Metolius River Fishing Report

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These observations do not support one combined outlook. Read the station measurements and reports by reach below.

Crystal-clear spring-fed river. Challenging technical fishing.

rainbow trout · bull trout · brook trout · whitefish

Current Metolius River fishing conditions

A quick view of the latest report, gauge, hatch, and fly data available for this water. Missing observations are left unreported rather than estimated.

Fishing outlook
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Flow & temperature
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Water clarity
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Access, closures & regulations

Recent reports mention pool below Allingham Bridge, Canyon Creek down to Bridge 99; Headwaters toward the Gorge for Golden Stones, below Bridge 99; Wizard Falls and the Canyon.

Access and seasonal rules can change. Check current regulations and closures with Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife ↗

Reference location for this water. Individual reports and gauges may describe other locations; this is not a verified access point.

Metolius River location

44.5800, -121.5100

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Gauge observations

Observations from the last 48 hours. Each measurement and chart describes its named station.

USGS 14091500

Latest flow
1,200 cfs
USGS 14091500
Latest water temperature
43.9°F
USGS 14091500
10/25/202610/27/2026
1,190 cfs1,200 cfs

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Recent reports by reach

Locations come from the source report. A gauge reference does not establish where every fishing observation was made. Hatches and fly recommendations belong to their individual report.

pool below Allingham Bridge

Fly Fishers Place

2026-10-26GOOD

The Metolius is a top choice this week for bull trout on streamers, nymphing, and afternoon hatches. Kokanee spawn is winding down and eggs are drifting, triggering good feeding activity below spawning beds.

Reported location: pool below Allingham Bridge

Hatches in this report: Blue Wing Olive, PMD, Cinygmula, Mahogany Dun, October Caddis, Midge.

Jig 20 Inchers #10Golden Stones #6-12Zebra Midges #18-24October Caddis #8-10Caddis Pupa Tan #14-16Caddis Pupa Olive #14-162 Bit Hookers #18-22PerdigonsWalt's WormsPheasant TailsDuracell'sCDC Guide Hares EarBlue Prince NymphsBlue Wing Olives #18-20PMD's #16Quill Gordon #16Upright Parachute Rusty #16Purple Comparadun #16-20Clark's StoneGriffiths Gnats #20-22Midge Emergers #20-22Eggs
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Canyon Creek down to Bridge 99; Headwaters toward the Gorge for Golden Stones

Fly Fishers Place

2026-10-17GOOD

The Metolius is fishing nicely with variable dry fly action depending on location — hatches can be prolific in one run and absent in the next. Nymphing with eggs, caddis pupa, and perdigons, plus small streamers, has been very productive.

Reported location: Canyon Creek down to Bridge 99; Headwaters toward the Gorge for Golden Stones

Reported water clarity: clear

Hatches in this report: Green Drake, Flav, PMD, BWO, Mahogany Dun, Cinygmula, October Caddis, October Caddis, Golden Stone, Little Olive Stone.

Green Drake #10Flav #14PMD #16BWO #18-20Mahogany Dun #16Cinygmula #16Clark's Stone #10Norm WoodsTan Caddis #16Grey Caddis #12-14Charcoal Caddis #18Caddis Pupa October #8Caddis Pupa Tan #16Caddis Pupa Olive #14Caddis Pupa Grey #18Soft Hackle PT #14-18Split Case PMD Perdigon #16-18Jig Napoleon #14-18Stonefly Nymphs #8-12Egg nymphBusta SeamzParachute #16-18Hemingway #16-18Henryville #16-18
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Reach not specified

Fly And Field

2026-10-16GOOD

The Metolius is offering a solid mix of fall fishing with stable flows and cool water keeping conditions favorable. Nymphing has been the most consistent approach, while streamers are producing bull trout around deeper pools and structure.

Reported water clarity: clear

Hatches in this report: PMD, BWO, Mahogany Dun, Caddis, Green Drake, October Caddis, Little Olive Stone, Golden Stone, Caddis.

BWO Film Critic #18-20Mahogany Dun #16Green Drake #10-12PMD Film Critic #16-18Tan X-Caddis #14-16October Caddis #6-8Little Olive Stone #16-18Glo Bug #10-14Brown/Olive Perdigon #16-18Olive Sculpzilla #4-6
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Pnw Fly Fishing

2026-10-11FAIR

Guides worked hard under challenging conditions including low flows, high water and air temperatures, sun glare, and crowded water.

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Fly Fishers Place

2026-10-11GOOD

Nymph fishing has been the best, but good hatches and dry fly opportunities are also occurring. Bull trout fishing is at its best of the year due to abundant kokanee in the river.

Hatches in this report: Flav, Drake, PMD, Blue Wing Olive, Mahogany Dun, Cinygmula, Caddis (dark grey #18), Caddis (tan #14-16), October Caddis (#8), Golden Stonefly, Little Olive Stonefly.

eggscaddis pupasoft hackle PTTJ Hooker20 IncherWalt's WormperdigonsClarks StoneNorm Woods SpecialHemingway'solive parachute caddis #18
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Fly And Field

2026-10-09GOOD

Fall fishing is in a productive stretch with cool water, stable flows, and fish spread through pocket water, deeper runs, and softer edges. Both surface and subsurface fishing are productive, with Chinook and bull trout spawning activity underway — anglers should avoid redds.

