Deschutes River Fish Report

The Middle Deschutes is running a normal high until irrigation withdrawls begin in a couple of weeks

Deschutes River - Maupin, OR

by The Fly Fishers Place
3-29-2026
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The Middle Deschutes is running a normal high until irrigation withdrawls begin in a couple of weeks , and just like last weeks advice, if you are confident in knowing safe areas to access the river you’ll be rewarded with good afternoon March Brown hatches, some left over but dwindling Skwala’s #8-10, BWO’s #18-20 and maybe a few Tan Caddis #14-16 and Pale Evening Duns #12-14.
Euro Nymphing and Streamer fishing will have a time and a place here this week. My #1 recommended fly would be a #14 Jig Soft Hackle PT, then a #14 Brown Jig Napoleon and a Slum Lord jig streamer in various colors but Cream is the one to start with.

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The Fly Fishers Place Reports

for Sunday, March 29th

Metolius River: The Metolius River offered a lot of good days again this past week
Fall River: The Fall River was a zoo last week, and despite that it was decent to good fishing
Crooked River: Fishing was really good and there is a good opportunity to spread out

The Fly Fishers Place Reports

for Saturday, March 21st

Metolius River: Metolius River Report
Crooked River: The Crooked River is our little gem this year
Fall River: Fall River Fishing Report
Deschutes River: The Middle Deschutes has some opportunity but watch higher flows below Bend
Deschutes River- Lower: The Lower Deschutes in the Maupin area is a great place to be fishing this week
McKenzie River: The McKenzie River continues to see a large release of water from Cougar Reservoir
North Twin Lake: Good fishing at North on black leeches
Chickahominy Reservoir: Fishing is off to a banging start
Haystack Reservoir: Haystack Reservoir is also fishing well