🎣 Fishing Reports
Daily conditions, flows, and hatch reports for Central Oregon fly fishing waters.
Deschutes River Report – June 21, 2026: Evening Caddis Blitz, 3,720 CFS, Clear Water
The lower Deschutes is running clear at 3,720 CFS with 63°F water — prime summer conditions for evening caddis dry fly action. PMDs are producing solid morning rises, and the fish are active early and late as afternoon temps push toward 90°F.
Deschutes River Fishing Report – June 20, 2026: Caddis Magic & Warm Evenings in the Canyon
The lower Deschutes is running clear at 3,720 CFS with water temps at 64°F — prime conditions for the caddis hatch through the Maupin corridor. Dry fly action is exceptional in the mornings and evenings, with Elk Hair Caddis and Stimulators leading the charge.
Deschutes River Fishing Report – June 19, 2026: Caddis Madness in Full Swing
The lower Deschutes is running clear at 3,750 CFS with water temps at a perfect 64F — and the evening caddis hatches are absolutely off the charts right now. PMDs and Green Drakes rounding out the action midday. Elk Hair Caddis and Stimulators are your MVPs this week.
Deschutes River Fishing Report — June 18, 2026: Caddis Hatch Firing, Flows Dropping Into Range
The lower Deschutes is in prime condition this week with flows dropping to 3,750 CFS and water temps at a prime 63.9°F. The caddis hatch is in full swing — evening fishing is off the charts with Elk Hair Caddis and Stimulators. Drift boat anglers have the advantage, but wade fishing is accessible at the right spots.
Deschutes River Fishing Report – June 17, 2026 | Caddis Hatch Firing, Flows Dropping
The lower Deschutes is fishing at its summer best — flows have dropped to 3,750 CFS with clear 64°F water. Evening caddis hatches are firing between Maupin and Sherars Falls, and morning PMD action has been excellent. This is the window Central Oregon fly fishers wait all year for.
Deschutes River Fishing Report — June 16, 2026: Caddis Season Peaks as Flows Drop to Prime Summer Levels
The lower Deschutes is dropping from recent highs to a very fishable 3,750 cfs with gin-clear water at 64.8°F. Evening caddis hatches near Maupin are absolutely explosive right now, with Little Yellow Sallies and sporadic PMDs rounding out one of the best dry-fly weeks of the year. Elk Hair Caddis, Stimulator, and Chubby Chernobyl are the flies to have tied on.
Deschutes River Fishing Report – June 15, 2026 | Golden Stones & Caddis Prime Time
The lower Deschutes is firing on all cylinders this June 15th — flows dropping to 3,800 CFS with crystal-clear water at 64°F. Golden Stoneflies and Caddis are blasting off, making this one of the best dry fly windows of the year. Pack your Chubby Chernobyls and hit the water early.
Deschutes River Fly Fishing Report — June 14, 2026: Caddis & PMDs Light Up the Lower Canyon
The lower Deschutes is running clear at 3,800 CFS with a Heat Advisory in effect through June 15. Water temps at 67°F put the emphasis on early morning PMD fishing and an exceptional evening caddis window — fish your Elk Hair Caddis and Stimulator from 5 PM through dusk for the best action of the day.
Deschutes River Fishing Report – June 13, 2026: Caddis Blizzard & Dropping Flows
The Deschutes is fishing great as flows ease to 3,830 CFS and the caddis hatch hits full blizzard mode. Water temps of 63.5°F have fish active in riffles and tail-outs — Elk Hair Caddis, Stimulators, and Chubby Chernobyls are the call as the golden stones wind down and yellow sallies come on strong.
Deschutes River Fishing Report — June 12, 2026
The lower Deschutes is fishing well with flows at 3,860 CFS and water temps at 61.3°F. Evening caddis hatches are exceptional right now, with Little Yellow Sallies and PMDs rounding out the action. June is the month — get out there.
Deschutes River Fishing Report — June 11, 2026 | Caddis Madness & Dropping Flows
The lower Deschutes is fishing well at 3,890 CFS with crystal-clear 59°F water. Evening caddis hatches are spectacular from Maupin through the canyon, and Yellow Sallies are stepping up as the golden stones wind down. Flows are dropping from last week's highs — conditions are improving daily.
Deschutes River Fishing Report – June 10, 2026 | High Flows, Golden Stones & Evening Caddis
The lower Deschutes is running at 3,890 cfs and 58°F on June 10th — high but fishable, with Golden Stoneflies egg-laying through the Maupin corridor and a strong evening caddis hatch building. Fish the soft seams, go subsurface with a Copper John or Pheasant Tail in the deep runs, and be ready with a Stimulator or Elk Hair Caddis when the light drops.
Deschutes River Fishing Report – June 9, 2026
The lower Deschutes is flowing at 3,890 CFS with water temps at 59°F — prime conditions with the salmonfly hatch still active through the Maupin corridor and a wild caddis blitz come evening. Chubby Chernobyls, Stimulators, and Elk Hair Caddis are the flies to have tied on right now.
Deschutes River Fly Fishing Report – June 8, 2026: Caddis Reign Supreme in the Maupin Canyon
The Deschutes is flowing at 3,860 CFS with clear water and 59°F temps — textbook early-summer conditions. Caddis are the dominant food source with evening swarms triggering aggressive surface feeding, while Golden Stone nymphs and PMDs keep the action going all day. Elk Hair Caddis, Chubby Chernobyl, and Stimulators are your best bets.
Deschutes River Fishing Report – June 7, 2026: Elevated Flows & Epic Caddis Hatches
The lower Deschutes is running at 3,800 CFS with slightly off-color water as late-season snowmelt continues. Wading is tough, but boat anglers are finding fish—and the evening caddis hatch is absolutely epic right now. Hit the Elk Hair Caddis and Stimulator at dusk.