Score.FishOdfw Southeast Zone
2026-09-10GOOD
Crappie fishing in Owyhee Reservoir has been good.
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Owyhee River Fishing Report
As of September 11, 2026, the Owyhee River is fishing Great (8.7/10): flows are 116 cfs, Midge activity, reported by 2 shops.
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Reports indicate good conditions. flow at 116 cfs.
The score improved 0.2 points since the previous update.
Remote high-desert tailwater below Owyhee Dam in southeastern Oregon. Trophy brown trout fishery with technical sight fishing.
brown trout · rainbow trout
8.7
Current Owyhee 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
- Great · 8.7/10
- Current flow
- 116 cfs
- Water temperature
- Not reported
- Water clarity
- clear
Hatches & recommended flies
Current reports mention Midge, BWO, PMD. Recommended flies include Blue Wing Olive, Zebra Midge, Olsen's Peacock Blowtorch Barbless #22-24, Pale Morning Dun.
Access, closures & regulations
Recent reports mention Owyhee Reservoir, near Rome, OR, Owyhee River near Rome, OR.
Access and seasonal rules can change. Check current regulations and closures with Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife ↗
Owyhee River location
43.6544, -117.2558
Flow Data
Current Flow
116cfs
9/9/20269/11/2026
115 cfs116 cfs
Signal Breakdown
Overall Signal
8.7Great
River Flow
10.0
Shop Reports
7.0
Report Agreement
10.0
Recommended Flies
Blue Wing OliveZebra MidgeOlsen's Peacock Blowtorch Barbless #22-24Pale Morning DunBionic Ant 2.0 - Black #16Bionic Hopper - Tan #12Olsen's Hare's Ear Blowtorch Barbless #20-28Roza's World Spain Perdigon Barbless #18-32
What's Hatching
| Insect | Stage | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Midge | adult | morning |
| BWO | emerger | morning |
| PMD | dun | afternoon |
| Mahogany Dun | dun | afternoon |
| Terrestrials | adult | midday |
| Crane Fly | adult | evening |
| Caddis | adult | evening |
| Terrestrial | adult | midday |
| Terrestrial (Ant) | adult | midday |
Recent Reports
Fly Fish Food
2026-09-06GOOD
Flows are at 72 cfs and gin-clear, requiring stealthy approaches, long fine leaders (12-14 ft to 6X-7X), and precise drag-free drifts. Midges and Baetis are the primary hatches, with terrestrials productive mid-morning through early afternoon and Mahogany Duns expected in the afternoon.
Juju Baetis Tungsten #22Parachute - Blue Wing Olive #22Black Zebra Midge (TBH) #20Olsen's Peacock Blowtorch Barbless #22-24Top Secret Baetis #16Tungsten Split Case Nymph - PMD #20Bionic Ant 2.0 - Black #16Bionic Hopper - Tan #12Egan's Silver Bullet - Baetis #14Olsen's Hare's Ear Blowtorch Barbless #20-28Roza's World Spain Perdigon Barbless #18-32Barr's Flashback Emerger - BWO #22
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2026-09-03GOOD
Crappie fishing in Owyhee Reservoir has been reported as good.
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Fly Fish Food
2026-08-30GOOD
The Owyhee is running gin-clear and extremely low at 58 cfs, demanding long fine leaders (12+ ft) and precise drag-free presentations. Early morning and evening windows are critical as midday heat pushes fish deep; big browns are holding in shaded undercut banks.
Juju Baetis Tungsten #22Parachute - Blue Wing Olive #22Olsen's Peacock Blowtorch Barbless #22-24Black Zebra Midge (TBH) #20Olsen's Hare's Ear Blowtorch Barbless #20-28Tungsten Split Case Nymph - PMD #20Bionic Ant 2.0 - Black #16Bionic Hopper - Tan #12Corn-fed Caddis (CDC) Tan #20Top Secret Baetis #16Egan's CDC Rainbow Warrior #22Roza's World Spain Perdigon Barbless #18-32
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2026-08-27GOOD
Crappie fishing in Owyhee Reservoir has been reported as good. No additional detail on techniques or conditions provided.
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2026-08-20GOOD
Crappie fishing in Owyhee Reservoir has been reported as good. No further detail on specific conditions was provided.
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2026-08-16FAIR
The Owyhee is running extremely low at 50 cfs and gin-clear, creating highly technical sight-fishing conditions requiring long fine leaders and drag-free drifts. Extreme heat (92°F forecast) is compressing fish activity hard into early morning hours before the bite shuts down.
Tungsten Split Case Nymph - PMD #20Stealth Link Mercer - PMD #20Pheasant Tail Tungsten #20Juju Baetis Tungsten #22Olsen's Peacock Blowtorch Barbless #22-24Black Zebra Midge (TBH) #20Parachute - Blue Wing Olive #22Bionic Ant 2.0 - Black #16Egan's Tungsten Surveyor #18Olsen's Hare's Ear Blowtorch Barbless #20-28Roza's World Spain Perdigon Barbless #18-32Corn-fed Caddis (CDC) Tan #20
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2026-08-13GOOD
Crappie fishing in Owyhee Reservoir has been reported as good. No additional detail on techniques or conditions provided.
View original report ↗Fly Fish Food
2026-08-09GOOD
The Owyhee is running low and crystal clear at 55.6 cfs, demanding precise presentations, fine tippet, and stealthy approaches. Fish early before midday heat pushes fish deep; morning dry-fly and nymph fishing is most productive, with evening caddis activity offering a second window.
Tungsten Split Case Nymph - PMD #20Stealth Link Mercer - PMD #20Juju Baetis Tungsten #22Black Zebra Midge (TBH) #20Olsen's Hare's Ear Blowtorch Barbless #20Parachute - Blue Wing Olive #22Roza's World Spain Perdigon Barbless #18Olsen's Quilldigon - Olive - Barbless #22Egan's CDC Rainbow Warrior #22Bionic Ant 2.0 - Black #16Sculpzilla - Olive #4Corn-fed Caddis (CDC) Olive #20
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2026-08-06GOOD
Crappie fishing in Owyhee Reservoir has been reported as good. No additional details on techniques or conditions provided.
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