Deschutes River- Upper Fish Report for 6-20-2025
Sneaky-good fishing windows
Deschutes River- Upper

by Fly and Field Outfitters
6-20-2025
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Cooler temps and scattered rain could make for some sneaky-good fishing windows this weekend. The bugs are out—and so are the mosquitoes—so come prepared for both.
Green Drakes are still around in select stretches and can bring fish up during overcast afternoons. PMDs and Caddis are consistent throughout the day, and don’t overlook terrestrials—ants and beetles can be especially effective near grassy banks and undercuts.
Dry fly opportunities should improve with the weather shift, so keep a few Parachute Drakes, Sparkle Duns, and Elk Hair Caddis in your box. For picky fish, downsizing to a #16 PMD or a black ant can seal the deal.
Under the surface, nymphing continues to produce. Perdigons, Micro Mayflies, and Jigged Hare’s Ears are all excellent choices. Focus on deeper seams and around structure. Small streamers twitched through undercut banks and logjams are also turning heads—bring something olive or black with a little flash.
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Hosmer Lake: Hosmer Lake is fishing well
East Lake: East Lake is showing promise
Paulina Lake: Paulina Lake is fishing better than East Lake
Little Lava Lake: Little Lava Lake has been productive
Crane Prairie Reservoir: Crane Prairie reports have been mixed
Crooked River: Strong nymphing continues
Fall River: Solid dry fly windows
Deschutes River- Upper: Mosquito pressure is heavy
Deschutes River- Lower: Dry fly opportunities increase in the evenings
Metolius River: Fish have become increasingly selective

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