Deschutes River Fish Report

Anglers report productive fishing

Deschutes River - Maupin, OR

by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
6-12-2025
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The Deschutes River upstream of Benham Falls reopened Thursday May 22, 2025. This section includes the popular brown trout fishery below Wickiup Reservoir and brook trout fishery between Crane Prairie and Little Lava Lake. Anglers report productive fishing for mountain whitefish, brook trout and redband trout from Crane Prairie to the headwaters. Fishing between Wickiup Dam and Pringle Falls has been productive for large brown trout.

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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports

for Thursday, June 12th

Crane Prairie Reservoir: Anglers report of good but inconsistent trout fishing
Crescent Lake: Anglers report good kokanee fishing

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports

for Tuesday, June 10th

Alton Baker Canoe Canal: Will be stocked each week in June
Blue River: Will be stocked the week of June 10th
Blue River Reservoir: Blue River Reservoir Updates
Breitenbush River: Access will be somewhat curtailed for the next few weeks
Clear Lake: Clear Lake Updates
Coast Fork Willamette River: Coast Fork Willamette River Update
Cottage Grove Reservoir: Open to fishing all year
Detroit Reservoir: The reservoir is now completely full
Dexter Reservoir: Dexter Reservoir Updates
Dorena Reservoir: Dorena Reservoir Updates
Fall Creek Reservoir: The reservoir is currently being held down
Gold Lake: Gold Lake Updates
Green Peter Reservoir: The water level in the reservoir is slowly decreasing
Hills Creek Reservoir: Hills Creek Reservoir Updates
Junction City Pond: This pond was stocked recently
Leaburg Lake: Leaburg Lake Updates
McKenzie River: McKenzie River Updates
Middle Fork Willamette: Refurbished Boat Ramp
Quartzville Creek: Trout are active year-round
Salmon Creek: Salmon Creek is open to fishing all year
Salt Creek: Salt Creek Updates
Santiam River ( North Fork) : Summer steelhead and spring chinook runs are in full swing
Santiam River ( North Fork) Above Detroit Lake: Stocked again this week
Santiam River (South Fork): Fish can be found throughout river
Sunnyside Park Pond: The pond also offers bluegill and largemouth bass
Willamette River: Offers convenience, good access, and variety