Fishing Reports

Low flows and minimal hatches define mid-summer conditions on the North Fork. Early morning fishing is most productive; upper reaches have limited fishable water due to low volume, with the Prichard Devils Elbow area being the recommended focus.

Still early in the season for steelhead fishing in this area. Current steelhead return numbers are low.

The Umpqua below Roseburg can offer excellent smallmouth bass action.

Mid-summer conditions with low flows but fishing still holding on, particularly in the mornings. Below Avery is worthwhile early; moving upriver as the day progresses finds cooler water and more active fish in shaded canyon areas.

Predictable summer fishing with best action in early mornings and the last hour of evening light. Dry-dropper rigs and swinging soft hackles to caddis risers near dark are the top techniques.

Fall River is fishing well with a wide variety of dry fly, nymph, and streamer options. Nymphing is particularly productive, and smaller streamers are reliable.

The Crooked River is seeing a PMD hatch that typically gets going in the afternoon shade. Nymphing with scuds, midges, and PMD patterns is the primary approach.

Low flows and picky fish define mid-summer conditions on the North Fork. Focus efforts around the Prichard Devils Elbow area using smaller, low-profile flies; upper reaches have very limited fishable water due to low volume.

Still very early in the steelhead season for this area; return numbers are currently low with little expectation of fish in the near term.

Predictable summer fishing with early mornings and late evenings offering the best action. Dry-dropper rigs and swinging soft hackles to caddis risers in the last hour of light are the top techniques.

Typical mid-summer low-flow conditions with fishing still viable, especially in the morning below Avery. Working upriver above Avery throughout the day finds cooler, shaded water and more active fish.

Hosmer Lake is fishable and producing with damsel and Callibaetis hatches expected along with caddis and midges. Water temperature should be monitored — stop fishing at 68°F.

East Lake is one of the four drivable lakes currently recommended. Damsel and Callibaetis hatches are most likely this time of year, with water temp monitoring advised.

The Lower Deschutes remains closed due to wildfires near Warm Springs. No fishing access currently available.

Angler landed 5 cutthroat trout on a dry fly at multiple access points along the river. Fast pocket water was more challenging to fish than slower sections.

Good fishing expected across multiple stages of aquatic insects including PMD, caddis, stones, and spinners. Bull trout activity is good on larger streamers, and nymphing options are plentiful.

Low flows and picky fish define mid-summer conditions on the North Fork. Focus efforts around the Prichard Devils Elbow area; upper reaches have limited fishable water due to low volume.

Angler landed 5 cutthroat trout on a dry fly in what appeared to be good holding water. Fast pocket water sections were less productive.

Still early for steelhead fishing in this area; current steelhead return numbers are low. The season has not meaningfully started yet.

Mid-summer low flows with fishing still viable, especially in the morning. Above Avery offers cooler, shadier water and more active fish through the middle of the day.

Predictable summer fishing with early mornings and late evenings offering the best windows. Dry-dropper rigs and swinging soft hackles to caddis risers at dusk are the top approaches.

Upper Hosmer is recommended for fishing with a thermometer check advised. Callibaetis, damsels, caddis, terrestrials, and leeches are all productive with a variety of line types and fishing methods applicable.

Low flows and picky fish define current conditions. Early morning is most productive; upper reaches have limited fishable water due to low volume, with the Prichard Devils Elbow area being the recommended focus.

Air quality is green or yellow in the Sisters/Camp Sherman area, making for a great day on the Metolius. Expect a variety of hatches through the day into dusk.

The Lower Deschutes remains closed due to fire.

East Lake is recommended with a thermometer check advised. Callibaetis, damsels, caddis, terrestrials, and leeches are all productive with a variety of line types and fishing methods applicable.

Fall River is enjoying green AQI and excellent fishing with active PMD hatches, caddis, yellow sallies, terrestrials, and hot streamer fishing. Nymphing with standard suspects is also producing well.

Early mornings and late evenings offer the best fishing windows. Dry-dropper rigs with a hopper or Chernobyl over a caddis nymph are the top producers, with soft hackle swings effective in the last hour of light.

