🎣 Fishing Reports
Daily conditions, flows, and hatch reports for Central Oregon fly fishing waters.
Crooked River Report — May 13, 2026: Mother's Day Caddis in Full Swing
The Mother's Day Caddis hatch is in full swing on the Crooked River below Bowman Dam — olive caddis are covering the water from mid-morning through afternoon, and wild rainbows are rising throughout the canyon. Water temps are a comfortable 55°F and visibility is excellent in the prime fishing section.
Crooked River Report – May 12, 2026: Elevated Flows from Irrigation Season, Nymphing Still Productive Below Bowman Dam
The Crooked River below Bowman Dam is running at 1,120 CFS with irrigation season in full swing — elevated and slightly off-color, but trout are still active in softer water along the banks. Nymphing with Zebra Midges, Pheasant Tails, and Copper Johns remains the most productive approach.
Crooked River Report – May 11, 2026: Mother's Day Caddis Hatch Peaks Near Bowman Dam
The Mother's Day Caddis hatch is peaking on the Crooked River below Bowman Dam — bugs are coming off in massive numbers and trout are actively feeding subsurface. Water is crystal clear at 55°F and olive caddis patterns are the ticket. This is one of Central Oregon's most exciting weeks to be on the water.
Caddis Hatch Building on the Crooked River — May 10, 2026
The Crooked River's tailwater fishery is approaching prime caddis season with flows at 1,260 cfs and water temps at a comfortable 55°F. Zebra Midges and Pheasant Tail Nymphs are the consistent producers, and the late-afternoon caddis hatch is starting to build — the next two weeks could be exceptional.
Crooked River Fishing Report — May 9, 2026
Mother's Day Caddis hatch is in full swing on the Crooked River tailwater. USGS gauge at 1,130 cfs (Opal Springs); prime tailwater section running clear at 54.7°F. Elk Hair Caddis and Zebra Midges are producing.