http://deschutesoutfitters.com/ Fishing Reports Feeds From Deschutesoutfitters.com en-us Thu, 17 May 2012 22:00:42 GMT http://www.deschutesoutfitters.com/fishing-reports/rss UCMS http://deschutesoutfitters.com/fishing-reports#3308 Recorded:  0 ° F Fishing: Good

Some unbeleivable weather rolled into town. Enjoy. Never know if it is a pump fake or spring/summer is here.  With the weather came the salmonflies and golden stones. Adult bugs present from Trout Creek to Maupin. Trout are not super keyed into them higher up. Most of the consistent fishing is on the lower end toward Maupin. but they are present, and it is a matter of time until they start blasting them. It is go time.  River level is great, weather is amazing, big bugs are rolling.

Only a few slots left for multi-day trips ( the ultimate Deschutes trip), and a few days for one day trips.

Great time ot shore up summer plans and look at July and August.



]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://deschutesoutfitters.com/fishing-reports#3308 http://deschutesoutfitters.com/fishing-reports#950 Recorded:  0 ° F Fishing: Good

Steelheaders....rain/ clouds in the forecast which is great news, but it could affect the White River. Rain on snow/glacier or super hot weather (melt) is what affects it.  Just a little friendly reminder.  Fish above it or if visibility becomes an issue larger flies and profiles and going down can help.  I hope it holds.



]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://deschutesoutfitters.com/fishing-reports#950 http://deschutesoutfitters.com/fishing-reports#514 Recorded:  0 ° F Fishing: Good

Floated the Multi-day ( Trout Creek- Harpham Flats) and do not understand why more people don't take advantage of the early season.  Canyon is beautiful and green with wildflowers showing, and the fishing was straight forward, with other boats about non-existent.  There was average weekend traffic on Warm Springs to Trout Creek judging from the trailers, but compared to what is about come (the circus of the salmon fly hatch), it was mellow.

Dry and a drop ( adams and a pheasant tail) and mix of stonefly type nymphs with pheasant tail droppers under an indicator was all we need to stay in the hunt.  Straight forward.  

Should start seeing Salmon flies down low Maupin and down in the next little bit.

Dates are all but gone booked for salmon fly, but we do have a few openings.  If you want to hit it before the crowds the nymphing is great and will continue to get better and we are itching to be on the water everyday,


]]> Fri, 7 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://deschutesoutfitters.com/fishing-reports#514 http://deschutesoutfitters.com/fishing-reports#529 Recorded:  0 ° F Fishing: Good

Nymphing still dominated the action, it is still spring,  with the big stone fly nymph and smaller dropper being all that was needed.  

Did hit some fish up and working on a sporadic March Brown hatch.  Only lasted a little while, but was a welcome diversion.

Great spring day, classic.  Nymph until you see some mayflies and hope to capitalize on a short window of opportunity, thane back to nymphs.

The Salmon flies and Golden Stones are just days away in some sections ( Maupin and below) and weeks out in others ( Warm Springs) It is almost time!  Very limited on dates, do not delay. 


]]> Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://deschutesoutfitters.com/fishing-reports#529 http://deschutesoutfitters.com/fishing-reports#542 Recorded:  0 ° F Fishing: Great

 Fishing is getting better and better.  Reports of adult salmon flies Maupin area and even a little further up river, has me PUMPED!  Nymphing on the top remains strong and they way they are chowing the big stone fly pattern leaves me to believe they( the nymphs) are migrating strong and the Redsides are KEYED in.  We have a few openings right now and I would get it on this early wave before it gets super busy.

