🎣 Fishing Reports
Daily conditions, flows, and hatch reports for Central Oregon fly fishing waters.
Caddis Explosion on the Crooked River — May 22, 2026
The Mother's Day Caddis hatch is PEAK on the Crooked River right now with fish responding to caddis patterns in all forms. Flows are elevated at 1,210 cfs (USGS 14087400) with water temps at 55°F — stick to edge water and tailouts, and bring your Elk Hair Caddis and Zebra Midges.
High Water Advisory — Crooked River Blown Out | May 21, 2026
The Crooked River below Bowman Dam is currently blown out at 1,170 CFS — well above its typical late-May base flow of 200–300 CFS. Water is turbid and unsafe for wading. Water temperature remains a stable 55°F. Monitor the USGS gauge daily; the Mother's Day Caddis hatch was excellent as recently as May 15 and will resume quickly once flows moderate.
Crooked River Report — May 20, 2026: High Flows & Mother's Day Caddis Near Terrebonne
The Crooked River is running high at 1,240 CFS with off-color clarity, but the Mother's Day Caddis hatch is in full swing near Crooked River Ranch and Terrebonne. Water temp is 55°F. Fish back-eddies and inside bends with green-body Elk Hair Caddis dries or go deep with Zebra Midges and Copper Johns.
Crooked River Report – May 19, 2026: Mother's Day Caddis Still Firing — Bring Your Elk Hair
The Mother's Day Caddis hatch is in full swing on the Crooked River tailwater below Bowman Dam — fish are actively rising to caddis dries throughout the afternoon and evening. Water temp is 54.3°F and the upper tailwater remains comparatively stable under dam regulation. Rig up an Elk Hair Caddis or Parachute Adams with a Zebra Midge dropper for consistent action.
Crooked River Fishing Report — May 18, 2026: Mother's Day Caddis Hatch in Full Swing
The Crooked River below Bowman Dam is running 1,350 cfs at 54°F as irrigation season pushes flows high, but the Mother's Day Caddis hatch is in full swing. Focus on bank eddies and slow seams below Bowman Dam with caddis patterns and midges for the best action.
Crooked River Fishing Report – May 17, 2026: Mother's Day Caddis Hatch in Full Swing
The Crooked River tailwater below Bowman Dam is in prime form with the Mother's Day Caddis (Brachycentrus) hatch firing on all cylinders. Water temp is a comfortable 54°F and clarity is excellent — bring your Elk Hair Caddis with a bright green egg sac for the best dry-fly action of the season.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Crooked River Fishing Report — May 9, 2026
Mother's Day Caddis hatch is in full swing on the Crooked River tailwater. USGS gauge at 1,130 cfs (Opal Springs); prime tailwater section running clear at 54.7°F. Elk Hair Caddis and Zebra Midges are producing.