Idaho Fish Report
McKenzie River Fishing Report
by Orvis Company
4-16-2020
***Most ramps are closed due to Covid-19*** Nymphing should be the best bet for catching fish. But keep an eye out for fish eating on the surface. You never know with the warm weather later this week.
Water flow: Vida: 2210 CFS
Visibility: 25 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 43 Degrees F
Water condition: Clear
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