Idaho Fish Report

John Day River Report

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Orvis Company

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





More Reports

Orvis Company Reports
for Tuesday, January 21st, 2020

Crooked River: Crooked River Report
Deschutes River: Middle Deschutes River Report
McKenzie River: McKenzie River Report
Deschutes River- Lower: Lower Deschutes River Fishing Report

Orvis Company Reports
for Monday, January 20th, 2020

Wood River: Wood River Report
Rogue River- Upper: Upper Rogue River Fishing Report
Klamath River - Upper - OR: Klamath River Report