Deschutes River- Lower Fish Report for 8-20-2021
The Lower Deschutes has been fishing well
Deschutes River- Lower - Maupin, OR
by Fly and Field Outfitters
8-20-2021
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The Lower Deschutes has been fishing well. The below-average temperatures forecasted for the next couple of days will make for some excellent fishing. Dry fly hatches are still predominately caddis and pale morning duns. Cool-weather can switch things from being caddis dominant to mayfly dominant and it can also cause the hatches to pop off a bit earlier than normal. Nymphing has been the way to go for midday fishing. Caddis pupa and PMD nymphs are great choices as are, bullet quill nymphs, two-bit hookers, and perdigons. Stonefly nymphs can be a good searching pattern if you’re fishing deep. If you’ve got a trout spey remember to bring that to the Lower, it’s a great time to swing soft hackles, pupa, and small sculpin patterns. Even if you don’t have a trout spey, swinging soft hackles and pupa can be a super-effective way to get some aggressive takes. With some luck, we won’t see much more heat this year and the fish will get a much-needed break from abnormally high water temperatures.
Recommended Dries: Hackle Stacker PMD #14-18, Parachute PMD #14-18, Black or Tan Elk Hair Caddis #12-20, X-Caddis #12-20Recommended Nymphs: Jimmy Legs #8 Black or Brown, Jigged Hares Ear #14-16, Jigged Pheasant Tail #14-16, Psycho Prince #14-16, Duracell Jig #14-18, Copper John #14-18, Split Back PMD #18, Olive or Tan Sparkle Pupa #16-18, Nitro Caddis Pupa #16-18
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Fly and Field Outfitters LLC Reports
for Friday, August 20th, 2021Crane Prairie Reservoir: Crane Prairie has been seeing decent fishing
South Twin Lake: The Twin Lakes have been fishing well
Deschutes River- Upper: The brookies should be getting ready to move up for their spawn
Metolius River: The Metolius has been fishing consistently well
Crooked River: Fishing on the Crooked has been excellent
Fall River: Expect the hatches to pop off a bit earlier than last week
Fly and Field Outfitters LLC Reports
for Friday, August 13th, 2021East Lake: East Lake fishing has been good
: The Twin Lakes are fishing well
Three Creek Lake: As an alternative to fishing at the Lava Lakes
Deschutes River- Lower: Fishing on the Lower Deschutes has been good
Deschutes River- Upper: The Upper Deschutes is fishing well
Metolius River: Fishing at the Metolius has been great
Crooked River: The Crooked has been fishing really well
Fall River: Fishing at the Fall River has been good
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