🎣 Fishing Reports
Daily conditions, flows, and hatch reports for Central Oregon fly fishing waters.
Crooked River Fishing Report – October 3, 2026 | BWOs & Midges Firing in Prime Fall Conditions
The Crooked River tailwater below Bowman Dam is in prime fall condition with crystal-clear water at 55°F and flows at 1,210 CFS (below Opal Springs gauge). Blue-Winged Olives are peaking this month, midges are ever-present, and the canyon is uncrowded. October is the best month of the year to fish this Central Oregon gem.
Crooked River Fishing Report – October 2, 2026: High Flows Demand a Deep Nymph Game
The Crooked River tailwater is running high at 1,270 cfs with off-color conditions following late-season reservoir releases from Bowman Dam. Water temp is a solid 55°F. Skip the dry flies today — go deep with Zebra Midges, Copper Johns, and Woolly Buggers along the slow bank margins for the best results.
Crooked River Fishing Report – October 1, 2026: High Water Alert, Mahogany Duns Emerging
The Crooked River is running elevated at 1,310 cfs with off-color water from increased dam releases. Despite the higher flows, fish are holding in predictable bank-side lies and the October Mahogany Dun hatch is beginning — nymph tight to structure and watch for afternoon rises.
Crooked River Fishing Report – September 30, 2026
The Crooked River tailwater below Bowman Dam is fishing clear and cold at 54.7°F, with wild redband rainbows actively sipping midges in the tailouts and BWOs beginning their fall appearance. Bring a Zebra Midge, Pheasant Tail Nymph, and Parachute Adams — one of Central Oregon's finest September days on the water.
Crooked River Fishing Report — September 29, 2026: Mahogany Duns at Peak, Elevated Flows
Mahogany Dun hatches are firing on the Crooked River tailwater this week — a September highlight not to miss. However, elevated flows of 1,320 cfs make wading challenging; fish bank-accessible seams with a Parachute Adams or Zebra Midge dropper for best results at 54°F water temperatures.
Crooked River Fishing Report — September 28, 2026
The Crooked River tailwater is running elevated at 1,310 cfs today, making wade fishing challenging — focus on the first 2–3 miles below Bowman Dam where flows are lower, and fish subsurface with Zebra Midges and Pheasant Tail Nymphs in the slower seams. Water temperature is a stellar 54°F year-round.
Crooked River Fishing Report – September 27, 2026 | Mahogany Dun Season Begins
The Crooked River is running elevated at 1,190 CFS with crystal-clear 54.5°F water — Mahogany Dun season is officially underway. Target eddies and inside bends with a Zebra Midge or Parachute Adams as this tailwater favorite kicks into its best fall hatch cycle.
Crooked River Fishing Report – September 26, 2026: Elevated Flows, Midges & BWOs Producing
The Crooked River is running at 1,280 cfs with off-color water following recent precipitation — above normal for the tailwater. Water temps are a solid 55°F; fish the upper Chimney Rock reach near Bowman Dam for the cleanest conditions, targeting midges and BWOs with Zebra Midges and Pheasant Tails.
Crooked River Fishing Report – September 25, 2026: BWOs Rising & October Caddis Arriving
The Crooked River tailwater below Bowman Dam is delivering prime fall conditions — crystal clear 55°F water at low flows (~100–120 cfs) with wild redband rainbows feeding confidently on BWO hatches from mid-morning through early afternoon. October Caddis are beginning to appear in the bankside vegetation, and technical dry-fly fishing with Parachute Adams and Zebra Midges is outstanding throughout the canyon near Terrebonne and Crooked River Ranch.
Crooked River Fishing Report – September 24, 2026: Elevated Flows, Midges & BWOs Producing in Soft Water
The Crooked River below Bowman Dam is running at elevated 1,280 cfs as irrigation-season releases wind down — clarity is off-color but water temp is a productive 55°F and fish are actively feeding in seams, back-eddies, and soft bankside runs. Heavy nymph rigs with Copper John and Pheasant Tail are your best bet; expect flows to drop significantly within 1–3 weeks for ideal conditions.
Crooked River Fishing Report — September 23, 2026 | Mahogany Duns & Midges Firing on the Wild & Scenic
The Crooked River's Wild and Scenic reach is firing on all cylinders with crystal-clear water at 55°F and mahogany duns emerging mid-morning. Wild redband rainbows are rising to Parachute Adams, and Zebra Midges on a dropper rig are producing fish throughout the day — excellent conditions for fall fly fishing near Terrebonne.
Crooked River Fishing Report – September 22, 2026: Elevated Flows, Mahogany Duns Emerging
The Crooked River is running elevated at 1,280 cfs with off-color water, but trout are still feeding actively at 55°F. Target back eddies and slower seams with Zebra Midges and Pheasant Tail Nymphs; Mahogany Dun hatches are beginning mid-day for dry fly opportunities.
Crooked River Fishing Report – September 21, 2026: Elevated Flows, Midges & Nymphs Still Producing
The Crooked River is running elevated at 1,310 cfs (USGS gauge below Opal Springs) with excellent 55°F water temperatures. Flows are above seasonal norms but the spring-fed tailwater is keeping clarity fishable — focus on protected edges and eddies with Zebra Midges and Pheasant Tail Nymphs for the best results today.
Crooked River Fishing Report – September 20, 2026
The Crooked River below Bowman Dam is delivering exceptional dry fly fishing in September with 55°F crystal-clear water. BWOs and PMDs are hatching mid-morning, caddis mid-day, and early October Caddis are beginning to show. Outstanding technical fishing for Central Oregon rainbows.
Crooked River Fishing Report – September 19, 2026
The Crooked River below Bowman Dam is fishing well on September 19th with 1,280 cfs of crystal-clear 55°F water. Zebra Midges and Pheasant Tail Nymphs are the go-to nymphs, with sporadic BWO dry fly action on overcast stretches — and 4,000+ trout per mile means the odds are in your favor.