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Stonefly Mania On The Deschutes
With Nick Wheeler
May 2025
Next Community
Outreach Event 


Tuesday May 13th
Meet and Greet: 6:30 pm
Program at 7:00
 
In-Person at Hopworks Brewery on Powell 
 
Or, on Zoom.
 
Our Meetings will live stream on Zoom!  Just click the link above on the meeting night to join us live
May Presentation
 
Nick Wheeler from the Portland Fly Shop will get you prepped for the upcoming Stonefly hatch on the Deschutes
 
This is our last meeting until September so join us for our spring trout kickoff!
 
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Sandy River Spey Clave!
 
This Popular event is back, hosted by LIttle Creek Outfitters and Swing the Fly. May 9-10
 
Meeting Updates
Join us at Hopworks!  Come hungry, the menu is great!
 
 
Get there early and order some food and drink!  Hopworks does charge us a food minimum to use the room,
 
2025 Event Calendar
  
 
May
  • 7th, Board meeting on zoom
  • 9-10, Sandy River Spey Clave, Oxbow Park.
  • 13th, Chapter Outreach at Hopworks: Stonefly Mania with Nick Wheeler
June
  • 7th Kids Free Fishing Day at Promontory Park; Small Fry Lake
  • 8th-13th Timothy Lake Outing: North Arm Campground.
  • 26th-29th: Youth Fly Fishing Camp
July-August
  • Go Fishing!
September
  • 3rd: Board Meeting on Zoom
  • 9th Chapter Outreach
  • 24th-30th: Fall River Outing
 
    
 
Stonefly Mania with Nick Wheeler
 

The famous Deschutes Stonefly hatch is known across the land but sometimes it can be a little frustrating. Hatching timing, weather and water temperatures can all change your experience on the the water. We’ll discuss all they ways to give you your best opportunity to find fish, from pre hatch to post hatch we’ll up those odds. So if your a new anglers fishing the hatch for their first time or a seasoned veteran your sure to pick up some new tricks to make your fishing experience better. Let me share my knowledge and experience on the water to help you plan a better day on the Deschutes for the salmonfly hatch.

 

About Nick

Nick Wheeler has been working in the fishing industry for 20 years helping anglers become better educated. From on the water classes and guiding to helping pick out the right size wader Nick has been one of those smiling faces you’ve seen behind the counter at The Portland Fly Shop. Nick started his pursuit fly fishing in the hills of Northern California but for over the last 12 years he has been living here in the Pacific Northwest. Known for being the shad master his knowledge doesn’t stop there, chasing steelhead, salmon, trout, and bass, he leaves no stone unturned in his pursuits.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Kids Free Fishing 

CRBC Pub Talk

CRBC invasive removal
 
Youth Camp Spots Still Available.
 
 
Kid's free fishing day at Small Fry Pond is Saturday, June 7th from 9-1:00.  This is a popular event that gets many young anglers on the water for their first time!  We will need 4-10 volunteers to help with activities during the day from check-in to fishing assistance.
 
 
 
Pub Talk: Emerald Ash Borer
 
Join us for an evening of  learning and discussion on the devastating invasive insect the Emerald Ash Borer at Oregon City Brewing in Oregon City!
 
Sunday, May 18th
5:30-7:30
 
 
Work Party: Invasive Garlic Mustard Pull
 
Join us for a spring time work party at Mciver! What: Pulling invasive garlic mustard

When: June 1, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Where: Milo Mciver Park

 

Register for the CRBC Work Party at McIver Park

 

Registrations Open For Youth Camp:  Still some spots available.
 
Do you know a budding young angler that wants to learn about fishing and how watersheds work?  Send them to us for our 2025 Youth Fly Fishing and Conservation Camp.  Boys and Girls ages 10-14 are welcome in our camp for 4 days and 3 nights of fly fishing fun!  $250/camper.
 
Camp is June 26-29.
 
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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