Fall River Fish Report for 5-17-2025
Fall River Fishing Report
Fall River - La Pine, OR (Deschutes County)

by The Fly Fishers Place
5-17-2025
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The Fall River is for the most part fishing well, although I have seen some reports of slower catch rates lately from a few folks that I know. Right time and right place is the adage for a lot of things and fishing spring creeks is no exception.
PMD hatches are going to be the main afternoon hatch for a long time to come this spring and summer. So make sure you fish the entire cycle of nymphs, emergers, duns and spinners and add cripples to the mix to fool these rascals in ultra clear water. It is time to start to see some afternoon Green Drakes on the Fall too. Seems to me the Drakes on the Fall are a solid size 10, rarely seeing the “grandis” #8 like we do on the Metolius.
Olive #16 Caddis, Midges #20-22, BWO #18-20, Ants, Beetles and Attractors like a Purple Hippie Stomper will be great on top. Power Bottom flies (hahaha) will include Tungsten Eggs, Mini Gulp’s, Perdigons, Walts Worms, Rainbow Warriors, SJ Worms, Zebra Midges (tungsten beads are a big advantage) and 2 Bit Hookers.
More Reports
The Fly Fishers Place Reports
for Saturday, May 17th
Metolius River: Metolius River Fishing Report
Deschutes River- Lower: The big bug hatch is on
Crooked River: We are happy to report how good the Crooked River is fishing now
The Fly Fishers Place Reports
for Friday, May 9th
Metolius River: The Metolius River is fishing well, and most days from here until the end of June
Deschutes River- Lower: On the Lower Deschutes the sighting of Salmonflies and Golden Stones have been increasing
Deschutes River: The Middle Deschutes is good
Crooked River: The Crooked River bumped back up a tiny bit and is over 400 again today
Fall River: The Fall River is fishing quite well
McKenzie River: The McKenzie River has been good on our guided trips this past week
Paulina Lake: Paulina Lake will open May 14th!
Crane Prairie Reservoir: Crane Prairie Report
South Twin Lake: Twin Lakes Report

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