Idaho Fish Report
McKenzie River Report
by Orvis Company
1-21-2020
Nymphing should be the best bet for catching fish. Flows are variable, so it's a good idea to check them before you head out. *Be careful wading in the higher flows.
Water flow: Vida: 4220 CFS
Visibility: 18 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 41 Degrees F
Water condition: Slightly Turbid
Best time of day to fish: late morning, mid-afternoon
Best stretch: Bellinger to Armitage Park
Best access point: Bellinger
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:
Caddis, BWO, PMD, Midge.
Fish species: Trout
Fishing season: Summer
Nearest airport: Mahlon Sweet in Eugene
Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader
Recommended fly fishing tippet: 4X Tippet
Best fly fishing rod: 9' 5 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line: WF Trout Fly Line
Best sinking fly line: Coldwater Intermediate