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My reports have been pretty intermittent. Fishing conditions have been tough in the the Gorge and rivers in close proximity to the cascades. We’re in some kind of weird arctic vortex that’s brought subfreezing temperatures in the gorge and daytime high’s in Portland 15-20 degrees below normal. The result of this weather anomaly is very low cold and clear water conditions. There are fish around but for the most part they are locked down in the deepest channels and unwilling to move. Reports from the coast where temperatures are warmer and snow can actually melt are somewhat better but conditions are also tough.
In a normal weather year March is the most consistent winter steelhead fishing. At some point it will warm up, rivers will rise and the fish will be happy. Until then, it’s tough going.
Current river conditions on the Sandy 1000 cfs, Clackamas 1800 at Oregon city. The NOAA forecast shows no increase in the forecast.
I like the end of the week for some good Blue Winged Olive action on the Deschutes mid-day, that’s where you’ll find me.
I can’t wait for spring.
Sam Sickles
(541) 400-0855
www.steelheadoutfitters.com
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