First off, be careful out there. Seems like people are getting the feeling we are out of the woods but this week Deschutes County had a spike in cases so we are diligent in mask wearing at the shop. Please wear one when you visit us. Fishing overall has been good. Here is the breakdown … Continue reading 2020 Memorial Weekend Fishing Report
Lower Deschutes River
Lower Deschutes Update 5/18/20
We just got good news from the BLM that the floating will open on 5/21/2020 from Warm Springs to Trout Creek and from Trout Creek to the Maupin Area. Harpham Flats and Sandy Beach will continue to be closed. At this time, we do not have confirmation that the tribal side of the river from … Continue reading Lower Deschutes Update 5/18/20
Central Oregon fishing report 5/15/2020
Happy Friday everyone. Thanks again for reading our fishing report and thanks for all of you reaching out to say how much you enjoyed them, even when I'm a cranky old bastard. You guys are the best! Lower Deschutes- We got an email this afternoon that didn't make me too happy. We believed we were … Continue reading Central Oregon fishing report 5/15/2020
Central Oregon Fishing Report 5/8/2020
Plenty of exciting things to report and talk about this week in our report. As you know, we love East Lake so it is exciting to report the road to Paulina and East Lake opened today (5/8/20) and access is open. More on that below. Salmonflies are all over the Deschutes from Maupin to Bend. … Continue reading Central Oregon Fishing Report 5/8/2020
May 1st (2020) Fishing Report
First off, good news for all of our non-resident friends, beginning May 5th you are allowed to fish in Oregon again. I am going to summarize all the waters in this one report, making it easy to read and get info quickly. Overall the fishing in Central Oregon is good. Lakes and Rivers. So here … Continue reading May 1st (2020) Fishing Report
Opening Day Fishing Report for 2020
Well, it is going to be a weird opener for trout season in 2020. Everything is a bit weird now, so we go with the flow. I know a lot of us are excited to see the lakes opening up.I just spoke with my Special Use Coordinator at the Bend Office of USFS, and he … Continue reading Opening Day Fishing Report for 2020
Deschutes River fishing report 3/20/20
The Middle Deschutes is running 427 cfs out of Bend, so after Tumalo Creek comes in it'll be a bit higher from Tumalo State Park to Lake Billy Chinook. That is high'ish, but certainly fishable. Careful access can provide very good fishing now. March Browns are on. Of course there will be some BWO's, a … Continue reading Deschutes River fishing report 3/20/20
Lower Deschutes Fishing Report 3/7/20
Don't forget all water adjacent to the Warm Springs Reservation are closed until 4/22/20. So no fishing at WS, Mecca, Trout Creek or South Jct. You need to get down below the reservation boundary and that means Maupin. From Maupin upstream to the Locked gate is our favorite. Stonefly nymphs, Soft Hackle PT, Hares Ear, … Continue reading Lower Deschutes Fishing Report 3/7/20
Lower Deschutes Maupin Area fishing report 2/18/20
The access road up from town to the locked gate is producing well on nymphs, with a little dry fly action on BWO's around noon on a lot of the days. Stonefly Nymphs have been excellent, and Green Perdigons, Soft Hackle PT's, Copper John, Sparkle Pupa and Walts Worms have been the ticket. We are … Continue reading Lower Deschutes Maupin Area fishing report 2/18/20
Lower Deschutes fishing report 1/31/20
Remember the area adjacent to the Warm Springs Reservation is closed (both sides of the river) until April 22nd. So, no fishing at WS, Mecca, Trout Creek or South Jct. But...the Maupin area up to the Locked Gate area and down stream towards Mack's is a great bet now on BWO's and especially good nymphing. … Continue reading Lower Deschutes fishing report 1/31/20