Fishing conditions for McKenzie River
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Biting score
The best time for fishing is all day long
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Now, July 26
3:26 PM
humidity
32%uv index
0lowcloud cover
2%visibility
24kmmoon rise
17:39AMmoon
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McKenzie River Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in McKenzie River, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Wednesday (2 AM peak), Thursday (2 AM peak), and Friday (5 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in McKenzie River.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 82°F (28°C) . Sunrise today: 05:52 AM, sunset: 08:45 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 5.4 mph (2.4 m/s), with gusts reaching 8.1 mph (3.6 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30 inHg (762 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 5:39 PM and moonset at 1:52 AM.
About this spot
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McKenzie River Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in McKenzie River, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Wednesday (2 AM peak), Thursday (2 AM peak), and Friday (5 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in McKenzie River.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 82°F (28°C) . Sunrise today: 05:52 AM, sunset: 08:45 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 5.4 mph (2.4 m/s), with gusts reaching 8.1 mph (3.6 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30 inHg (762 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 5:39 PM and moonset at 1:52 AM.
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026The McKenzie River is one of Oregon's most celebrated fly-fishing streams, a world-class trout river flowing from the Cascade Mountains through the Eugene-Springfield metro area. Famous for its prolific insect hatches, large wild rainbow and brown trout, and the origin of the McKenzie-style drift boat, it is a bucket-list destination for Pacific Northwest fly fishers. Chinook salmon add an exciting autumn dimension to an already exceptional fishery. Spot Features: The McKenzie River is a world-class fly-fishing stream flowing from the Three Sisters Wilderness through Eugene-Springfield to the Willamette River in Lane County, Oregon. It is renowned for drift-boat fly fishing for large wild rainbow and brown trout, and the McKenzie style drift boat was developed on this river for exactly this purpose. The river features classic riffles, pools, and side channels, dry fly and nymph fishing is the primary approach for the selective wild trout. Seasonality: Rainbow trout and brown trout are the primary year-round sport fish in the McKenzie River, famous for its large, selective wild trout and prolific insect hatches. The best fishing is in spring when green drake and other mayfly hatches bring fish to the surface (May-June) and in fall. Chinook salmon run through the McKenzie in fall and provide exciting salmon fishing in September and October.
