The McKenzie Angler

Welcome to The McKenzie Angler!

Welcome to the McKenzie Angler!

The McKenzie Angler is a full service fly shop in Walterville, Oregon. Our location is perfect for gearing up and getting the latest information on your way up the river! The shop is in the Walterville Shopping Plaza, 1 mile east of Hendricks Bridge on Highway 126 (map).

At the McKenzie Angler, we provide anglers with superb equipment, quality advice and up-to-the-minute fishing information. We pride ourselves on having great customer service, and we are committed to making both your in-store and on-the-water experiences as pleasant as possible!

The McKenzie Angler has the largest and most diverse fly selection around to get you hooked up with the trout and steelhead of our area. We also can furnish you with equipment and flies to fish other areas and species. When it comes to fly fishing for trout, salmon, and steelhead in the McKenzie and Willamette, we can help you with all of your needs. Nothing makes us feel better than to hear how excited an angler is when they come in with a 'fish of a lifetime' story; especially if we helped in some way to better their fly fishing experience.

Our Shop - Here you'll find information on the products we carry, the services we offer, and current special offers.
Guided Trips - Whether you're looking for a leisurely half-day trout float or to chase fifty-pound fall chinook, our knowledgable and patient guides can help!

Specials - We offer package deals, clearance products, and from time to time, specials on our guided trips. Check often for the latest!

Inside Info - The latest reports, photos, reviews, events, classes, and hatches are here!

About Us - Hours, location, our staff, and several ways to contact us!

McKenzie Angler Fishing Reports

May 15, 2008

McKenzie 5/14/08

The Mac has had high water, but fishing has been great. The March Browns are still hatching very much in a manner that fish are eating them. The PMDs are hatching in very good numbers this year, and McKenzie Green Caddis are starting up. The fishing has been best on swung wet flies and that has been taking very large fish. Nymph fishing has been picking up very well, and fishing should just get better. Stonefly nymphs have been working very well lately. Dry flies on times when you see fish up are the best times to put them to work, but otherwise you are going to be trying too hard for little results; so swing wets.

Steelhead are in good numbers, but high water has been a challenge. Fish will be in water that is still walking speed and 18″-6 feet deep. Shooting heads and sinking tips are a must this season!