🎣 Fishing Reports
Daily conditions, flows, and hatch reports for Central Oregon fly fishing waters.
Deschutes River Report — May 13, 2026: Salmonfly Hatch Peaks Near Maupin
The Salmonfly hatch is in full stride on the Lower Deschutes from Trout Creek through Maupin — with flows at 3,830 CFS and water temps at 61°F, the big bugs are flying and Central Oregon redside rainbows are crushing dry flies. Do not miss this window.
Deschutes River Report – May 12, 2026: Salmonfly Hatch Hits Full Stride from Maupin to Warm Springs
The Salmonfly hatch is in full swing on the Lower Deschutes from Trout Creek through Maupin, with the hatch front pushing toward Warm Springs today. Flow is 3,860 CFS at 60°F — prime conditions for big dry fly action. Break out your Chubby Chernobyls and Stimulators.
Lower Deschutes River Report – May 11, 2026: Salmonfly Hatch Ignites as Flows Run Elevated
The Lower Deschutes salmonfly hatch is officially on — egg layers spotted, caddis thick, and trout are fired up. Flows are elevated at 3,920 CFS at Moody with water running off-color, so target soft bank edges with big attractor dries and heavy nymphs. Get out this week before a cold front can slow things down.
Salmonfly Season Ignites on the Lower Deschutes — May 10, 2026
The Lower Deschutes salmonfly hatch is igniting along the Maupin corridor with flows at 3,920 cfs and water temps hitting an early 60°F. Dry-dropper rigs with a Stimulator or Chubby Chernobyl are producing, caddis are thick in the afternoons, and guides are already spotting egg-layers — next weekend looks prime.
Lower Deschutes River Fishing Report — May 9, 2026
The Salmonfly hatch is ON near Maupin — do not miss it. Flows at 3,920 cfs with water temps at 57.9°F. Prime dry fly fishing with Stimulators and Chubby Chernobyls tight to the bank.