Deschutes River Fish Report for 5-30-2026
Gorgeous stretch of river
Deschutes River - Maupin, OR
by The Fly Fishers Place
5-30-2026
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The Middle Deschutes is a long, gorgeous stretch of river we can enjoy from just above Bend, including stretches right through the city, down to Tumalo, Cline Falls, Lower Bridge and Steelhead Falls all the way to Lake Billy Chinook. The diversity of river over all those miles really changes what you might experience including types of fish and the kinds of bugs they will be eating.
In most cases through here the PMD’s, Pale Evening Duns, Tan Caddis, Yellow Sally’s Blue Wing Olives and attractors like Renegades, Stimulators and Purple Haze often do the trick though the summer from now until mid to late August. One thing we will will keep an eye on, and you posted about is summer flows and water temps, and if they get dangerous for trout survival we will get the word out. For now, all is well if not just about perfect to enjoy a day of fishing through here.
While I personally stick to a lot of dry flies in this area, you can’t miss on the nymph side with Euro Nymphs like a Jig Soft Hackle PT, Frenchie and Brown Jig Napoleon.
More Reports
The Fly Fishers Place Reports
for Saturday, May 30th
Metolius River: Great hatches and great fishing!
Crooked River: Fishing was absolutely on fire!
Fall River: Fall River is fishing quite well
McKenzie River: Lots of fun and good fish!
Deschutes River- Lower: Resurgence in Salmonfly and Goldenstones
The Fly Fishers Place Reports
for Friday, May 22nd
Metolius River: Metolius River Report
Deschutes River- Lower: Lower Deschutes Report
Deschutes River: Middle Deschutes River Report
Crooked River: The Crooked River is fishing well on small nymphs and scuds
Fall River: There have been good hatches including PMD’s, midges, caddis and some waning blue wing olives
McKenzie River: The McKenzie River is a hoot now
Hosmer Lake: Hosmer Lake is seeing a really good callibaetis hatch mid day
Little Lava Lake: Little Lava Lake Report
Crane Prairie Reservoir: Crane Prairie is fishing really well
Wickiup Reservoir: Wickiup is a really good bet now and is fishing well for quality browns and rainbows
East Lake: East Lake was very good this week with chironomids and terrestrials
Paulina Lake: Paulina Lake was really good yesterday
North Twin Lake: North and South Twin Lakes are good for tubes and wading access
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