Mid-summer low-flow conditions with fishing still viable, especially in the morning below Avery. Moving upriver toward shaded canyons above Avery helps find cooler water and more active fish later in the day.

Still very early for steelhead fishing in the area. Current steelhead return numbers are low.

The McKenzie is fishing well in the morning but slows in the afternoon. A chubby with a leech or nymph dropper has been the go-to setup and is catching fish.

Fishing is good on the Crooked River though some smoke is present, with a yellow AQI reading near Chimney Rock. PMD nymphs and dries are the top producers, supplemented by caddis and midge patterns.

Still very early for steelhead fishing in the region and current steelhead return numbers are low. Flow at Troy gauge is 469 cfs.

The Lower Deschutes from Warm Springs to the Locked Gate south of Maupin is closed to visitors due to the Ten Mile fire near Trout Creek. Closure is in effect through at least July 26th and potentially longer.

Blue skies and acceptable AQI (yellow) on the Metolius. An afternoon session is recommended with golden stones, PMDs, tan caddis, ants, and beetles.

The Crooked is the most fishable river in the area with acceptable water temps, manageable smoke, and good flows. Fishing has been quite good on small caddis nymphs and dries, midges, scuds, perdigons, PMD nymphs, and leeches.

Shallow water temps have crept past 67 degrees, so anglers should use thermometers and focus on deeper water. Equal success reported on damsel and callibaetis nymphs, with leeches and chironomids still important; the callibaetis hatch has temporarily slowed.

Predictable summer fishing on the Spokane with early mornings offering the best extended fishing window. Dry-dropper rigs and evening soft hackle swings near caddis risers are the top approaches.

The Crooked River is accessible but smoky conditions are present in the area.

The Middle Deschutes has been fishing well in the mornings and evenings, with caddis action right before dark. Nymphing a stonefly to a caddis nymph or perdigon is recommended earlier in the day.

Fall River is currently under yellow AQI conditions and is described as nice, making it a doable destination.

Fishing has been decent but busy. Nymphing is the most productive approach with a variety of midge, baetis, and attractor nymph patterns.

Low flows and picky fish define mid-summer conditions on the North Fork CDA. Early morning outings are most productive; water temps approaching 68°F signal time to stop fishing for the day.

The Warm Springs to Trout Creek section was closed due to a nearby fire, making guiding impossible for the foreseeable future. The closure is fire-related rather than fishing conditions.

Tumalo Creek is fishing great with very cold water temperatures. Dry flies and 5x tippet are all you need for a great day.

Water has warmed significantly but remains cool enough in the upper lake. Damsel adults are popping off with vicious rises, and sub-surface patterns including chironomids and leeches are also producing well.

The upper McKenzie is recommended as a fishing alternative for those coming up from the valley during the fire situation.

The headwaters/upper Deschutes is mentioned as a fishable option during the fire situation.

East Lake is listed as a fishable alternative during the fire situation. Anglers are advised to monitor water temperatures and stop fishing at 67–68°F.

Typical mid-summer conditions with low flows but fishing still holding up, especially in the morning. Fish are congregating in faster, oxygenated riffle water and shaded canyon areas above Avery to escape midday heat.

Upper Hosmer Lake is listed as a viable fishing option during the fire closures.

The Upper Deschutes is fishing OK but receiving heavy pressure due to cold flows and lack of mosquitoes and smoke making it the best local option. Fish are rising sporadically to caddis, ants, and beetles, with nymphs producing more consistently.

Water temperatures are rendering Crane Prairie essentially unfishable. Anglers are advised to wait until the weather cools down before heading out.

Low snowpack is allowing early access and a mild winter has resulted in warmer than normal surface water temperatures. Anglers report active bass and a hot start to the season.

Salmon fly and stonefly hatches are slowing down, though warm weather may yield some additional hatches. Nymph fishing remains very productive in addition to dry fly opportunities.

