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Deschutes and Crooked River Fly Fishing Reports

 | By River Borne on 9/25/2010 2:04:00 PM | Views (47)


Deschutes River -  4000 CFS

Trout - Trout fishing is excellent in the upper sections of the Deschutes. Though it is mainly a nymph and streamer bite at this point. With the cooler nights of late we have seen a really good bite!

Both long line nymphing and euro nymphing techniques will work, as well as a variety of nymph patterns. Though we definitely have a few favorites!

Getting on the bottom is key, this is the time of year we start using small stonefly nymphs again. Jimmy Legs, or Pat's rubbers legs in size 10-12's are deadly, with a dropper will produce.
Mayfly nymph patterns start producing more as well as we will start seeing more mayfly hatches headed into fall, especially on overcast days. Lighting bugs (Purple) Flash Back PT's, Tungsten Split Cased PMD's and BWO patterns all produce as droppers...

If nypmphing is not your cup a tea try throwing a streamer like an olive or black skulpzilla pattern and hold on!

Steelhead - There was a good early push of fish over the dams and many turned into the Deschutes. There have been some good catches up high as Maupin at this point. The big push of fish that usually shows up this time of year is a bit late. So keep your fingers crossed that it does show up. Otherwise the run is looking to below average again.. That being said there is always some opportunities  for fish. Cover a lot of water and enjoy the search. And at some point the stars will align and that line will come tight!

We still have some availability for Deschutes River Steelhead day and multi day trips. We have a prime slot from 9/25-10/3 available at this time. We always get into fish this time of year!

More more info on Deschutes River Steelhead trips Read On... To Book or to get more info you can also call 541-647-2584


Crooked River - 276 CFS

The Crooked fished really well for us in August. We saw a very consistent PMD hatch all month long. Typically we nymphed in the morning and did some dry fly fishing once the hatch started mid day. Its a midge bite in the AM, switching over to a mayfly nymph/emerger bite, then dry flies baby!!

The river has had good flows, and we have seen a rebound in fish numbers and some with size. The river will continue to fish well through out the fall.
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This Fishing Report was submitted on 9/25/2010 2:04:00 PM by River Borne and last updated on 3/21/2021 8:36:30 PM.


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