Trout Unlimited, Clackamas River Chapter Newsletter Archive

Prep For Winter Trout Fishing:

Crooked and Lower Deschutes

November 2024

Next Chapter Meeting

Tuesday November 12th

Meet and Greet: 6:30 pm

Program at 7:00

In-Person at Hopworks Brewery on Powell

Or, on Zoom.

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Our Meetings will live stream on Zoom! Just click the link above on the meeting night to join us live

November Meeting

David from NW Fly Fishing Outfitters will talk about getting ready for winter trout fishing on the Crooked and Deschutes. Late season summer steelhead will also be covered.

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Meeting Updates

November Meeting:

Join us at Hopworks! Come hungry, the menu is great!

The meeting room at Hopworks offers an open and welcoming environment. The menu is great and everyone can find something to munch on during the meeting. There is a full bar along with a giant beer selection.

Hopworks does charge us a food minimum of $500. When you come, please order food along with your drink of choice and help keep our costs down.

Fly Recommendations for Winter Trout

One of the "hatches" that occur in winter is the whitefish peak spawning period.

Whitefish are broadcast spawners and the peak cycle is usually between late October to mid December, depending on water tempterature. A great fly to have in your box is some type of small egg pattern, or a fly with a pink, orange or shrimp colored hot spot. This will mimic a whitefish egg that fish cant resist.

The pink Squirrel is an old but effective pattern. Many of the new perdigon patterns with pink or orange hot spots originated from this fly.

Watch the video on tying the pink squirrel

NW Fly Fishing Outfitters talk winter trout fishing!

The team from NW Flyfishing Outfitters will be at Hopworks to get you ready for winter trout. When the water gets cold, the holding areas and fly selections are different than the warmer months. Learn about all these things, plus when is the best time to go. Just because it's rainy in the valley, the Eastside can be a dry winter haven.

Everyone shoots to be on the water for the signature hatches. Salmonflies and Caddis on the Deschutes, Green Drakes on the Metolius, Mothers Day Caddis on the McKenzie. Big hatches also draw crowds!

If you're looking for a more intimate fishing experience with no crowds, winter trout fishing can be loads of fun. It isn't always driving snow and ice. There are a lot of pleasant calm days on the East side that will fill your winter fishing needs.

Learn more about NWFFO guided trips, classes and top instruction from the premier East Side Fly Shop!

Tree Planting on Cub Creek November 9th!

Part of CRTU's contribution to the Cub Creek Restoration is to provide labor for planting replacement conifers on the project site. We will need volunteers on that Saturday! It will be a fun day of planting and lunch will be provided!

Register for tree planting below

November 9th Tree Planting at Cub Creek.

Cub Creek Stage 0 Restoration Details

Project Cost: $537,000

Contractor: Aquatic Construction

Grant Funders: Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board and US Forest Service Drinking Water Providers Fund.

USFS Project Lead: Kari McClellan

TU project Coordinator:

Terry Turner

The Following Businesses have Supported our Chapter and the Oregon Council of TU. Please support them with your business.

NW Fly Fishing Outfitters

Royal Treatment Fly Fishing

The Portland Fly Shop

Aquaz Waders

Little Creek Outfitters

Littleleaf Guide Service

WaterTime Outfitters

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