Idaho Fish Report
John Day River Fishing Report
by Orvis Company
4-22-2020
Bass fishing has been good. This time of year you can fish all day for just a few fish but they will be good size. 14 to 20+ inch small mouths. Fish the slowest water you can find, tips of islands and island channels.
Water flow: 4000 cfs
Visibility: 24 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 48 Degrees F
Water condition: Stained
Best time of day to fish: Afternoon
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
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