The lower deschutes is fishing very well

Deschutes River- Lower - Maupin, OR


by Fly and Field Outfitters
5-3-2024
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The lower deschutes is fishing very well. The flows are much lower than this time last year and that likely means the salmonfly hatch will come a bit sooner this year as the water is warming quicker. Fish are in close to the banks and taking stonefly nymphs well. Peacock jimmy legs, lex’s improved stones, and double bead peacock stones have been some of our favorites. In addition to stoneflies, pheasant tails, duracells, jigged leeches, squirmies, and two-bits have also been picking up fish. Throwing around a sculpin, crayfish, or leech streamer is effective and a very good way to really cover some water. Now is the time to start stocking up on big bugs that hatch is not far off!




More Reports

Fly and Field Outfitters LLC Reports
for Friday, May 3rd

Metolius River: The Metolius has been fishing well
Crooked River: The Crooked river flows have been all over the place
Fall River: The Fall river has been fishing well
Crane Prairie Reservoir: Crane Prairie has been fishing fair

Fly and Field Outfitters LLC Reports
for Friday, April 26th

Deschutes River- Lower: The Lower Deschutes is fishing well
Metolius River: Nymphing remains the most consistent technique
Crooked River: The Crooked River is currently running at 747 CFS
Fall River: The Fall River has been fishing well
Crane Prairie Reservoir: Crane Prairie is free of ice and has good access at the resort