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| Kaufmann Streamborn Northwest Fishing Report |
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| OREGON |
Clackamas River - The Clack is starting to roll. Eagle Creek fish are returning and they'll be followed in by the Clack brooder run. Angler effort has been concentrated below the Creek, but it can't hurt to check some other water.
Sandy River - I recently talked to 3 anglers on the Sandy who claimed the river was "on fire". I'm not sure I've ever heard someone describe the river this way in early January, however overall effort and catch have been pretty good so we'll roll with "on fire" just because...
Deschutes - Its winter fishing in January out here. Some days will be rife with BWO's and some not so much. Nymph the river for best results. Also keep your eyes peeled for midge activity in the slow water eddies. If you find the water is off color once out here, try red flies or SJ worms.
Coastal Rivers – The big rivers are rolling out here right now, there are some nice rises and drops but you may want to either fish the high portions of the river or tribs to have much of a shot. Otherwise, trend toward the faster clearing, short rivers more notable for producing under these conditions. The North Fork Nehalem, Necanicum, Gnat and Big Creek are all fast clearers.
Southwest Washington – The East Fork Lewis, Kalama and Washougal are tops on the list for quick clearers. All have been producing. The Cowlitz is still big and off color. The fishing on the Cow should be great if it clears up.
Alternative Winter Trout – Metolius, Fall, Crooked, Middle Deschutes and McKenzie. Best of the bunch...I'd pull some buggers through the Middle D.
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WASHINGTON
Yakima River – Ice flows are behind us – still winter though, so focus on the warming/warmest hours (noon till dusk). For your arsenal, make sure you have pre-staged skwalla nymphs, micro mayfly and midge larva/pupa droppers. Layer well.
Puget Sound Lowland Lakes – SLLOOOWWW...COLD...Things should pick up in February and March.
Rocky Ford – The spring origins of these waters moderate the water temperature here. The wise inhabitants of these waters will be looking for mid-day midge activity. Otherwise, think scuds, micro-mayfly nymphs, along with buggers and leeches. It can be a trek to get out here, but the fish are still willing in winter.
Puget Sound Steelhead – The winter hatchery fishery on the Green, Snoqualmie and Sky has been alright this year, though it's beginning to peter out. There will be a lull here while we wait for the bulk of the wild winter run. Keep your eyes peeled to the gauges, an appreciable rise and drop should provide you "your window".
Olympic Peninsula - Similar in timing to the Puget Sound fisheries, although not in results. The OP hatchery run has been very, very good this year. We're approaching the lull here too, though prospects on the Bogachiel, Sol Duc and Hoh remain pretty good for the time being. Keep in tune to changes in flow here as well.
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