🎣 Fishing Reports
Daily conditions, flows, and hatch reports for Central Oregon fly fishing waters.
Crooked River Report – October 4, 2026: High Flows — Check Before You Go
The Crooked River below Bowman Dam is currently blown out at 1,280 CFS — up from just 97 CFS nine days ago, likely due to BoR releases from Prineville Reservoir. Do not attempt to wade at these levels. When flows drop back under 200 CFS, October Caddis and BWO fishing will be exceptional.
Crooked River Fishing Report – October 3, 2026 | BWOs & Midges Firing in Prime Fall Conditions
The Crooked River tailwater below Bowman Dam is in prime fall condition with crystal-clear water at 55°F and flows at 1,210 CFS (below Opal Springs gauge). Blue-Winged Olives are peaking this month, midges are ever-present, and the canyon is uncrowded. October is the best month of the year to fish this Central Oregon gem.
Crooked River Fishing Report – October 2, 2026: High Flows Demand a Deep Nymph Game
The Crooked River tailwater is running high at 1,270 cfs with off-color conditions following late-season reservoir releases from Bowman Dam. Water temp is a solid 55°F. Skip the dry flies today — go deep with Zebra Midges, Copper Johns, and Woolly Buggers along the slow bank margins for the best results.
Crooked River Fishing Report – October 1, 2026: High Water Alert, Mahogany Duns Emerging
The Crooked River is running elevated at 1,310 cfs with off-color water from increased dam releases. Despite the higher flows, fish are holding in predictable bank-side lies and the October Mahogany Dun hatch is beginning — nymph tight to structure and watch for afternoon rises.
Crooked River Fishing Report – September 30, 2026
The Crooked River tailwater below Bowman Dam is fishing clear and cold at 54.7°F, with wild redband rainbows actively sipping midges in the tailouts and BWOs beginning their fall appearance. Bring a Zebra Midge, Pheasant Tail Nymph, and Parachute Adams — one of Central Oregon's finest September days on the water.
Crooked River Fishing Report — September 29, 2026: Mahogany Duns at Peak, Elevated Flows
Mahogany Dun hatches are firing on the Crooked River tailwater this week — a September highlight not to miss. However, elevated flows of 1,320 cfs make wading challenging; fish bank-accessible seams with a Parachute Adams or Zebra Midge dropper for best results at 54°F water temperatures.
Crooked River Fishing Report — September 28, 2026
The Crooked River tailwater is running elevated at 1,310 cfs today, making wade fishing challenging — focus on the first 2–3 miles below Bowman Dam where flows are lower, and fish subsurface with Zebra Midges and Pheasant Tail Nymphs in the slower seams. Water temperature is a stellar 54°F year-round.
Crooked River Fishing Report – September 27, 2026 | Mahogany Dun Season Begins
The Crooked River is running elevated at 1,190 CFS with crystal-clear 54.5°F water — Mahogany Dun season is officially underway. Target eddies and inside bends with a Zebra Midge or Parachute Adams as this tailwater favorite kicks into its best fall hatch cycle.
Crooked River Fishing Report – September 26, 2026: Elevated Flows, Midges & BWOs Producing
The Crooked River is running at 1,280 cfs with off-color water following recent precipitation — above normal for the tailwater. Water temps are a solid 55°F; fish the upper Chimney Rock reach near Bowman Dam for the cleanest conditions, targeting midges and BWOs with Zebra Midges and Pheasant Tails.
Crooked River Fishing Report – September 25, 2026: BWOs Rising & October Caddis Arriving
The Crooked River tailwater below Bowman Dam is delivering prime fall conditions — crystal clear 55°F water at low flows (~100–120 cfs) with wild redband rainbows feeding confidently on BWO hatches from mid-morning through early afternoon. October Caddis are beginning to appear in the bankside vegetation, and technical dry-fly fishing with Parachute Adams and Zebra Midges is outstanding throughout the canyon near Terrebonne and Crooked River Ranch.
Crooked River Fishing Report – September 24, 2026: Elevated Flows, Midges & BWOs Producing in Soft Water
The Crooked River below Bowman Dam is running at elevated 1,280 cfs as irrigation-season releases wind down — clarity is off-color but water temp is a productive 55°F and fish are actively feeding in seams, back-eddies, and soft bankside runs. Heavy nymph rigs with Copper John and Pheasant Tail are your best bet; expect flows to drop significantly within 1–3 weeks for ideal conditions.
Crooked River Fishing Report — September 23, 2026 | Mahogany Duns & Midges Firing on the Wild & Scenic
The Crooked River's Wild and Scenic reach is firing on all cylinders with crystal-clear water at 55°F and mahogany duns emerging mid-morning. Wild redband rainbows are rising to Parachute Adams, and Zebra Midges on a dropper rig are producing fish throughout the day — excellent conditions for fall fly fishing near Terrebonne.
Crooked River Fishing Report – September 22, 2026: Elevated Flows, Mahogany Duns Emerging
The Crooked River is running elevated at 1,280 cfs with off-color water, but trout are still feeding actively at 55°F. Target back eddies and slower seams with Zebra Midges and Pheasant Tail Nymphs; Mahogany Dun hatches are beginning mid-day for dry fly opportunities.
Crooked River Fishing Report – September 21, 2026: Elevated Flows, Midges & Nymphs Still Producing
The Crooked River is running elevated at 1,310 cfs (USGS gauge below Opal Springs) with excellent 55°F water temperatures. Flows are above seasonal norms but the spring-fed tailwater is keeping clarity fishable — focus on protected edges and eddies with Zebra Midges and Pheasant Tail Nymphs for the best results today.
Crooked River Fishing Report – September 20, 2026
The Crooked River below Bowman Dam is delivering exceptional dry fly fishing in September with 55°F crystal-clear water. BWOs and PMDs are hatching mid-morning, caddis mid-day, and early October Caddis are beginning to show. Outstanding technical fishing for Central Oregon rainbows.