Trout fishing on the lower Deschutes can be slow mid-winter months. That being said, anglers can still have great days nymphing off the bottom. Now can also be a good time of year to enjoy the river with fewer crowds, but it's always wise to check flows before you go fishing.

As of Jan. 1, all fishing from the northern boundary of the Warm Springs Reservation upstream to the Pelton Re-reg dam is closed. This section reopens on April 22. The river below this section is still open under permanent rule.

If you catch a steelhead with an orange external tag that reads "ODFW THE DALLES" please record the tag number and call our office 541-296-4628. If you release the fish, please leave the orange tag in place.