Deschutes River- Lower Fish Report

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Orvis

by Orvis Company
3-26-2020

Water flow: Madras: 3980 CFS Moody: 4730 CFS

Visibility: 29 inches

Water temperature at mid-day: 43 Degrees F

Water condition: Slightly Turbid

Best time of day to fish: Late Mornings, Late Afternoons, Evenings.

Best stretch: The Maupin area.

Best access point: Heritage Flats, Maupin, Locked Gate, Mack's Canyon, South Junction, Trout Creek, town of Warm Spings

Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:

BWOs, stonefly nymphs, midges.

Fish species: Rainbow trout and Steelhead

Fishing season: Some closures. Check local regulations.

Nearest airport: Roberts Field Airport (RDM), Redmond, Oregon

Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader

Recommended fly fishing tippet: 4X Tippet

Best fly fishing rod: 9' 6" 6 Weight Fly Rod

Best floating fly line: WF Trout Fly Line

Best sinking fly line: Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line

for Thursday, March 26th, 2020

Crooked River: Crooked River Fishing Report
McKenzie River: McKenzie River Fishing Report

for Wednesday, March 25th, 2020

Williamson River: Williamson River Report
Rogue River- Upper: Upper Rogue River Report
Wood River: Wood River Report