🎣 Fishing Reports
Daily conditions, flows, and hatch reports for Central Oregon fly fishing waters.
Deschutes River Fly Fishing Report — August 20, 2026: Evening Caddis Fires Up, 3,920 CFS
The lower Deschutes is fishing well at 3,920 CFS with clear water and a 64°F early-morning temperature. The spotlight right now is the legendary August evening caddis hatch — Elk Hair Caddis and Stimulators are the tickets after 6 PM. Smoke from regional fires is present in the Maupin corridor; plan morning starts and evening sessions to avoid midday heat and poor air quality.
Deschutes River Fishing Report — August 19, 2026
The Lower Deschutes is in prime August form with flows at 3,890 CFS and crystal-clear water at 63°F. Evening caddis hatches are outstanding from Maupin to Sherars Falls, and the first summer steelhead are beginning to show in the lower canyon. Fish early mornings for PMDs and Tricos, evenings for the epic caddis hatch.
Deschutes River Fishing Report – August 18, 2026 | Evening Caddis in Full Swing
The Lower Deschutes is delivering classic August dry-fly action with flows at 3,920 CFS and clear water. The evening Spotted Sedge caddis hatch is firing hard from 6 PM to dark — position in the tailouts with an Elk Hair Caddis or Stimulator for the best dry-fly show in Central Oregon right now.
Deschutes River Fishing Report – August 17, 2026 | Caddis Flights & Summer Flows
The lower Deschutes is running at 3,920 CFS with water temperatures at a warm but fishable 64.8°F — excellent clarity and classic August caddis action throughout the canyon. Evening caddis flights from Heritage Flats to Mack's Canyon are producing great dry fly fishing, while Pheasant Tail and Copper John nymphs are the morning ticket before hatches begin. Keep an eye on air quality with regional wildfire smoke still a factor in the Maupin area.
Deschutes River Fly Fishing Report – August 16, 2026
The lower Deschutes is running clear at 3,920 CFS and 65°F — evening caddis hatches are firing and Chubby Chernobyls are working the cut banks. A fire closure from Warm Springs to Trout Creek limits access; Maupin, Sherars Falls, and Mack's Canyon are open. Check smoke conditions before you go.
Deschutes River Fishing Report — August 15, 2026: Evening Caddis & Hopper Season in Full Swing
The lower Deschutes is fishing well this Saturday with flows at 3,920 CFS and crystal-clear water temps of 65.7°F. Evening caddis hatches are explosive, hoppers are producing aggressively mid-day, and nymphing through deep riffles is outperforming expectations. Get on the water early or late to avoid afternoon heat.
Lower Deschutes River Fishing Report — August 14, 2026
The lower Deschutes is fishing well at 3,830 CFS with crystal clear water and water temps at 65°F. Evening caddis flights are outstanding from Maupin through Macks Canyon — bring your Elk Hair Caddis and Chubby Chernobyl. Early risers and late evenings are the sweet spot as afternoon heat pushes fish into shaded lies.
Deschutes River Report – August 13, 2026: Evening Caddis & Hoppers on Tap
The lower Deschutes is fishing well at 3,800 CFS with gin-clear water and a 64°F morning temp. Evening caddis flights are excellent — get there by mid-afternoon. Elk Hair Caddis, Chubby Chernobyl with a PTN dropper, and hoppers along the banks are the top setups right now.
Deschutes River Fishing Report — August 12, 2026 | Maupin Area
The Lower Deschutes is fishing well after reopening July 31st, running 3,920 CFS and crystal clear through the Maupin canyon. Water temps are a fish-friendly 63°F at dawn with a heavy evening caddis hatch lighting things up nightly — get your Elk Hair Caddis ready for one of the best dry-fly shows of the season.
Deschutes River Fishing Report – August 11, 2026
The lower Deschutes is fishing well today at 3,890 cfs with a comfortable water temperature of 62.6°F. Evening caddis flights are outstanding from Maupin downstream, hopper season is in full swing, and early morning Trico spinner falls are producing on flat water. Good conditions throughout the canyon.
Deschutes River Fishing Report – August 10, 2026
The lower Deschutes is in good shape for August with flows at 3,800 cfs and a comfortable water temperature of 63°F. Evening caddis hatches are peaking — grab your Elk Hair Caddis and Stimulators and get to the river before dark for some of the best dry-fly action of the year.
Deschutes River Fishing Report — August 9, 2026: Evening Caddis Fires Up the Lower Canyon
The lower Deschutes is fishing well at 3,800 CFS with crystal-clear water and a crisp 63F. The evening caddis flight from 6 PM to dark is the headline event — Elk Hair Caddis and Stimulator are must-haves. Morning nymphing with Pheasant Tail and Copper John in the deeper seams rounds out a full day on one of Oregon's premier trout rivers.
Deschutes River Fishing Report – August 8, 2026 | Caddis & Smoke Below Sherars Falls
The lower Deschutes is fishing well despite smoky skies from regional wildfires, with caddis dominating evening hatches and PMDs making midday appearances. Flow is 3,800 cfs at Moody with clear water at 64°F — fish early and late to beat the heat and protect wild redband trout.
Deschutes River Fishing Report – August 7, 2026 | Lower Deschutes, Maupin Area
The lower Deschutes is fishing well on August 7th with flows at 3,800 cfs and crystal-clear water at 63°F. PMD and Blue-Winged Olive hatches are active in the morning window with a light caddis trickle in the evening — fish early before afternoon winds build.
Lower Deschutes Fishing Report – August 6, 2026 | Evening Caddis Firing, Strong Summer Flows
The lower Deschutes is fishing well at 3,800 CFS and a comfortable 62°F — the evening caddis hatch is on fire near Maupin. Fish dry flies like Elk Hair Caddis and Stimulators in the evenings, and go deep with Copper Johns and Pheasant Tail Nymphs during the day.