rough. Anyone done any fishing up there? Would probably be looking for mackinaw. One source I found...

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Drift boat on the Lower Deschutes

Hi All- I'm new to the forum and relatively new to Oregon so hoping to get some feedback from folks that know the area. I have the opportunity to pick up a drift boat for a good price, but I have no...

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