Middle Deschutes River Fishing Report

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; Riverbend Park and Riley Ranch also productive.

The Middle Deschutes is low and warm and should be avoided until significant cooling occurs. If fishing, go at dawn and wrap up by noon, and monitor water temperatures closely.

The Middle Deschutes has been fishing well in early mornings and evenings, with large fish caught on caddis dries at last light and strong nymph and streamer action. Midday fishing is too hot and not recommended.

The Middle Deschutes is too warm to fish, especially with very hot days approaching. Anglers are encouraged to give fish a rest.

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; Riverbend Park and Riley Ranch also productive.

The Middle Deschutes is very hot during the day, making it a morning or late-evening fishery. Caddis dries have been productive right before dark, with nymphing recommended earlier in the day.

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.