McKenzie River Fish Report

The McKenzie River continues to see a large release of water from Cougar Reservoir

McKenzie River - Coburg, OR

by The Fly Fishers Place
3-21-2026
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The McKenzie River continues to see a large release of water from Cougar Reservoir and is not at its best for now. We will start running guide days as soon as that release is over in April.

More Reports

The Fly Fishers Place Reports

for Saturday, March 21st

Metolius River: Metolius River Report
Crooked River: The Crooked River is our little gem this year
Fall River: Fall River Fishing Report
Deschutes River: The Middle Deschutes has some opportunity but watch higher flows below Bend
Deschutes River- Lower: The Lower Deschutes in the Maupin area is a great place to be fishing this week

The Fly Fishers Place Reports

for Sunday, March 15th

Metolius River: The Metolius River is one of the best places to fish in March
Crooked River: The Crooked River seems to be the best fishing going in the region now
Fall River: The headwaters down to the tubes and to the base of the Falls is all good
Deschutes River: The Middle Deschutes is going to see a significant bump in water levels
Deschutes River- Lower: The Lower Deschutes in the Maupin area is a golden moment now
McKenzie River: The McKenzie River is seeing good water conditions early season
Haystack Reservoir: Haystack Reservoir Fishing Report
Lake Billy Chinook: Lake Billy Chinook is a good place to be now