Below Bowman Dam
As of July 28, 2026, the Crooked River is fishing Fair (7.2/10): flows are 255 cfs, PMD activity, reported by 4 shops.
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Reports indicate good conditions. flow at 252 cfs.
Tailwater below Bowman Dam. Consistent year-round nymphing.
Current Flow
255cfs
| Insect | Stage | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| PMD | — | afternoon |
| Caddis | adult | — |
| Midge | adult | — |
| Mayfly | nymph | — |
Fly Fishers Place
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.
Fly Fishers Place
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.
Fly Fishers Place
The Crooked River is accessible but smoky conditions are present in the area.
View original report ↗Confluence Fly Shop
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.
Odfw Central Zone
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.
Fly Fishers Place
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.
Fly And Field
The Crooked River is fishing consistently with stable flows keeping trout active in softer current seams, tailouts, and deeper runs. Nymphing produces the most consistent action, with dry fly opportunities best during evening rises.
Odfw Central Zone
Anglers report excellent fishing for trout and whitefish with recent ODFW sampling confirming healthy and robust fish populations. Nymphing with small midge, scud, and mayfly imitations has been most effective, with some fish rising in the afternoon.
Fly Fishers Place
The Crooked River is running cold from bottom releases at the reservoir, keeping conditions safe for fishing especially from the dam down to about mile post 12. Mid-day dry fly action is good particularly when tree shadows fall across the river.
Fly And Field
The Crooked River is fishing well with stable tailwater conditions keeping trout active throughout the day. Subsurface fishing is the most dependable approach, with dry fly opportunities improving during warmer afternoon hours.
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