Utah Fish Report
Deschutes River- Upper Fish Report for 8-23-2025


Upper D is not a great bet

Deschutes River- Upper


by The Fly Fishers Place
8-23-2025
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The Upper Deschutes is not a great bet, the waters came up as the springs are really flowing hard. This is normal for the time of year, and with 2 good snowpacks back to back winters we are seeing high water from Little Lava to Crane. I would skip it. 

 




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Metolius River: Really good dry fly hatches!
Deschutes River- Lower: Fishing well!
Deschutes River: Mixed Action on the Middle D
Crooked River: Super good fishing!
Fall River: The Fall River has been good!
Santiam River ( North Fork) : Some good fishing prospects!
East Lake: East Lake was good
Paulina Lake: Paulina Lake was not that good
Little Lava Lake: Good Callibaetis Hatch!
Hosmer Lake: Hosmer Lake is good!
Three Creek Lake: Three Creek is a good option

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