Anglers report excellent brook and rainbow trout fishing in the lower and upper lakes with improved fishing in the channel. July is prime damselfly season at Hosmer Lake.

Low flows and picky fish define mid-summer conditions on the North Fork. Best fishing is early morning; upper reaches have limited fishable water due to low volume, with the Prichard Devils Elbow area being the recommended focus.

Anglers report abundant trout in the 12-16 inch range and kokanee averaging 13-14 inches. With warming surface water temperatures, trout can be found in cooler relic river channels in the Cultus and Quin River arms.

Still too early for steelhead fishing in the area. Current steelhead return numbers are low.

Anglers report excellent fishing for trout and whitefish with recent ODFW sampling indicating healthy and robust fish populations. Nymphing with small midge, scud, and mayfly imitations have been most effective, with fish rising in the afternoon.

Anglers report good and consistent fishing following several stockings. Nymphing with midges and stoneflies and stripping small streamers with light fluorocarbon tippet are effective, with afternoon blue-winged olive and midge hatches to watch for.

Anglers report productive fishing with stonefly, salmon fly, and caddis hatches near Steelhead Falls and Crooked River Ranch. Good fishing for brown and redband trout in the Steelhead Falls area.

The Metolius River continues to fish excellently for mountain whitefish, redband trout, and bull trout. Nymphing with golden stonefly, midge, and perdigon nymphs has been effective, and streamers are a good bet for bull trout.

Spring Chinook and steelhead are still being caught in modest quantities through July and August. Steelhead catch has been best from Barton Park to Rivermill Dam, and Chinook catch has been best from Rivermill Dam to Cazadero Dam.

Catch-and-release only for redband rainbow trout with no bait is now required through October 31 on Upper Klamath Lake and associated tributaries. Redband trout numbers are down due to record-setting drought in 2020-2022.

Spring Chinook are moving through the Middle Rogue with a few anglers reporting success. Early morning or evening when sunlight is not directly on the water is the best time to intercept migrating springers.

Mid-summer low flows on the St. Joe, but fishing is still viable especially below Avery in the morning. Fish move to shaded canyon areas above Avery during midday to avoid heat; terrestrials and caddis are the primary presentations.

Spring Chinook season is over in the Hood River. No recent reports from steelhead anglers.

Predictable summer fishing on the Spokane with early mornings and late evenings offering the best windows. Dry-dropper rigs and swinging soft hackles to caddis risers at dusk are the top techniques.

Anglers report excellent brown and rainbow trout fishing with rainbow trout in the 16-18 inch range, trophy brown trout over 24 inches, and kokanee running 13-15 inches. Low water levels continue to make launching larger boats a challenge.

Anglers report excellent fishing in the headwaters reach for redband trout, brook trout, and mountain whitefish, with good brown trout fishing in the Wickiup Tailwater reach.

Summer steelhead are present throughout the Wilson River up to the South Fork with fish being caught. The river is low and clear, so first light and stealthy tactics are recommended.

Trout season is open on the Alsea River with sea-run cutthroat making their way upstream. Alsea Bay also offers crabbing and clamming opportunities.

Summer steelhead fishing is fair to good with fish present throughout the fishery up to Elk Creek; spring Chinook are still holding but lock-jawed and unlikely to see fresh fish. Water is low and clear, requiring stealthy tactics and targeting first light.

Summer steelhead are moving throughout the Siletz with fair fishing; most pressure is concentrated in the gorge upstream of Moonshine Park. The river is low and clear, and recycled steelhead with colored tags have been added to the lower river for additional opportunity.

Mornings have been productive on the Spokane River, but fishing slows significantly by midday as heat and inner tubers increase. Flying ant hatches have brought pods of fish to the surface, and hopper action is expected to start soon.

No steelhead reports yet as it is too early in the season and conditions are very hot. Smallmouth bass fishing is a viable option on the Grande Ronde right now.

Flows have dropped to summertime base levels and trout fishing is expected to slow due to elevated water temperatures. Bass fishing remains viable using a variety of techniques.

