Deschutes River- Lower Fish Report

The Lower Deschutes is still only open in the Maupin areas

Deschutes River- Lower - Maupin, OR

by The Fly Fishers Place
4-11-2026
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The Lower Deschutes is still only open in the Maupin areas, not Warm Springs, Mecca, Trout Creek or South Jct.
Those open in 11 days on 4/22/26. Hooray.
Fishing is good on the Lower D and Stonefly nymphs can’t be missed as the hatch is just days away from getting a start. Will we see big bugs at Mack’s Canyon by the end of April? Could be. The cold week ahead might be the thing that slows that progression a bit.
March Browns and Caddis have been the main two hatched and some smatterings of BWO’s and Pale Evening Duns.

More Reports

The Fly Fishers Place Reports

for Saturday, April 11th

Metolius River: The Metolius River continues to be well worth the effort
Fall River: PMD’s are about ready to pop
Crooked River: Water levels are creeping up to near 200 cfs
Deschutes River: The Middle Deschutes is down to low summer flows
McKenzie River: The river conditions are good now

The Fly Fishers Place Reports

for Sunday, April 5th

Metolius River: The Metolius River is in great shape
Deschutes River- Lower: The Lower Deschutes near Maupin is quite good
Deschutes River: The Middle Deschutes is back up this week to 453 cfs
Crooked River: The Crooked River has some slower days this week compared to how it’s been
Fall River: The Fall River is worth the trip
McKenzie River: The McKenzie River is very fishable now
Haystack Reservoir: Haystack Reservoir Fishing Report
North Twin Lake: North Twin Lake Report
Chickahominy Reservoir: Chickahominy Reservoir Report
Diamond Lake: Diamond Lake continues to be the all star
Ochoco Reservoir: Ochocco Reservoir is a bet for this time of year
Lake Billy Chinook: Lake Billy Chinook Report