The Fall River has been good throughout the open areas of the river, and I say that to remind you that below the falls to the confluence of the Deschutes is remains closed until 5/22/25.
A lot of pressure in the hatchery stretch, so consider other parking areas to get away from the crowds. I will say this, that yes, certain areas where they stock trout like the hatchery and the campground seem to hold more fish in bigger pods, but consider this: Can you make yourself happier and a better angler by getting away from those 2 over populated areas? I think the answer is yes and here is why. Solitude. Fishing doesn’t need to be done in complete solitude, and in 2025 we can’t rely on that too much anyway. But not being shoulder to shoulder with half of Bend is going to make me a happier angler. And getting away from the recently stocked pods of trout and finding singles is going to be more rewarding and make you better at fishing. Play the game. It is more fun.
PMD hatches have been good most afternoons and there have been a fair number of #16 orange caddis out this week and fish have been eating them at the top. We have an Orange Missing Link Caddis and Orange Elk Hair Caddis that match that nicely. BWO #18-20 and some #20-22 Midges will be important mid day and Rusty Spinners in the evening. Strongly consider 7x tippet for all of these dries for more confident rises.