🎣 Fishing Reports
Daily conditions, flows, and hatch reports for Central Oregon fly fishing waters.
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.
Crooked River Fishing Report – October 26, 2026: Low & Clear BOR Flows, Midges & BWOs in Full Swing
The Crooked River below Bowman Dam is flowing at a BOR-controlled 37–40 CFS with crystal-clear 54°F water — ideal for technical dry-fly and nymph fishing. Midges and Blue-Winged Olives are the dominant hatches; downsize to 6X tippet and approach fish carefully for the best results.
Crooked River Below Bowman Dam Report – October 25, 2026: Low Clear Water & Dry-Dropper Action
The Crooked River below Bowman Dam is running at ~35 CFS — low but fishable with a dry-dropper approach. Grab a size #14 Chubby Chernobyl up top and a Zebra Midge or Pheasant Tail Nymph dropper, wade quietly, and you'll find wild redbands and whitefish actively feeding in this beautiful Wild and Scenic canyon.
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.
Crooked River Fishing Report – October 24, 2026: BWO Hatch in Full Swing Below Bowman Dam
The Crooked River tailwater below Bowman Dam is in prime October form — Blue-Winged Olive hatches are peaking on overcast afternoons and midges are active all day. Water clarity is crystal clear at 53°F, making this one of the best dry-fly windows of the year for Central Oregon redband trout.
Crooked River Report – October 23, 2026: Prime Fall Tailwater – Dry-Droppers, BWOs & October Caddis
The Crooked River tailwater below Bowman Dam is in prime fall form — 35 CFS, 54°F, and gin-clear. Dry-dropper rigs with a #14 Chubby Chernobyl over a Zebra Midge or Pheasant Tail are the move, and afternoon BWO hatches on overcast days are bringing fish to the surface. With the Deschutes recovering from high water, this is the best fishery in Central Oregon this weekend.
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.
Crooked River Fly Fishing Report – October 22, 2026: Tailwater Midges & Fall BWO Season Peaks
The Crooked River tailwater below Bowman Dam is fishing well this October, with active midge and BWO hatches bringing selective redbands to the surface on crystal-clear water. Temperature is holding at 54°F — ideal conditions for technical dry-fly action. Pack your Zebra Midges, Pheasant Tails, and small Parachute Adams patterns, and don't leave home without 6X tippet.
Crooked River Fishing Report – October 21, 2026 | Below Bowman Dam, Terrebonne
The Crooked River tailwater below Bowman Dam is in its prime fall midge and BWO season. The USGS gauge (below Opal Springs) reads 1,190 cfs at 54°F; the prime canyon section above Opal Springs is fishing clear with improving flows post-irrigation. Target selective redband trout with a Zebra Midge or Pheasant Tail Nymph on fine tippet, or switch to a Parachute Adams during afternoon BWO hatches.
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.
Crooked River Fishing Report – October 20, 2026 | Excellent Tailwater Conditions, BWOs & Midges
The Crooked River tailwater below Bowman Dam is in prime October form with crystal-clear, 54°F spring-fed water. Midges and Blue Winged Olives are producing consistent dry fly and nymphing action for wild redband rainbows. This is one of Central Oregon's best fall fisheries — fish it while conditions are excellent.
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.