🎣 Fishing Reports
Daily conditions, flows, and hatch reports for Central Oregon fly fishing waters.
Lower Deschutes River Fishing Report — November 3, 2026
The lower Deschutes is fishing well at 4,380 cfs with clear water and 51°F temps. Blue-Winged Olive hatches are firing 11 AM–3 PM through the Maupin corridor — top patterns are Parachute Adams #18–20, Pheasant Tail Nymph, and Zebra Midge. Excellent fall conditions for Redband trout.
Deschutes River Fishing Report – November 2, 2026: BWO Hatches & Autumn Canyon Fishing
The lower Deschutes is running at 4,350 cfs at the Moody gauge with water temps at 51°F — prime conditions for the November BWO hatch. Fish seams and tailouts with Parachute Adams and Zebra Midges for the best action in the Maupin canyon. Bring a wading staff.
Deschutes River Fishing Report – November 1, 2026 | Steelhead Push, 4,380 CFS
The lower Deschutes is running at 4,380 CFS with water temps at 51°F — prime conditions for the November steelhead push. Swinging Woolly Buggers and tight-line nymphing with Copper Johns and Pheasant Tail Nymphs are the top techniques right now from Maupin to Sherars Falls and below.
Deschutes River Fly Fishing Report – October 31, 2026: BWOs Firing in the Maupin Canyon
The lower Deschutes is in prime fall form this Halloween weekend — flows at 4,380 CFS with crystal-clear 52°F water and a heavy Blue-Winged Olive hatch firing 11 AM–3 PM. Target rising redsides in tailouts with a size 20–22 Parachute Adams and swing an Elk Hair Caddis for afternoon caddis action.
Deschutes River Fly Fishing Report – October 30, 2026: Elevated Flows, Active Steelhead & Prime Fall BWOs
The lower Deschutes is running at 4,410 cfs and 52°F — elevated fall flows with slightly off-color clarity, but steelhead are active throughout the Maupin corridor. BWO hatches are peaking in overcast afternoon windows; fish Woolly Buggers on the swing below Sherars and Copper John/Pheasant Tail nymph rigs above.
Deschutes River Fly Fishing Report – October 29, 2026
The lower Deschutes is running 4,380 CFS at Moody with water temps at a crisp 52°F — conditions are good with the October Caddis hatch firing in the evenings near Maupin. Fish a size 8–10 Elk Hair Caddis or Stimulator in the last two hours of light for explosive dry fly action from big wild redbands.
Lower Deschutes River Report – October 28, 2026: October Caddis in Full Swing at 4,380 CFS
The Lower Deschutes is peaking for fall with clear 54°F water at 4,380 CFS — October Caddis are firing mid-afternoon with Blue-Winged Olives on overcast midday windows. The Stimulator and Elk Hair Caddis are your dry fly picks, and the Woolly Bugger will find steelhead before the October 31 season close. Get out this weekend.
Deschutes River Fishing Report – October 27, 2026: BWO & Midges Firing as Flows Hold at 4,260 CFS
The Lower Deschutes is fishing well with flows at 4,260 CFS and crystal-clear 54°F water. Blue-Winged Olives and heavy midge activity are bringing Redband trout to the surface during the midday window. Light river traffic and ideal fall canyon conditions make this an outstanding week to hit the Lower Deschutes.
Deschutes River Fishing Report – October 26, 2026: Fall Flows & October Caddis Wrapping Up
The lower Deschutes is flowing at 4,230 CFS with a water temperature of 53°F — solid fall conditions with October Caddis still producing afternoon dry-fly action and BWOs picking up steam. Nymph heavy with Copper Johns and Pheasant Tails to stay consistent at elevated flows.
Lower Deschutes Fishing Report – October 25, 2026: Clear Water, Active Redbands & Late-Season BWO Action
The lower Deschutes is fishing well on October 25th — 4,230 CFS of crystal-clear water with Redband trout actively feeding on Midges and Blue-Winged Olives through the midday window. Light traffic post-steelhead-season makes this a prime time to get on the water. Load up on size 22 Zebra Midges and Parachute Adams and get after it.
Deschutes River Fishing Report – October 24, 2026: Fall BWOs, October Caddis & Late-Season Steelhead
The lower Deschutes is fishing well at 4,350 CFS with 53°F water — prime conditions for fall Blue-Winged Olive hatches and October Caddis action above and below Sherars Falls. Late-season steelhead are pushing through the canyon; swing a Woolly Bugger below Sherars or dead-drift a Pheasant Tail Nymph in the Maupin glides.
Deschutes River Report – October 23, 2026: Post-Flood Recovery, River Dropping Fast
The Deschutes is recovering from an atmospheric river event that spiked flows to ~6,000 CFS and sent the White River flooding with turbid glacial water. As of this morning the Moody gauge reads 4,350 CFS and is dropping — water temps hold at 53°F, but clarity is off-color through the Maupin corridor. Conditions are Fair; streamers and heavy nymphs are the ticket while the river drops and clears over the next 48–72 hours.
Deschutes River Fly Fishing Report – October 22, 2026: Elevated Flows & October Caddis Action
The lower Deschutes is running at 4,470 CFS with water temps at a solid 54°F — elevated but fishable with the right approach. October Caddis is the headline hatch, bringing aggressive redband trout topside during afternoon windows. Pair Stimulators and Elk Hair Caddis dries with a deep nymph rig mid-day for the most complete day on the water.
Deschutes River Fishing Report – October 21, 2026 | Lower Deschutes, Maupin Area
The lower Deschutes is firing on all cylinders at 4,470 cfs and 54°F with excellent clarity from Maupin to the canyon. October Caddis are emerging in the afternoons alongside midge and BWO hatches. Hit the seams with a Stimulator or Chubby Chernobyl, or nymph deep with a Pheasant Tail and Copper John for consistent action on Deschutes Redbands.
Lower Deschutes River Fishing Report – October 20, 2026 | Recovering Flows, October Caddis & BWOs
The lower Deschutes is running a fishable 4,380 CFS and trending down after last week's 6,000 CFS flood pulse — a great sign for fall conditions. Water temps are at a healthy 55.4°F with October Caddis and Blue Winged Olives driving excellent action, especially above Sherars Falls where clarity is best.