The North Fork Coeur d'Alene River is in full summertime mode with low, skinny water, sparse hatches, and slow-ish fishing. Mornings are best; anglers should watch water temps and consider stopping if temps approach 68-70°F.

The St. Joe River is in summer mode with low but fishable water. Mornings are the best time; afternoons slow down due to heat. Riffles with boulder structure and faster runs are prime spots.

Too hot for steelhead activity but smallmouth bass fishing is available on the Grande Ronde. No steelhead reports yet.

Mornings have been good on the Spokane River but fishing slows significantly around midday as innertubers increase. Flying ant hatches have been bringing pods of fish to the surface, and hopper fishing should be starting soon.

The St. Joe River is experiencing low summer flows with mornings being the best time to fish and afternoons slowing down. Hopper/dropper and chubby/dropper setups are productive searching methods; riffles with boulder structure and faster runs are the best fish-holding water.

The upper lake is in good shape temperature-wise with plenty of fish rising to various food sources throughout the day. The lower lake and most of the channel are too warm and should be avoided.

The North Fork Coeur d'Alene River is in full summertime mode with low, skinny water, sparse hatches, and slow fishing. Mornings are best; anglers should watch water temps and consider stopping when temps approach 68-70°F.

Lots of summer steelhead and spring Chinook are still passing Leaburg Dam, with June and July being peak months. The river will be stocked with 3,000 hatchery rainbow trout on July 20 and August 10.

Flows remain high at around 450-457 CFS limiting access, but decent Baetis, PMD, and Trico hatches occur throughout the morning and dwindle in the afternoon. Craneflies are also active and can draw vicious strikes.

Flows remain high at 1500-1570 CFS making drifting the best option with limited wade access along the roadside. Pink Alberts are hatching in the afternoon and caddis are thick in the evening.

Fishing has been decent, especially for early risers. The Trico hatch in the preserve has been weak but Trico reports from the RR are better; midday terrestrials can be productive with a wind chop.

The river continues to drop making wading easier, with hatches strongest in the early morning through midday before heat shuts bug activity down. Bigger fish are scarce this time of year, but hoppers are starting to turn fish; the Bellevue stretch is low and warm so heading north is recommended for afternoon fishing.

The St. Joe River is fishing well all summer with mornings being best and afternoons slowing in the heat. Water is low but fishable; riffles with boulder structure and faster runs are the most productive water.

The North Fork Coeur d'Alene River is in full summertime mode with low water, sparse hatches, and slow-ish fishing. Mornings are best; anglers should watch water temps and consider stopping when temps approach 68-70°F.

Guide Sequoia reported good days with a variety of flies in the first 5-6 miles below Bowman Dam. Nymphs like the orange duracell and black 2 bit hooker were top producers, with the hot pink parachute adams and x caddis working during hatch times.

Mornings have been productive on the Spokane River but fishing slows by midday and recreational traffic increases. Flying ant hatches have brought fish to the surface, and hopper fishing is expected to start soon.

Guides reporting good action in the morning with a chubby-and-nymph dropper rig. River has not dropped as much as feared despite drought, and swinging soft hackles and small streamers has also found nice fish.

Good fishing available but crowds are heavy near the hatchery and campground; recommended to explore other parking areas and hunt for fish holding in cool spots as singles or doubles. Guide Michael had success on jig leeches, soft hackles, and midges.

July highlight is golden stonefly adults from headwaters to Gorge Campground, with PMDs and tan caddis spread across all sections. Bull trout are moving upriver from the lake ahead of spawning; use a 7-8 weight for quick releases.

Good catches during the day mostly on nymphs; evenings offer the best opportunity for dry fly and emerger fishing on the surface. Trout spey with leeches and sculpins on sink tips is producing in deeper runs, with soft hackles effective in the evening.

No steelhead activity yet due to hot weather, but smallmouth bass fishing should be productive on the Grande Ronde River.

Low water has created a large weed island in the lower lake due to leaks in the earthen dam; ODFW has been contacted about repairs. No firsthand report available but the upper lake is expected to be cool with typical stillwater hatches.