As I was riding the chair lift, yep living the dream, it hit me how close and fast approaching fishing season is from us! Skiing is fun an all, but it is a filler between fishing seasons. I mean shoot it’s March and the fishing on the Middle Deschutes is picking up pretty well. With that said, it seems like things are slowly getting more normal, thank goodness, at least we won’t miss the bulk of salmon fly season this year!

So the Owyhee, we are pretty much booked for the spring season and look forward to harassing some big browns. Dry fly action on BWOs and Skawalas should be a fun start to the season. For those that missed this, book early. This big brown trout early season playground fills up fast. We do have a few available dates later in the season for hopper season, which is a blast throwing big bugs to the banks.

The Deschutes…. As always the kick off to the season ramps up fast from early season nymphing to the big bug dry fly event that is the salmon fly hatch. Dates are all but full. Caddis and summer time Deschutes trips are awesome and still have dates available.

For years we have gone over and worked on the John Day. We are happy to announce we have picked up a permit and offering trips on this amazing canyon lands small mouth bass fishery. Fun for all ages and abilities, this overnight camping trip is a bucket list destination and the perfect family adventure. June and July is the time, weather is amazing and the trip is unforgettable. Permit application and getting dates is getting a little trickier, if you are interested in this unique desert small mouth fishery, gives us call and lets get your permit an dates locked in.

Here’s to getting back on the river and a great season. Looking forward to sharing the water and these amazing places we call home with you. If you have any questions or we can help plan a tip, give a shout. Always happy to talk fishing.