Deschutes River - October 3rd 2020

 | By Seamus on 10/5/2020 8:51:12 PM | Views (232)

Recorded:

72 ° F

Fishing: Fair

Deschutes River Summer Steelhead Report
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Steelhead fishing is slow, but a little bit better. And I do mean little. Steelhead counts over The Dalles Dam is very slightly higher compared to last years numbers. Last week we saw a few more fish moving over Sherars Falls. Just enough to give us a bit more hope. Keep in mind, it's not even close to what it should be, but, steelhead movement none the less.

If you are in our area and plan on doing some camping, the Deschutes river access road and campsites are open. The Deschutes River corridor fire danger is extreme. No camp fires allowed and no smoking unless you are in your vehicle. This rule is in effect until October 15th. They might extend it if we don't get any rain soon. Please be safe.

White river is still milky / brown, but not as bad as it was a few days ago. The visibility in the Deschutes River is much better and is fishable down to the mouth. Get out there and have some fun.
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Deschutes Red Side Trout Report:
 
Trout fishing is fair, you need to put a little bit more effort into your game. BWO’s, and Caddis are the current hatches. The abundance of these hatches are low. This means that most of your fishing should be done with nymphs and wet flies.   

Fish fast water runs, pockets, riffles and the deep runs below those riffles. Try back eddies first thing in the morning. Great for spent caddis and midge patterns. During the day, if you want to brave the heat, fish those rocky steep bank deep water runs. Add a long piece of tippet to get your flies deep!

Hatches are BWO’s and Caddis. I suggest using sizes 16’s to 20’s. in any stage, larva, pupa and adults.

Pattern suggestions: Thorax BWO 18’s, Elk hair Caddis, 16’s, 18’s, Hares Ear Soft Hackle, 14’s & 16’s, Prince Nymphs, 10’s and 12’s, Sparkle Soft Hackles, 16’s, 18’s, CDC BH Pheasant tails, 14’s, & 16’s Double bead caddis, 14’s and 16’s. Lightening Bugs, 16’s, Rainbow Warriors, 16’s & 18’s.

We will show you some other new patterns that have just arrived that we think will help change the minds of some of those stubborn red side trout.

River level is 3,670 CFS and the water temperature is 62 degrees.

I encourage you to click on “Monthly Hatch Chart” to see what you can expect during this month. Its also a great way to get a sneak preview of hatches in the months ahead.

Please join and support the Deschutes River Alliance. We are fighting very hard to preserve, protect and maintain the health and wellness of the Deschutes River.

Thank you for your understanding and patience. Again, I will do whatever I can to provide you with the best customer service I can, given the current Covid 19 circumstances.

Stay away from me,

  John Smeraglio
Deschutes Canyon Fly Shop
599 S. Hwy 197, Maupin, OR. 97037
(541) 395-2565
john@flyfishingdeschutes.com




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Catch Information

Species:
Rainbow Trout

This Fishing Report was submitted on 10/5/2020 8:51:12 PM by Seamus and last updated on 10/5/2020 8:51:12 PM.

Location

599 S Hwy 197
Maupin, OR US

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