Hot flies: (nymphs) Jimmy Legs, Double Beaded Speckled Stones, Girdle Bugs,  Pheasant tails.  If you are in an area and you are seeing adults bust those big dries out!  Stimulators,  Chubby Chernobyl, Rogue Foam Salmon Flies ( if they are not totally on them use that big dry for a dry/ drop rig and keep prospecting)


]]> Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://deschutesoutfitters.com/fishing-reports#542 http://deschutesoutfitters.com/fishing-reports#562 Recorded:  0 ° F Fishing: Great

 The salmon fly and golden hatch is moving quickly.  Adults (bugs) are already thin around Maupin.  Plenty of adults in the bushes as far up as Warm Springs.  Fish are keying in the whole length.  This cool snap will hopefully slow down the wildfire.  Get out there and have fun throwing big dries. Stock the boxes with plenty of Stimulators, Chubby Chernobyls, Rogue Foam Salmon and Goldens, or your own personal favorite and get after it. Very limited guide dates available.  If you want in on this years hatch book now.  Caddis Hatch and July dates are next... do not delay


]]> Sat, 22 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://deschutesoutfitters.com/fishing-reports#562 http://deschutesoutfitters.com/fishing-reports#572 Recorded:  0 ° F Fishing: Great

 The Salmon fly and golden stone hatch is moving along at a rapid pace.  We just got off the Trout Creek to Harpham Flats float, and the quantity of bugs on the banks dwindled dramatically as we got lower down ( especially in regards to the time of year). It would normally just be barely starting on the top end with concentrations towards Maupin.  Good news is that we threw big dries the whole way and the fish were up and on them.  The cooler overcast weekend brought out spurts of may flies ( PMD, PED, and BWO). Caddis were abundant, small micros.  We saw a lot of fish up and working. Most of the fish we encountered would eat the golden stone pattern even if they were working caddis or may flies.

If you are looking at hitting the salmon flies, I would get out there.  They are out early and seem to be dwindling quickly. Interesting hatch to say the least. 





]]> Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://deschutesoutfitters.com/fishing-reports#572 http://deschutesoutfitters.com/fishing-reports#602 Recorded:  0 ° F Fishing: Great

 Despite funky cooler, rainy, non-salmon fly type weather ( inactive bugs in the bushes) , the fish have been looking and fishing has been good.  There has been a lot of PMDs, PEDs, Caddis, and Green Drakes ( spotty but around).  Fish have been working these as well, but so far a well place salmon fly / golden stone pattern has made matching the hatch easy.

Salmon flies and golden stones getting real thin around Maupin, but they were eating the big books as of yesterday.  Still quite a few adults around Warm Springs. 

We saw a lot of rain tomorrow.  Curious what Trout Creek looks like tomorrow.  Hope it holds up.

Here is to some sunshine.  We have just a few dates open this week.  If you are interested you can book on-line.  Salmon fly hatch 2010 is getting close to shutting down, but it is not too late.

July and caddis are right around the corner...





]]> Fri, 4 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://deschutesoutfitters.com/fishing-reports#602 http://deschutesoutfitters.com/fishing-reports#623 Recorded:  0 ° F Fishing: Fair

 Interesting weekend.  Got a little taste of fishing in mud.  Rained HARD Thursday night ( and off and on for the last week or more), and on Friday Trout Creek was mud.  Above was big but decent clarity.  Friday and Saturday was groveling at the fish altars for a few fish that were silly enough to eat flies in the Yoo Hoo.  Cleared on Sunday, and it fished pretty darn good ( all dries, Salmon Fly and golden stone patterns).  The ditch was big though!  Every spot was deep and pushy.  Watch your first step out of the boat and make sure you use plenty of anchor rope and it is solid before you wander off to fish.

The river is still pretty big, but dropping.  Looks like the weather is going to co-operate and hopefully the river going out is behind us.  Interesting and wet spring for the High Desert.

Still big bugs ( Salmon Flies and Golden Stones) around.  With the clouds there has been plenty of May Flies (PMD, PED, and scattered Green Drakes) and caddis around as well.



]]> Wed, 9 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://deschutesoutfitters.com/fishing-reports#623 http://deschutesoutfitters.com/fishing-reports#666 Recorded:  0 ° F Fishing: Good

 Finding fish still eating the big dries is like an English Muffin, nooks and crannies. 
The deeper and more tucked away the cranny, the higher the yum factor. Deep, dark and 
dank that will be all soaked in butter and jam. Think tucked away and unmolested by a 
bizillion casts a day.  Those are the spots that will hold.  this is late in the hatch, 
actually on the downward swing for sure.  Entering into Bonus round with the fat lady 
warming up.  They were eating them yesterday Warm Springs to Trout Creek. The day before 
( what ever day that was), we got them to eat the Chubby not far from Maupin (that will 
be history real soon if not now?).

