🎣 Fishing Reports
Daily conditions, flows, and hatch reports for Central Oregon fly fishing waters.
Salmonfly Peak: Lower Deschutes on Fire — May 22, 2026
The Lower Deschutes Salmonfly hatch is at FULL PEAK from Trout Creek through Maupin — USGS gauge 14103000 reads 3,800 cfs and water temps are a perfect 61°F. Redside rainbows are crushing big foam dries tight to the banks. Don't wait — this is the window of the year.
Salmonfly Peak — Lower Deschutes at Full Boil | May 21, 2026
The Lower Deschutes Salmonfly hatch is at peak intensity from Trout Creek through Maupin — this is the window you've been waiting for. Flows are running 3,800 CFS at 61°F with slightly off-color water. Chubby Chernobyls and Stimulators slammed tight to the banks are producing explosive takes from trophy redside rainbows.
Deschutes River Report — May 20, 2026: Salmonfly Peak Is On, Big Bugs & Big Fish
The Lower Deschutes Salmonfly hatch is at full peak from Trout Creek through Maupin — this is the window of the year. Flows running 3,940 CFS (slightly elevated/off-color) with water temps at a prime 59°F. Redside rainbows are crushing Chubby Chernobyls and Stimulators tight to the banks.
Deschutes River Report – May 19, 2026: Salmonfly Hatch at Full Peak — The Day You've Been Waiting For
The Salmonfly hatch has reached full peak on the Lower Deschutes from Trout Creek through Maupin — this is the single best dry-fly window of the year. Flow is 3,940 CFS at 57.7°F with slightly off-color water; target soft bank edges and inside seams with a Chubby Chernobyl or Stimulator. Spring Chinook season at Sherars Falls closes May 20 — get out today.
Deschutes River Fishing Report — May 18, 2026: Caddis Hatch Peaking, Salmonflies on the Move
The lower Deschutes is running 3,940 cfs at 57°F — elevated but prime for float fishing as caddis dominate the surface and the first salmonflies begin to show. The Day Stretch and Camp Stretch are producing well on double-dry rigs and natural stonefly nymphs.
Deschutes River Fishing Report – May 17, 2026: Salmonflies Arrive, Caddis Rule the Surface
The lower Deschutes is running at 3,800 cfs with a flood watch in effect from Maupin to the mouth — drift boats are having excellent success on the Camp Stretch while caddis dominate the surface action. Water temp is a prime 55°F with salmonflies making their first appearances in the canyon.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.