The Middle Deschutes had a bit of a scare this past week with the Alder Springs Fire burning all the way to the Deschutes and jumping the river and racing up to the backyards of homes in Crooked River Ranch. That area down by Sundown Canyon was affected, but it looks like Steelhead Falls and above were spared. 

Good fishing is to be had on the Middle D from the CRR area up to Bend, and you’ll find mornings from 6 am to noon and evenings from 6 pm to dusk will favor the catch rates. 
Dry fly action is consistent in the evening, and may offer gifts in the morning sessions too. PMD’s will be out at both times, and look for PED’s, Caddis and small BWO’s (#20) in the evening. Rusty Spinners are likely to be the last fly you tie on for the evening, but it could be possible you never need to clip off the #14 or 16 Purple Haze you tied to your tippet 2 hours ago!