Fishing Reports

Satrurday marks the opening of the upper section ( Pelton to Northern Reservation Boundary), the season is here.  We had an overnight trip a couple days ago, and the the fishing was great. Early season nymphing with stone fly patterns producing very well. Some mid day dry fly action as well. Great time to get out, especailly if this nice spring weather holds on. You don't have to wait for the salmon fly hatch to fish the Deschutes!

Speaking of salmonflies, won't be long. We have a few early dates open and only like 2 or 3 other days left. We do have a group June 3/4/5 that is looking for one other person. If you are solo and want to come alonmg on a multi-day trip during prime time salmon fly, contact us for information!

The boats are prepped and ready to go, fly boxes stocked and it's about go time. Today was a great day and way to kick off 2013 guide season. Matt had a trip today and had a great day of early season trout fishing. Mostly a nymphing show with stone fly patterns and a smaller pattern (pheasant tail, pyscho prince, brassie) trailer fishing well. Typical spring in that mid-day, warmer part of the day, fished better than earlier. Short lived but fun March Brown hatch produced some fun dry fly action as well. Srping hatches will vary in duration and intesnity. If you see some blue wing olives or March browns start popping moving to prime spring time dry fly zones sooner than later can produce dry fly action. Once the hatch starts, the shot clock is running.  Early season can fish well, and the fishing pressure can be very light. The weather can be all over the place, but it's all part of the adventure.

Regular trout season from Pelton to the Northern Reservation opens on the 27th, a week away. Want to kick the season off? Give a call for trip booking information.

The Salmon fly and Golden Stone fly hatch will be here before you know it. We only have a few open days available, like 4 days. So if you are interested the clock is ticking.

We do have some openings at the beginning of May and this can be some great nymphing and the fish fat and sassy. We could be seeing some early salmon fly action around Maupin in the beginning of May.

The boats are prepped and ready to go, fly boxes stocked and it's about go time. Today was a great day and way to kick off 2013 guide season. Matt had a trip today and had a great day of early season trout fishing. Mostly a nymphing show with stone fly patterns and a smaller pattern (pheasant tail, pyscho prince, brassie) trailer fishing well. Typical spring in that mid-day, warmer part of the day, fished better than earlier. Short lived but fun March Brown hatch produced some fun dry fly action as well. Srping hatches will vary in duration and intesnity. If you see some blue wing olives or March browns start popping moving to prime spring time dry fly zones sooner than later can produce dry fly action. Once the hatch starts, the shot clock is running.  Early season can fish well, and the fishing pressure can be very light. The weather can be all over the place, but it's all part of the adventure.

Regular trout season from Pelton to the Northern Reservation opens on the 27th, a week away. Want to kick the season off? Give a call for trip booking information.

The Salmon fly and Golden Stone fly hatch will be here before you know it. We only have a few open days available, like 4 days. So if you are interested the clock is ticking.

We do have some openings at the beginning of May and this can be some great nymphing and the fish fat and sassy. We could be seeing some early salmon fly action around Maupin in the beginning of May.

Spring is here and the start of the season is right around the corner. Pelton Dam to Northern Rervation Boundary ( Warm Springs to Reservation boundary) opens April 27.  Open year round Reservation Boundary to Mouth.  Spring can be a great time to get out. Excepect mostly nymphing, which can be really good. Day to day consistencey and intesnsity of hatches will vary. When conditions are right, there can be some great dry fly opportunities. Look for blue wing olives, March Browns, midges and possible caddis. Most of the dry fly action will be in eddies and the soft seams and soft water below riffles.

Salmonfly and golden stone hatch is not far away. Very Limited dates available, if you interested, now is the time to book em before they are gone.

Excited for the season to get going and get back on the Deschutes! Should be another great season.

Side note, spring is a fun time in Central Oregon. Other central and eastern Oregon rivers can fish well this time of year. Come on over and ski, mountain bike, and fish.

If we can help at all, let us know. Have fun out there.

Well 2012 steelhead will not go down in the annuals of history as being epic. In fact the whole body of work for this season would be sub par. With that said, if you want to catch a steelhead you can't catch one on the couch. Yes this year has been a lot more time and patiance and work between steelhead, that is just how it's been.  Just be prepared and keep your chin up.  The upper river will close December 31st from Pelton to the Northern Reservation boundary, so the shot clock is running for a bulk of the river. 

Steelhead:  River has cleared up, which is good news. That was not really fun or very productive fishing the last week or so while the dam was puking. You had to hit a fish right in the face. Took a lot of work and patiance to scrounge some fish up. Since it has cleared fishing continues to be fair. Steelhead season version 2012 has been a lot of work. Looks like overall number of fish in the whole Columbia system is down from the 10 year average. Not sure how much behind we are, but it doesn't feel like there is an overabundance of fish around. Bottom line is be prepared to work for your fish. Coverage, patiance, and realistic expectations with a good attitude are what it will take to keep you in the hunt. 

Trout: Pelton to the northern Reservation boundary closed October 31st and Steelhead will close in that section December 31st.  There have been a variety of bugs hatching and some days while steelheading I have noticed quite a few trout up and working. Actually looked quite fun.  Looks like the warm streak that we have been experiencing will be coming to a close so the hatches might simmer, but trout fishing could be good, or at least a nice break from chancing steel to ease some mental pressure.