Plenty of caddis kicking around.  Start taking out the Stimulators and Rogue Foams and start stocking the 
boxes with caddis patterns.  Time to start transitioning into the summer swing. The big 
toiler bowl salmon fly flushes will have to wait till next year.  But here is sneaky dry 
fly fans, time to start stalking banks looking for snouts, fins, and all the cool subtle 
headhunting signs that let you know target acquire, fire away.


]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://deschutesoutfitters.com/fishing-reports#666 http://deschutesoutfitters.com/fishing-reports#681 Recorded:  0 ° F Fishing: Good

 Well the salmon flies and the goldens are all but done.  You might find a few fish looking still at the top end ( Warm Springs), but honestly, start pulling the big dries out of the boxes and make room for Caddis. Plenty of Caddis.  Dries ( E/C Caddis, X-Caddis, the old Elk Hairs, and Slow Water Caddis to name a few) and don't forget the nymphs/ pupas ( Silvey's, Lafointain's Sparkle pupa) and miscellanous others ( Copper Johns, Pheasant Tails, Zebra Midges, Micro Mays and Serendipities all hunt).

Do not over look the PMDs, the PED,s and little Yellow Sallies.  We are heading into our prime time summer patterns.  Nymphing can be great and headhunting sippers on the banks and eddies with the dries is a hoot.

July on the Deschutes is awesome.  Time to make your summer plans. Kids are out of school and a Multi-day float is a great experience ( there are only so many rivers to do progressive float trips) for hardcore anglers and family trips alike.  There is something for every one in the canyon.  Get out there and have a great summer.



]]> Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://deschutesoutfitters.com/fishing-reports#681 http://deschutesoutfitters.com/fishing-reports#717 Recorded:  0 ° F Fishing: Good

 We are rolling out the carpet for summer time action. First and foremost  on the red carpet...Caddis.  The king of summer.  Hot days with little breeze will produce the best dry action.  Evenings can be great.  Watching in anticipation as the afternoon shade creeps across the river and the trout start working is magical.

When things are popping a dry (e/c caddis, elk hair, or x-caddis) with a pupa type drop or other little nymph right up in the shallows can be great.

When in doubt bust the nymphs out. Think caddis pupa and general patterns( zebra midge, serendipites, pheasant tails, etc).  That is the beauty of July there is a fishing style for everyone that can produce. From indicator nymphing, stalking the banks with dries, or head hunting in the eddies for Phd fish.

July is hands down a great month. To check availability click on a "book on line" button or contact us.  We be happy to share the Deschutes with you.



]]> Sat, 3 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://deschutesoutfitters.com/fishing-reports#717 http://deschutesoutfitters.com/fishing-reports#735 Recorded:  0 ° F Fishing: Great

 That is the kinda weather we need to get the dry fly fishing really going.  Classic July conditions and fun dry fly fishing stalking heads poking up behind trees.  As long as this weather keeps up the dry fly fishing ( x-caddis, ec caddis, elk hairs 16-18#). should, could hopefully be good.  Did better looking for fish tucked in behind and under the balls of caddis that dry and drop or nymphing the riffles.  Some fish moving into the back eddies to sip away but not full throttle just yet, or at least what I saw. Soon enough. July on the D is perfect, a multi-day trip is the way to do it.  Enjoy the summer and hopefully the fishing remains good, or what the heck, gets even better.


]]> Fri, 9 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://deschutesoutfitters.com/fishing-reports#735 http://deschutesoutfitters.com/fishing-reports#764 Recorded:  0 ° F Fishing: Good

 Fishing slowed a little as temperatures cooled slightly and the wind decided to come out a blow all day.  Some mid-day dry fly action, but much slower than last week.  Afternoon/ evening fished well and was a cherry on top for fun July days.

The hotter and calmer ( wind blows the bugs off and puts them down) the better dry action.  Nymphing was so-so.  Pretty much standard July patterns.  Caddis with some PMD, PED's and midges mixed in.  Day to Day, week to week now.  Boat traffic was light.

