🎣 Fishing Reports
Daily conditions, flows, and hatch reports for Central Oregon fly fishing waters.
Crooked River Fishing Report — August 5, 2026: PMDs, Caddis & Summer's Best Tailwater
The Crooked River tailwater below Bowman Dam remains Central Oregon's most consistent summer fishery, with crystal-clear water at a perfect 55°F. PMD hatches midday and evening caddis activity are keeping trout active and rising, while nymphing with Zebra Midges and Pheasant Tail Nymphs produces all day long. The Crooked is the place to be while summer heat and smoke affect other regional rivers.
Crooked River Fishing Report — August 4, 2026: PMDs & Caddis on the Tailwater
The Crooked River tailwater below Bowman Dam is in prime shape with flows around 200–350 cfs in the fishing section and cold 55°F water temps courtesy of Opal Springs. PMDs are hatching midday, caddis are active in the afternoons, and midges work all day — Zebra Midge, Pheasant Tail Nymph, and Elk Hair Caddis are the top picks.
Crooked River Fishing Report – August 3, 2026
The Crooked River tailwater is in excellent shape with cold 55°F water and gin-clear conditions below Bowman Dam. Trico spinner falls in the morning, PMDs mid-day, and caddis in the evening make this a full-day fishery. Zebra Midges and Pheasant Tails are the go-to patterns.
Crooked River Fishing Report – August 2, 2026: Cool Tailwater Delivers Prime Summer Fishing
The Crooked River tailwater below Bowman Dam is a summer standout, with stable cool water at 55°F and excellent midge and nymph action in the canyon. Zebra Midges, Pheasant Tail Nymphs, and Parachute Adams are top producers this week — a welcome retreat from warmer lowland rivers.
Crooked River Fishing Report – August 1, 2026: Cool Tailwater, Midges & Caddis Producing
The Crooked River below Bowman Dam is delivering excellent tailwater conditions today — 55.6°F water, gin-clear visibility, and consistent midge and PMD action. A Zebra Midge fished deep is the top producer, with caddis dry fly activity picking up in the evenings. A great August alternative to rivers dealing with heat and smoke.
Crooked River Report – July 31, 2026: Central Oregon's Best Summer Fishery Is On Fire (the Good Kind)
The Crooked River tailwater below Bowman Dam is the top fishery in Central Oregon right now — crystal clear water at 55.6°F, caddis and PMD hatches popping daily, and no fire closures. With dam-controlled flows around 200 CFS in the fishing section, conditions are nearly ideal for wild Redband trout on dries and nymphs.
Crooked River Fishing Report – July 30, 2026: Peak PMD Season with Perfect Temperatures Below Bowman Dam
The Crooked River below Bowman Dam is delivering peak summer fly fishing at 1,180 cfs and an ideal 55.4°F — cool, clear tailwater perfection. July is the prime month for PMD hatches on the Crooked, with fish sipping duns in the flats at Crooked River Ranch from mid-morning through early afternoon and caddis carrying the action into the evening.
Crooked River Fishing Report – July 29, 2026 | Elevated Flows, Cool Temps, Active Midges
The Crooked River below Bowman Dam is running elevated at 1,210 CFS — well above typical summer tailwater levels — with slightly off-color clarity but excellent cool water temps at 55.6°F. Zebra Midges and Copper Johns are the call; wade carefully and consider swinging a Woolly Bugger in the higher flows.
Crooked River Fly Fishing Report – July 28, 2026
The Crooked River below Bowman Dam is the best bet in Central Oregon right now — 56°F water temps, active PMD and caddis hatches, and approximately 200 cfs of wadeable tailwater near Crooked River Ranch. Bring your Parachute Adams, Elk Hair Caddis, and Zebra Midges — the fish are looking up.
Crooked River Fishing Report – July 27, 2026: Central Oregon's Best Tailwater is Firing
The Crooked River tailwater below Bowman Dam is the top fly fishing destination in Central Oregon right now — excellent clarity, 56°F spring-fed water, and active fish on caddis dries and midges all day. Flow reads 1,250 CFS at the Opal Springs gauge. Zebra Midge, Elk Hair Caddis, and Woolly Bugger are your best bets.
Crooked River Report – July 26, 2026: Central Oregon's Best Fishing Right Now — Caddis, Midges & Cold Clear Water
The Crooked River is Central Oregon's best fly fishing destination right now — running clear at 56°F with a strong caddis hatch firing daily from 10 AM onward. Flow reads 1,160 CFS at the Opal Springs gauge; no closures, ideal temps, and excellent trout density make this the go-to stretch this weekend. Elk Hair Caddis, Zebra Midge, and Pheasant Tail Nymph are the top producers.
Crooked River Report – July 25, 2026 | Best Bet in Central Oregon Right Now
The Crooked River below Bowman Dam is the top pick in Central Oregon this weekend. Flows are steady, water temps are an ideal 56°F, and the fishing is excellent on small caddis dries and nymphs. No closures — just bring your Elk Hair Caddis, Zebra Midge, and Pheasant Tail Nymph.
Crooked River Fishing Report — July 24, 2026 | Crooked River Ranch & Terrebonne
The Crooked River is fishing near-perfect with a stable 1,290 CFS flow and an ideal water temp of 56°F. July is peak PMD month — hatches are building 10 AM to 2 PM in the slower canyon pools. Zebra Midge and Parachute Adams are your must-have patterns right now.
Crooked River Fishing Report – July 23, 2026: Peak PMD Season in the Canyon Below Bowman Dam
The Crooked River tailwater is running 1,130 CFS with a stunning 56.1°F water temperature — prime conditions for July's peak PMD hatch. Morning hatches are strong in the upper canyon pools, with midges and evening caddis filling the off-hatch windows. A Pheasant Tail/Zebra Midge two-fly nymph rig is the consistent producer right now.
Crooked River Report – July 22, 2026: Excellent Tailwater Conditions, Caddis & PMDs in Full Swing
The Crooked River tailwater is fishing excellently right now — water temps are a perfect 56°F, caddis and PMD hatches are active, and the prime section near Bowman Dam is running a wading-friendly ~200 CFS. An ideal mid-summer alternative when the Deschutes heats up.