🎣 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.
Deschutes River Fishing Report — August 5, 2026: Caddis, Hoppers & Summer Canyon Conditions
The lower Deschutes is flowing at 3,800 CFS with clear water and 61°F temperatures — prime summer conditions in the Maupin canyon. August caddis and hopper action is in full swing with excellent evening dry fly opportunities above and below Sherars Falls. Check current BLM access conditions before your trip, as some fire-related closures from late July may still affect boat ramps.
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.
Deschutes River Fishing Report — August 4, 2026: Summer Caddis in Full Swing
The Lower Deschutes is fishing well this week with flows at 3,800 cfs (Moody gauge) and water temps at a trout-friendly 62°F. August caddis are firing hard in the evenings — Elk Hair Caddis and Stimulators are the top producers, with PMDs working midday and Copper John/Pheasant Tail nymphs killing it subsurface.
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.
Deschutes River Fishing Report – August 3, 2026
The lower Deschutes is fishing well with 3,800 cfs at Moody and crystal-clear water at 62°F. Evening caddis hatches are the highlight, with Yellow Sallies and hoppers rounding out a solid August dry-fly menu. Flows are normal for summer — get out there.
Deschutes River Fishing Report – August 2, 2026: Caddis Season Peaks Amid Smoky Skies
The lower Deschutes is fishing well at 3,780 CFS and 63°F with prime evening caddis hatches lighting up the Maupin corridor. Plan for early morning and evening sessions, and note active wildfire smoke in the area. Elk Hair Caddis and Stimulators are the top surface flies right now.
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.
Deschutes River Fishing Report – August 1, 2026: Caddis Evening Action, Fire & Smoke Advisory
The lower Deschutes is running at 3,800 CFS with clear water and a morning temp of 63.7°F — fish early and late to avoid afternoon heat. Caddis hatches are firing at dusk, and nymphing is solid throughout the day. IMPORTANT: Fires are burning around Maupin with smoke in the canyon; verify BLM access and closures before your trip.
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.
Lower Deschutes River Report – July 31, 2026: Caddis Evenings Fire Up as Maupin Stretch Reopens
The Lower Deschutes is running clear at 3,800 CFS with water temps at 62.6°F — prime evening caddis conditions await from Trout Creek to Maupin after the Ten Mile Fire closure partially lifted on July 28. The Day Stretch from Warm Springs to Trout Creek remains closed; verify before heading out.
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.
Deschutes River Fishing Report – July 30, 2026: Evening Caddis Erupts as Flows Hold Steady Near Maupin
The lower Deschutes is fishing beautifully at 3,800 cfs and 62.6°F with crystal-clear water and an explosive evening caddis hatch kicking off around 5 PM daily. The Trout Creek–Maupin corridor is freshly re-opened after the Ten Mile fire closure, but the Day Stretch remains off-limits. Load up on Elk Hair Caddis and Pheasant Tail Nymphs.
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.