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Metolius River


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Rating - Fair   

Sunday, Sep 17 2023
Fishing Well! Drifted heavy Golden Stones with a FB PT dropper can be a good combo for the Bull Trout along with Streamers. Rainbow fishing has been fair nymphing with stonefly, mayfly and caddis nymphs. A few Green Drakes are present. Catch and release for all species! Closed above Allingham Bridge effective 11.1.23

Sunday, Sep 17 2023



Access Info

From Bend take US Highway 20 west through Sisters.  Ten miles west of Sisters turn right onto County Road 14 following signs to Camp Sherman and the Metolius River.
The Metolius is a Spring Creek that is "Fly Fishing Only" and is total Catch and Release!
Check Regulations for season closers.  Most of the river is open year-round.

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Metolius River

RECEIVE FISHING REPORT UPDATES!


Rating - Fair

Fishing Well! Drifted heavy Golden Stones with a FB PT dropper can be a good combo for the Bull Trout along with Streamers. Rainbow fishing has been fair nymphing with stonefly, mayfly and caddis nymphs. A few Green Drakes are present. Catch and release for all species! Closed above Allingham Bridge effective 11.1.23


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