🎣 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.
Deschutes River Fishing Report – October 3, 2026 | Fall Trout in Full Swing
The lower Deschutes is fishing excellently for trout with flows at 4,090 CFS and water temps at 60°F. October Caddis, BWOs, and small caddis are all active with minimal pressure following the steelhead closure. Chubby Chernobyls, Parachute Adams, and Elk Hair Caddis are all producing.
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.
Deschutes River Fishing Report – October 2, 2026: October Caddis Prime Time in the Maupin Corridor
The lower Deschutes is firing on all cylinders for October 2nd with 4,060 cfs of clear, 60°F water through the Maupin corridor. October Caddis hatches are in full swing every afternoon with solid BWO action each morning. Prime-time lower Deschutes — don’t miss it.
Deschutes River Fishing Report – October 1, 2026: Steelhead Running Strong, October Caddis in Full Swing
The lower Deschutes is fishing beautifully today with flows at a moderate 4,060 cfs and 61°F water. Summer steelhead are running strong through the Maupin reach, and the October Caddis hatch has kicked off in full force — this is prime fall fishing season on the Deschutes.
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.
Deschutes River Fishing Report – September 30, 2026
The Deschutes is running at 4,060 CFS and a prime 59.7°F — excellent fall conditions with B-run steelhead moving through below Sherars Falls and wild redband trout rising to BWOs and early October Caddis above. Slightly off-color water pushes fish tight to the banks; lead with Elk Hair Caddis, Stimulator, and Woolly Bugger.
Deschutes River Fishing Report — September 29, 2026: Fall Steelhead & Prime BWO Action
Fall steelhead are pushing through the lower Deschutes canyon as Blue-Winged Olive hatches peak from 10 AM–2 PM. Water is clear at 57°F with 4,260 cfs at Moody — prime time to swing a Woolly Bugger for steelhead or match the BWO hatch with a Parachute Adams.
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.
Deschutes River Fishing Report — September 28, 2026
The lower Deschutes is fishing well with 4,410 cfs at Moody and crystal-clear water at 56°F — perfect conditions for BWO dry fly action and B-run steelhead. October Caddis are beginning to show in the evenings, and a Parachute Adams or Chubby Chernobyl fished through the classic Maupin runs should produce.
Deschutes River Fishing Report – September 27, 2026 | Fall Steelhead & Late-Season Dry Flies
The lower Deschutes is firing on all cylinders this September — 4,530 CFS of clean 57°F water, heavy BWO hatches mid-day, October Caddis starting to appear, and the first fall steelhead making their push into the canyon. This weekend is prime time to be on the water.
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.