Today
68°F
Mostly Cloudy
WNW 5 to 8 mph · 10% precip
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Today’s verdict
Conditions reported — a big 27°F swing through the day.
1,740 CFSFlow
52°F−2°Water temp1,740 CFS is on the low side for September — this stretch typically runs 1,770–2,580 CFS.
With flows lower than usual, wading is generally easier and more forgiving — but beds still shift and cold water saps strength fast, so read the water, stay within your limits, and check conditions on-site. You remain responsible for your own safety.
At 52°F, the water is in the prime range for trout — cold enough to fish and to handle fish safely.
Weather
55°F
Wind WSW 4 mph
Sunrise 6:48 AM · Sunset 7:20 PM
Observed (1 hour ago)
NWS / weather.gov · fetched 12:00
Today
68°F
Mostly Cloudy
WNW 5 to 8 mph · 10% precip
Tonight
49°F
Partly Cloudy
NNE 2 to 9 mph · 7% precip
Tomorrow
76°F
Sunny
ENE 9 mph · 0% precip
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Conditions are estimates from USGS data. Always assess on-site conditions and use your own judgment.
The gauge near Vida reads the McKenzie, the classic Oregon redside-rainbow river anglers drift in wooden boats around Vida and Blue River. It carries both flow and water temperature, so the conditions reflect the freestone water you'll fish. Real-time shop reporting on the McKenzie is sparse, so the fly picture here leans on fewer sources than our better-covered rivers.
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Classic Oregon Cascade river with clear water, deep green runs and abundant drift-boat water. Target species include Native redband rainbow and cutthroat trout, plus stocked rainbows in some reaches. Good boat launches and selected bank access; floating covers the river best. Productive timing is Spring through fall, with summer and early autumn especially dependable. Major hatches and foods include March Browns, caddis, PMDs, golden stones, green drakes and October caddis. Common approaches are Dry-dropper rigs, swung soft hackles, nymphs and attractor dries. Regulations, access rules and water conditions vary by reach, so anglers should review current agency information and the linked local reports before fishing.
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