🎣 Fishing Reports
Daily conditions, flows, and hatch reports for Central Oregon fly fishing waters.
Crooked River Fishing Report – May 16, 2026: Mother’s Day Caddis Hatch in Full Swing
The Mother’s Day Caddis hatch is firing hard on the Crooked River tailwater. Flows are elevated at 1,140 cfs at the Opal Springs gauge; focus on the prime stretch below Bowman Dam for the best wade fishing. Water is clear and 55°F — Elk Hair Caddis, Zebra Midge, and Pheasant Tail Nymphs are the go-to flies right now.
Lower Deschutes River Fishing Report – May 16, 2026: Caddis Taking Over, Elevated Flows Fishable
Flows are elevated at 3,720 cfs but the Lower Deschutes is fishing well — Redbands are active and the caddis hatch is the dominant surface event. Run a caddis dropper off your Chubby Chernobyl, nymph the mornings, and go dry in the evenings for the best action from Trout Creek to Maupin.
Crooked River Fishing Report – May 15, 2026: Caddis in Full Force, Watch the Rising Flows
The Crooked River tailwater is seeing elevated flows for mid-May 2026 as irrigation season ramps up from Bowman Dam, with the USGS gauge near Culver at 1,180 cfs and water temps at 55°F. The Mother's Day Caddis hatch is in full force — sub-surface caddis and midge patterns are the top producers right now.
Deschutes River Fishing Report – May 15, 2026: Salmonfly Season Hits Its Stride
The Lower Deschutes is firing on all cylinders for mid-May 2026 — salmonflies are migrating with the peak hatch approaching, caddis are thick in the evenings, and flows are running at 3,720 cfs with water temps at 57°F. Dry-dropper rigs and stonefly patterns are the call of the day.
Crooked River Report – May 14, 2026: Mother's Day Caddis in Full Swing
The Crooked River tailwater below Bowman Dam is producing excellent fishing as the Mother's Day Caddis hatch arrives in full force. Water is clear at 54.7°F with the prime tailwater section running a comfortable ~250 cfs. Load up on Elk Hair Caddis, Copper Johns, and Pheasant Tail Nymphs — this is peak season for Central Oregon's finest tailwater trout fishery.
Lower Deschutes River Report – May 14, 2026: Salmonfly Hatch Heating Up
The Lower Deschutes is firing up as the salmonfly hatch kicks into gear near Maupin. USGS flows are running 3,800 cfs at Moody with water temps at a warm 59.7°F — conditions that favor the big dry fly action that makes this river legendary. Grab a Chubby Chernobyl or Stimulator and get out there this week.
Crooked River Report — May 13, 2026: Mother's Day Caddis in Full Swing
The Mother's Day Caddis hatch is in full swing on the Crooked River below Bowman Dam — olive caddis are covering the water from mid-morning through afternoon, and wild rainbows are rising throughout the canyon. Water temps are a comfortable 55°F and visibility is excellent in the prime fishing section.
Deschutes River Report — May 13, 2026: Salmonfly Hatch Peaks Near Maupin
The Salmonfly hatch is in full stride on the Lower Deschutes from Trout Creek through Maupin — with flows at 3,830 CFS and water temps at 61°F, the big bugs are flying and Central Oregon redside rainbows are crushing dry flies. Do not miss this window.
Crooked River Report – May 12, 2026: Elevated Flows from Irrigation Season, Nymphing Still Productive Below Bowman Dam
The Crooked River below Bowman Dam is running at 1,120 CFS with irrigation season in full swing — elevated and slightly off-color, but trout are still active in softer water along the banks. Nymphing with Zebra Midges, Pheasant Tails, and Copper Johns remains the most productive approach.
Deschutes River Report – May 12, 2026: Salmonfly Hatch Hits Full Stride from Maupin to Warm Springs
The Salmonfly hatch is in full swing on the Lower Deschutes from Trout Creek through Maupin, with the hatch front pushing toward Warm Springs today. Flow is 3,860 CFS at 60°F — prime conditions for big dry fly action. Break out your Chubby Chernobyls and Stimulators.
Crooked River Report – May 11, 2026: Mother's Day Caddis Hatch Peaks Near Bowman Dam
The Mother's Day Caddis hatch is peaking on the Crooked River below Bowman Dam — bugs are coming off in massive numbers and trout are actively feeding subsurface. Water is crystal clear at 55°F and olive caddis patterns are the ticket. This is one of Central Oregon's most exciting weeks to be on the water.
Lower Deschutes River Report – May 11, 2026: Salmonfly Hatch Ignites as Flows Run Elevated
The Lower Deschutes salmonfly hatch is officially on — egg layers spotted, caddis thick, and trout are fired up. Flows are elevated at 3,920 CFS at Moody with water running off-color, so target soft bank edges with big attractor dries and heavy nymphs. Get out this week before a cold front can slow things down.
Caddis Hatch Building on the Crooked River — May 10, 2026
The Crooked River's tailwater fishery is approaching prime caddis season with flows at 1,260 cfs and water temps at a comfortable 55°F. Zebra Midges and Pheasant Tail Nymphs are the consistent producers, and the late-afternoon caddis hatch is starting to build — the next two weeks could be exceptional.
Salmonfly Season Ignites on the Lower Deschutes — May 10, 2026
The Lower Deschutes salmonfly hatch is igniting along the Maupin corridor with flows at 3,920 cfs and water temps hitting an early 60°F. Dry-dropper rigs with a Stimulator or Chubby Chernobyl are producing, caddis are thick in the afternoons, and guides are already spotting egg-layers — next weekend looks prime.
Lower Deschutes River Fishing Report — May 9, 2026
The Salmonfly hatch is ON near Maupin — do not miss it. Flows at 3,920 cfs with water temps at 57.9°F. Prime dry fly fishing with Stimulators and Chubby Chernobyls tight to the bank.