Idaho Fish Report
John Day River Report
by Orvis Company
2-1-2020
Time to give the Steelhead in the river a break and give them a chance to start their spawning cycle. Small Mouth Bass fishing opportunities are about a month away.
Water flow: 1700
Visibility: 18 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 37 Degrees F
Water condition: Stained
Best time of day to fish: All day
Best stretch: Kimberly to Mcdonald's Ferry
Best access point: Cottonwood Canyon State Park,Thirtymile, Clarno,Service CreekTwickenham, Spray
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:
N/A
Fish species: Steelhead, Smal mouth Bass
Fishing season: January through December
Nearest airport: PDX or BEND/REDMOND
Recommended fly fishing leader: 6 Foot Leader
Recommended fly fishing tippet: 2X Tippet
Best fly fishing rod: 9' 6 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line: Superfine WF Fly Line
Best sinking fly line: Clear Sink Tip Fly Line