Big news are the Steelhead numbers on the Columbia!  Ahead of last year....say what!  I hope that trend continues.  Fish being picked up down low, not going bonkers, but a few around.  They are pulling water off the top at the dam and we have a slight thermal block at the time being( word on the street).  As soon as they start dumping some colder water it could turn on BIG time.  August - November it is on. NOW is the time to make plans for steelhead.  Our fall is booking incredibly FAST.  August-September should be good down low.  We are heading down in a couple days and will have a report.  We don't want to do it, but somebody needs to get a fresh update.  





]]> Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://deschutesoutfitters.com/fishing-reports#764 http://deschutesoutfitters.com/fishing-reports#788 Recorded:  0 ° F Fishing: Great

 Traffic has been M-E-L-L-O-W and fishing has been pretty darn good.  When we have had the warmer temps and little wind, the dry fly fishing headhunting has been good.  When it has been cooler or windy, dry fly fishing has been slow.  Nymphing will fill in the gaps from there.  Evenings have been good, and worth sticking around for.

Numbers of steelhead in the Columbia are causing a stir, looks like we could have another banner return this year.  Right now, water temps down low are on the warm side and fishing is a bite tough. It is early so stay tuned.  If you missed last years epic return, you might have a second chance.  I wouldn't miss this one.



]]> Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://deschutesoutfitters.com/fishing-reports#788 http://deschutesoutfitters.com/fishing-reports#806 Recorded:  0 ° F Fishing: Good

 Trout fishing remains pretty steady.  Last weekend and beginning of the the week saw warm days and lots of caddis.  Pressure has been light, mostly rafters. It has been really nice.  Besides caddis there are a lot of aquatic moths, some PMDs, midges in the morning, and crane flies.  Caddis is far and away the most prevalent and the focus.  Start checking back eddies, it is getting to be that time of summer.  We have another month or so of trout fishing, not too late to get yourself a Deschutes fix.

On to Steelhead!  The numbers over Bonneville and the Dalles look beyond promising.  Above last years.  One can only hope it continues.  Temps are warm down below and fishing has been spotty.  Fish are around, but finding fish willing to move to a fly is work.  If temps decrease or when if they start pulling from the bottom of the reservoir (check blog article) if could get real good real fast.

August and September could be fantastic down low again this year.  After last year do not delay reserving dates if you are AT ALL interested in a Deschutes Steelhead trip.  We have limited availability already for October and November.  

Fingers crossed and starting the Steelhead rally dance to insure a great run.






]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://deschutesoutfitters.com/fishing-reports#806 http://deschutesoutfitters.com/fishing-reports#827 Recorded:  0 ° F Fishing: Good

 With the new water management plan at the dam they where supposed to start pulling more cold water from the bottom the first of August. Good news to everyone watching the steelhead counts on the Columbia. But, from what I heard it was going to go from 15% from the bottom to 30%.  Not much of a change, and it shows with water temps out of the dam at 57 instead of 59ish.  A little is better than nothing.  Reports from down low sound encouraging. We'll see, a recon is planned for a couple days from now.  Still looks like a great year in the making.  This will be a year to be steelheading the Deschutes (aren't they all).  Dates are filling fast.

Trout fishing has slowed a little bit.  A week ago there where great numbers of caddis and some fantastic dry fly action to be had. Juicey banks and trees had fish lined up and sipping.  Caddis numbers have dwindle and looking for fish working on top has proven a lot harder.  The ones you do find are far from push overs.  The nymphing has been fair to good though.  Cover lots of water.  August can make you work a little, and thinking out of the box and trying a little bit of everything will pay off. The beauty with August is there are normally more rafters than anglers and you can have a great day as far as solitude, great weather, and time on a fantastic river.  Get out enjoy it and keep your fingers crossed that those steelhead will start pouring in! Fishing along the road above Mack's was starting to get a little busy on Sunday, FYI.