Reported water clarity: clear

Hatches in this report: BWO, PMD, Mahogany Dun, Caddis, Green Drake, October Caddis, Little Olive Stone, October Caddis.

BWO Film Critic #18-20Mahogany Dun #16Green Drake #10-12Flav #14Tan X-Caddis #16October Caddis #6-8Little Olive Stone #16-18October Caddis Pupa #8-10Brown/Olive Perdigon #16-18Olive Sculpzilla #4-6
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Fly Fishers Place

2026-10-04GOOD

Hatches are kicking into gear with good dry fly opportunities late morning, afternoon, and evening. Nymphing and streamer fishing are productive throughout the day, and bull trout spawning behavior is beginning so anglers should watch for redds.

Hatches in this report: Blue Wing Olive, Pale Morning Dun, PMD, BWO, Ameletus, Caddis, Micro Caddis, Golden Stonefly, Little Olive Stonefly, Salmonfly, Cascade Stone, October Caddis.

Blue Wing Olive #18-22Blue Wing Olive #24Pale Morning Dun #16Pale Morning Dun #18Ameletus #14Rusty Spinner #16-18Olive Spinner #20-22Iris Caddis #20 yellowCDC Caddis #20Elk Hair Caddis #20Iris Caddis #14-16 tanIris Caddis #14-16 oliveHenryville #14-16Corn Fed #14-16X Caddis #14-16Golden Stone #8-12Little Olive Stone #16-18Salmonfly #6Cascade Stone #6-8Soft Hackle PT2 BitsCaddis PupaPMD Micro MayBWO Micro MayRed Lightning BugSplit Back PMDFrenchiePerdigon olivePerdigon brownPerdigon purpleGolden Stone nymphEggs
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Fly And Field

2026-10-02GOOD

Cooler weather and stable flows are providing favorable fall fishing conditions. Bull trout fishing has been particularly good with larger streamers around deeper pools, while multiple dry fly and nymph options remain productive.

Reported water clarity: clear

Hatches in this report: Green Drake, Green Drake, PMD, BWO, Mahogany Dun, Caddis, October Caddis, October Caddis.

Green Drake #10-12Flav #14BWO Film Critic #18-20Mahogany Dun #16Tan X-Caddis #16October Caddis #6-8Little Olive Stone #16-18October Caddis Pupa #8-10Brown/Olive Perdigon #16-18Olive Sculpzilla #4-6
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Fly Fishers Place

2026-09-27EXCELLENT

Metolius is fishing very well with an excellent mix of hatches and techniques. Spawning kokanee have added protein to the system, boosting bull trout and streamer action in particular.

Reported water clarity: clear

Hatches in this report: Drake, Flav, PMD, BWO, Mahogany Dun, Caddis, Caddis, Caddis, Little Olive Stonefly, Golden Stonefly.

Quill Gordon #16Upright Rusty #16Purple Comparadun #16Adams #10-18Tan Caddis #16Grey Caddis #14-16Orange Caddis #6-8Micro Caddis #18-20little olive stone #16-18golden stone #8-12cascade stone #6sculpzilla
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below Bridge 99; Wizard Falls and the Canyon

Fly Fishers Place

2026-09-29EXCELLENT

The best 8 weeks of fishing of the year is starting on the Metolius, with an intense multi-hatch period underway. Nymphing is good and bull trout are active for streamer anglers with big articulated patterns.

Reported location: below Bridge 99; Wizard Falls and the Canyon

Hatches in this report: PMD, BWO, Mahogany Dun, Ameletus, Flav, Green Drake, Cinygmula, Rusty Spinner, Light Olive Spinner, Green Drake Spinner, Tan Micro Caddis, Tan Caddis (Hydropsyche), Olive Caddis, Gray Caddis, October Caddis, Little Olive Stone, Golden Stone, Salmonfly, Cascade Stone, Midge.

Quill Gordon #16Upright Rusty #16Olive Haze #14Jeff's Flav #14Film Critic #14Purple Comparadun #14ComparadunParachuteGriffiths Gnat #20-22Rusty Spinner #16-18-20Light Olive Spinner #18-20-22Green Drake Spinner #10-12-14#20 Tan Micro Caddis#16 Tan CaddisOlive Caddis #16-18Gray Caddis #14October Caddis #8TJ Hooker20 IncherPMD Split Case2 Bit HookersSoft Hackle PTFat Ass CaddisGolden Stone NymphBlack Stone NymphOctober Caddis PupaWalt's WormPerdigon BrownPerdigon OlivePerdigon PurpleCircus PeanutMilk ShakeSir Mix a LotBusta SeamzSparkle MinnowSquirrel LeechSlum Lord
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