Deschutes River- Lower Fish Report

Lower Deschutes River Fishing Report

Deschutes River- Lower - Maupin, OR

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Orvis Company

by Orvis Company
1-21-2020

Trout fishing the Maupin area can be very good in the winter. Fishing a double nymph rig under an indicator will produce trout. There are summer run steelhead throughout the river at this point of the year, but I would focus my attention on those big resident redside trout. Don't forget: everything upriver from the Warm Springs Reservation Boundary, is closed until late April.

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby:Deep Canyon Outfitters Bischof's Flyfishing

Water flow: Madras: 3960 CFS Moody: 4890 CFS

Visibility: 26 inches

Water temperature at mid-day: 44 Degrees F

Water condition: Clear

Best time of day to fish: Late Mornings, Late Afternoons, Evenings.

Best stretch: The Maupin area.

Best access point: Heritage Flats, Maupin, Locked Gate, Mack's Canyon, South Junction, Trout Creek, town of Warm Spings

Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:

BWOs, stonefly nymphs, midges.

Fish species: Rainbow trout and Steelhead

Fishing season: Some closures. Check local regulations.