🎣 Fishing Reports
Daily conditions, flows, and hatch reports for Central Oregon fly fishing waters.
Crooked River Fishing Report — July 21, 2026 | Elevated Flows, Midges & Nymphs Ruling the Tailwater
The Crooked River tailwater is running elevated at 1,230 CFS with slightly off-color water, but consistent 56°F temps are keeping trout active and feeding — nymph rigs anchored with a Zebra Midge or Copper John are producing in the seams and pockets. Stick to the edges and fish structure today.
Crooked River Fishing Report — July 20, 2026
The Crooked River is running elevated at 1,270 CFS with slightly off-color water — but a fantastic water temp of 56°F keeps trout active. Focus on the upper tailwater below Bowman Dam. Zebra Midges, Pheasant Tail Nymphs, and Copper Johns are the ticket today.
Crooked River Tailwater Fishing Report – July 19, 2026: Caddis Fest Continues, Near-Perfect Temps
The Crooked River tailwater below Bowman Dam is firing on all cylinders with caddis and PMD hatches going strong, crystal-clear water, and a refreshing 56°F water temp. Flows in the fishing section are around 200–300 cfs — ideal wading conditions for Central Oregon's most underrated trout stream.
Crooked River Fishing Report – July 18, 2026: Caddis & PMDs Bringing Wild Redbands to the Surface
The Crooked River tailwater is fishing beautifully with water temps at a cool 56°F. Caddis and PMD hatches are firing morning and evening, with wild redband rainbows rising aggressively to Elk Hair Caddis and Parachute Adams patterns. Don’t leave home without your Zebra Midges for the slow pools.
Caddis & PMDs on Fire: Crooked River Fishing Report — July 17, 2026
The Crooked tailwater below Bowman Dam is in excellent form with flows near 200 cfs, a cold 56°F water temp, and heavy caddis and PMD hatches firing daily. One of the best all-day fisheries in Central Oregon right now.
Crooked River Fishing Report – July 16, 2026: Cold, Clear & Active Below Bowman Dam
The Crooked River below Bowman Dam is fishing beautifully with a water temp of 55.9°F — one of the coolest summer trout fisheries in Central Oregon. Flows are stable, clarity is perfect, and the midge and PMD action is strong. Bring your Zebra Midges and think fine tippet.
Crooked River Fishing Report — July 15, 2026: Dam Release Alert — Flows Spiked to 1,130 cfs
FLOW ALERT: The Crooked River below Bowman Dam has spiked to 1,130 cfs — up from ~200 cfs just five days ago — due to a major Prineville Reservoir release. Wading is dangerous and fishing is blown out. Check USGS Gauge 14087400 daily. When flows drop back to 150–300 cfs (expected within days), the Crooked will return to its outstanding summer caddis and PMD fishing.
Crooked River Fishing Report – July 14, 2026
The Crooked River tailwater below Bowman Dam is in excellent shape — crystal-clear water at 56°F, roughly 200 cfs, with a prolific dual caddis and PMD hatch running morning through evening. Lead with an Elk Hair Caddis or Parachute Adams for outstanding dry fly action on wild Crooked River rainbows.
Crooked River Fishing Report — July 13, 2026 | Cold, Clear & Loaded with Trout
The Crooked River below Bowman Dam is firing on all cylinders — cold 56°F water, crystal clarity, and thousands of trout per mile. PMDs are the morning headliner and Zebra Midges produce all day. One of Central Oregon's best summer fisheries is right in your backyard.
Crooked River Fishing Report – July 12, 2026 | Terrebonne & Crooked River Ranch
The Crooked River is fishing beautifully with cold 56°F tailwater temps and gin-clear conditions near Terrebonne and Crooked River Ranch. Zebra Midges and Pheasant Tail Nymphs are the top producers — this is Central Oregon's best midsummer trout destination right now.
Crooked River Fishing Report – July 11, 2026: Elevated Flows, Cold Water, Excellent Redband Action
The Crooked River below Bowman Dam is running elevated at 1,200 cfs with cold 56°F Opal Springs water keeping conditions prime — ODFW confirms excellent redband trout action this week. Focus on nymphing with Zebra Midge and Pheasant Tail Nymph in slower seams and eddies.
Crooked River Fishing Report – July 10, 2026
The Crooked River below Bowman Dam is running at 1,110 cfs with crystal-clear 55°F water — elevated flow but prime trout temperatures make for excellent fishing all day. Zebra Midges and Pheasant Tail Nymphs are the ticket, with Woolly Buggers producing at depth in higher water.
Crooked River Fishing Report – July 9, 2026 | Elevated Flows, Cold Water, Midges Producing
The Crooked River tailwater is running elevated at 1,240 cfs but offers superb 55°F water temperatures and active fish. Midges are producing all day and nymphing with Zebra Midges and Pheasant Tails is the key — wade carefully and stick to bank edges with flows above average.
Crooked River Fly Fishing Report — July 8, 2026
The Crooked River is running elevated at 1,100 cfs with prime water temps of 55.6°F — ideal for trout but challenging for wading. Bank fishing is recommended today. Evening caddis hatches are active and midges are producing throughout the day below Bowman Dam.
Crooked River Fishing Report – July 7, 2026: PMDs, Caddis, and Tailwater Magic Below Bowman Dam
The Crooked River tailwater below Bowman Dam is firing on all cylinders — cold 55°F water, clear flows, and a reliable mix of PMD and caddis hatches morning through evening. This is Central Oregon tailwater fishing at its summer best, with consistent action for anglers willing to match the hatch and switch flies throughout the day.