FEATURED REPORTS - August, 2026
Flows Below Hebgen currently 1300 CFS
Report Date: Madison River: Flows Below Hebgen currently 1300 CFS High water temperatures are forcing some hoot owl closures on sections of the Madison river close down to Ennis Lake and below. Consult the FWP website before heading out to fish in...Fishing is fair for small redband trout
Report Date: Fishing is fair for small redband trout from 6-10 inches. Using small dry flies can be productive especially below the hookup road bridge and near the USFS campground. There is no bag or size limit on Brook Trout. Spencer Creek...Evening caddis are the main ticket!
Report Date: Caddis in the evening are still the main ticket on the Madison right now. I like to use a #16 Hemingway followed by #16 Mike’s Caddis Emerger in olive. This is a very effective combo. There is some really great...
Water levels remain in good shape!
Report Date: Lake season continues to improve across Central Oregon as warmer weather and stable conditions push us deeper into the early summer lake cycle. Water levels remain in good shape throughout the Cascade Lakes and fish activity has noticeably increased over...