McKenzie River Fish Report for 7-25-2025
McKenzie River Updates
McKenzie River - Coburg, OR

by The Fly Fishers Place
7-25-2025
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Steve, Troy, Tonn and Michael all reported to me this week about the Mckenzie River and that is really helpful to get that intel fresh form the river to this report. The river is lower this summer by 250 cfs than this same week last year. They all said the majority of the fish were coming on Perdigons, Walts Worms, Frenchies and Jig Leeches either run as a Euro/Side Drift Rig or as a dropper under a dry fly. Michael liked to use the smallest dry fly he can get away with a perdigon dropper, so that is always a bit of a balancing act to not get your dry fly sucked under in fast currents with a tungsten bead trailed off it! Another approach is a Chubby or Hippie Stomper as they have plenty of Foam to support a bead in many cases. And, all of our Elk Hair Caddis we sell at FFP are tied with Foam Bodies to aid floatation FYI.
More Reports
The Fly Fishers Place Reports
for Friday, July 25th
Metolius River: The Metolius River is fishing well
Deschutes River- Lower: The Lower Deschutes is fishing well
Deschutes River: Keep the Middle Deschutes on your list!
Deschutes River- Lower: Lots of space and fish!
Crooked River: The Crooked River is fishing great
Fall River: The Fall River is getting mixed reviews
The Fly Fishers Place Reports
for Saturday, July 19th
Metolius River: Great time of year on the Metolius!
Deschutes River- Lower: Strong evening caddis hatches
Deschutes River: The Middle Deschutes will be a fun morning
Deschutes River- Upper: Ants and Beetles are a great idea!
Fall River: The Fall River is fishing well
Crooked River: The Crooked River is a top choice
McKenzie River: Summer days on this river are special
Hosmer Lake: Lots of cool things happening!
Little Lava Lake: Little Lava Lake is a top choice
East Lake: East Lake is good
Paulina Lake: Paulina Lake is fishing good
Three Creek Lake: Three Creeks Lake is always a favorite

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