Upper Deschutes is fishing well

Deschutes River- Upper


by The Fly Fishers Place
5-31-2025
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The Upper Deschutes is fishing well from Wickiup to Crane, mostly on heavy nymphs and streamers! Some fine sized browns have been caught through there. 
The Headwater section from Crane to Little Lave is even better, with good hatches of PMD’s, Caddis, Green Drakes and dry fly opportunities on Ants and Beetles and attractors. 
The best fish have been coming on streamers with a courageous approach to the logs! You will lose flies, but I think you will also hook big trout. 
Nymphing the deeper holes with Euro Nymphs is awesome.




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The Fly Fishers Place Reports
for Saturday, May 31st

Metolius River: The River is in Perfect Condition
Deschutes River- Lower: It's a great time with large dry flies.
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The Fly Fishers Place Reports
for Tuesday, May 27th

Hosmer Lake: Fishing is very good
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Three Creek Lake: Three Creeks is still snowed in!