Lower Deschutes Fishing Report
Fishing on the Deschutes is close to a 10/10, especially on the day stretch. Trout are hungry and steelhead are being caught every day, whether on a nymph or a swung fly. Now is the time to get out there and ignore the weather predictions for the day. The fish don't care if it's raining or windy so enjoy the stretch while it's still open until December 31st.
Trout are being caught on leeches, eggs, perdigons, stoneflies, and BWO nymphs. Mostly nymphing action at the moment but you might find yourself in a nice blue wing hatch if the fish cooperate and come to the surface.
Steelhead are taking leech-like intruders and bunny rabbit leeches for me. Now is the time to use your sink tips to get down a bit deeper and put the fly in front of the fish's face but that being said fish how you like and fish the flies that give you confidence.
Book a trip on the Lower Deschutes today to unlock some techniques to open up what the Lower Deschutes has to offer.
Crooked River Fishing Report
The Crooked continues to be an awesome fishery going into the fall. The main feed for them is midges and BWO nymphs at the moment. On a day with a nice upswing in temperature, you can expect a blue-wing olive hatch with plenty of fish looking up. Micromays, two bits, and zebra midges are great options this time of year.
Flows are moved to winter flows so the river is extremely shallow in most places. Don't have to use much weight to get the flies in front of the fish.
Book a trip with me on the Crooked River and experience a beautiful canyon with plentiful wild redbands.
McKenzie River Fishing Report
I am done fishing the McKenzie until next spring when the pass becomes less snowy.
Book a trip on the McKenzie River for a beautiful float through crystal-clear pools and lively rapids in search of wild redbands.
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