Metolius River Fish Report for 5-2-2025
The Metolius continues to provide great spring fishing opportunities
Metolius River - Metolius Springs, OR (Jefferson County)

by Fly and Field Outfitters
5-2-2025
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The Metolius continues to provide great spring fishing opportunities. Pale Morning Duns are showing up more regularly, adding to the already steady Blue-Winged Olive activity. Caddis are making appearances throughout the day, but trout are largely keying in on pupae beneath the surface rather than rising to dries. If you’re heading out, be sure to carry Film Critics, Knock Down Duns, and Sparkle Duns in PMD and BWO sizes. The occasional Green Drake may start showing from the Canyon down.
Perdigons, 2-Bit Hookers, Golden Stones, and Zebra Midges are all turning fish. Eggs continue to work well in deeper slots. Bull trout are actively chasing streamers—target them early for best results.
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Fly and Field Outfitters LLC Reports
for Friday, April 25th
Crooked River: Flows remain high at approximately 1200 CFS
Fall River: Fall River continues to fish well with solid spring hatches
Metolius River: The Metolius is in good shape and producing consistent action
Deschutes River- Lower: The Warm Springs to Trout Creek section is now open
Crane Prairie Reservoir: Crane Prairie Reservoir is now open and fishing well out of the gate
Wickiup Reservoir: Wickiup Reservoir also opened and is sitting at over 80 percent capacity
Fly and Field Outfitters LLC Reports
for Friday, April 18th
Haystack Reservoir: Haystack Reservoir continues to fish well
Chickahominy Reservoir: Chickahominy Reservoir has roughly two feet of visibility, which is enough to keep things productive
Crane Prairie Reservoir: Crane Prairie Reservoir opens April 22nd
Lake Billy Chinook: Lake Billy Chinook has had a slow start but our guides have been making regular runs out there
Fall River: The Fall is in solid spring form
Crooked River: Once flows stabilize at a lower level, things should turn on quickly
Metolius River: It’s still a bit early for Green Drakes on the Metolius, but a few early bugs have already been spotted

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