Below Bridge 99; Wizard Falls and the Canyon mentioned for Cascade Stones
As of September 11, 2026, the Metolius River is fishing Great (8.7/10): flows are 1,210 cfs, PMD activity, reported by 3 shops.
Last updated
Reports indicate good conditions. flow at 1220 cfs.
The score dropped 0.2 points since the previous update.
Crystal-clear spring-fed river. Challenging technical fishing.
A quick view of the latest report, gauge, hatch, and fly data available for this water. Missing observations are left unreported rather than estimated.
Current reports mention PMD, BWO, Tan Caddis. Recommended flies include Pale Morning Dun, October Caddis, Stonefly Nymph, Olive Haze #14.
Recent reports mention Below Bridge 99; Wizard Falls and the Canyon mentioned for Cascade Stones, Above Allingham Campground Bridge (NF-1217); fly-only above Bridge 99 (Lower Bridge), Below Bridge 99; Wizard Falls and the Canyon for Cascade Stones.
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Metolius River location
44.5800, -121.5100
Current Flow
1,210cfs
| Insect | Stage | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| PMD | dun | — |
| BWO | dun | — |
| Tan Caddis | adult | — |
| October Caddis | adult | — |
| Little Olive Stone | adult | — |
| Golden Stone | adult | — |
| Green Drake | dun | — |
| Mahogany Dun | dun | — |
| Ameletus | dun | — |
| Flav | dun | — |
| Cinygmula | dun | — |
| Rusty Spinner | spinner | evening |
| Light Olive Spinner | spinner | evening |
| Green Drake Spinner | spinner | morning |
| Tan Micro Caddis | adult | evening |
| Hydropsyche Caddis | adult | evening |
| Little Olive Stonefly | adult | — |
| Salmonfly | adult | — |
| Cascade Stone | adult | — |
| Midge | emerger | — |
| Caddis | adult | evening |
| stonefly | adult | afternoon |
| Olive Caddis | adult | evening |
| Gray Caddis | adult | evening |
| Golden Stonefly | adult | — |
| Micro Caddis | adult | — |
| Olive Mayfly | dun | evening |
| Caddis Pupa | nymph | — |
| Ameletus Mayfly | dun | afternoon |
| Salmon Fly | adult | — |
| Ant | adult | afternoon |
| Beetle | adult | afternoon |
| Blue Wing Olive | dun | afternoon |
| Pale Morning Dun | dun | afternoon |
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Fly And Field
Cooler fall weather is broadening the hatch mix and creating good fishing throughout the day. Chinook and bull trout are spawning, so anglers should watch for redds and give spawning fish plenty of space.
Fly Fishers Place
The Metolius is fishing extremely well for trout and bull trout with an intense multi-hatch season underway. An exceptional variety of hatches are active or coming on, including PMDs, BWOs, Mahogany Duns, Flavs, caddis, and stoneflies, making the next six weeks a prime window.
Fly And Field
Cooler fall weather is setting up favorable conditions on the Metolius, with fish spread throughout pocket water, deeper slots, and softer edges around structure. Bull trout are active and spawning; anglers should avoid redds and give spawning fish space.
Odfw Central Zone
Excellent fishing for mountain whitefish, redband trout, and bull trout. Prolific fall hatches beginning including green drakes, caddis, stoneflies, BWOs, and PMDs; streamers effective for bull trout.
Fly Fishers Place
The best 8 weeks of fishing of the year is starting on the Metolius with an intense mix of hatches including PMDs, BWOs, Mahogany Duns, Flavs, Green Drakes, Caddis, and Stoneflies. Nymphing, dry fly, and streamer fishing for bull trout with large articulated patterns are all productive.
Fly And Field
The Metolius is in great shape as August ends, with cold water keeping fish active throughout the system. Focusing on deeper slots, pocket water, and softer edges with clean presentations is key to consistent action.
Fly Fishers Place
The Metolius is fishing well across all sections with diverse hatches including micro caddis, BWO, rusty spinners, PMD, and the first October Caddis of the season. Bull trout numbers are good but anglers should avoid areas with spawning activity and redds.
Fly And Field
Excellent conditions on the Metolius in late August, with cold water keeping fish active and spread throughout the system. Both surface and subsurface fishing are producing well, including good bull trout activity on streamers.
Fly Fishers Place
The Metolius is ramping up with good hatches late morning, afternoon, and evening through the final weeks of August. Dry fly fishing is improving with diverse mayfly, caddis, and stonefly activity; nymphing and streamer fishing also productive throughout the day.
Fly And Field
Cold spring-fed water is providing excellent conditions throughout the Metolius with fish spread across pocket water, deeper slots, and softer edges near structure. A broad hatch mix and active bull trout make August a strong time to fish the system.
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