]]> Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://deschutesoutfitters.com/fishing-reports#827 http://deschutesoutfitters.com/fishing-reports#863 Recorded:  0 ° F Fishing: Good

 Trout Report:  Trout fishing as of late has been a little tougher.  Caddis numbers are not what they where a week or so ago. Finding fish up on dries ( back eddies, trees etc) is taking a little work and the fish you are finding require A game.  Nymphing has been so-so, and day to day.  Basically dog days of summer. Angling pressure has been light and it is nice to spend the day on the river, just have to work for them a little.  Don't be afraid to think out of the box and keep mixing up patterns ( nymph big stuff, little midges, etc).  Mornings and evenings have been the best.  A plus side is we have hooked and landed some real beauties, so what we lacked in quantity made up for in quality.

Steelhead!!  More water is being pulled from the bottom ( heard 30%?), and temps have dropped a little.  Fishing has been decent.  A fair amount of pressure for the time of year. Fished Pine Tree to Mouth recently and found fish.  Not red hot, but still good numbers hooked all things considered.  Typical steelheading, and that is about as good as one can expect and when you hit the "magic pod" and epic day count your lucky stars and enjoy.  Next couple weeks should really get going. Now is the time to make plans for you steelhead season!!!  Fish are around and we are ready to go!

Keep tabs on numbers of fish coming over the dam. Enter the dam you want to see ( Bonneville, the Dalles, John Day etc) and then steelhead on species  and submit.  Looks like things have mellowed, we need to see the graph start to climb again,...this is the start of when our fish are supposed to show up.  




]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://deschutesoutfitters.com/fishing-reports#863 http://deschutesoutfitters.com/fishing-reports#882 Recorded:  0 ° F Fishing: Fair

 Fires!  Lots of them and changing fast.  I'd call the BLM for updates (541-395-2778)

I guess the fire at LockIt and the one by the Hatchery are contained or out.  But the Juniper Flat fire ran down Eagle Creek and Nena (last night?) and Johnson Flats and around Caretaker burnt and is still burning?  Bummer, I believe the Johnson Homestead cabin (Dr. Dixx) is burnt.  That is sad to say the least.  We came out the day before and I guess I got one last look at unknowingly. We put in at Trout Creek on the 19th and took out on the 21st. When we left it was smokey, but we floated by the cabin and fished across from the Caretakers and all was well.

Not sure about closures and things are changing fast( for better and maybe worse), I'd make a call or too before making plans until things simmer down.  The fires and the canyon burn fast and burn out fast.




Aheaded out the door to go to Pine tree I got the call about the fires and then called the BLM.  We mission aborted going Pinetree down ( Gramma/Mom and little guy).  Instead we headed TC to Harpham ( 19th to the 21st).  Took off yesterday, and apparantly I saw Dr Dixx’s cabin for the last time.  Talked to BLM and I guess LockIt fire is out. The one from Juniper flats ran down Eagle and Neena Creek last night ( since we floated by yesterday afternoon and all was honky dory). Said it burned around Caretakers and Johnson Flat’s (Dr. Dixx) and took out the cabin ( SUCKS) and the outhouse. Sounds like they shut down WS and TC and we where lucky we got out.  Sounds like it is worth checking with BLM at 541-395-2778 (visitor center) for updates.  

Sorry the buddy in Maupin was pretty laid back about the Lockit and fire by the Hatchery the night before I left and he made it sound like it was going to contained and out.  Those desert fires go fast and I didn’t want to sound like chicken little and after I sent it I got the Paul Harvey.

Mike


]]> Sun, 22 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://deschutesoutfitters.com/fishing-reports#882 http://deschutesoutfitters.com/fishing-reports#900 Recorded:  0 ° F Fishing: Good

 Pretty crazy last week or so with the fires on the river.  For full report check out the blog.  Closures have been lifted and the bulk of the fires are out or contained.

Steelheading down low ( Sheras down mostly), has been slow to typical work for your chances steelheading.  Which is not all bad, but not just wide open red hot.  Step into the right run and find a few, but a lot of casts, and covering water to hit those runs.  Water temps are pretty good.  I had 60 above Maupin and 62-64 around Macks.  Numbers on the Columbia have taken a big dip and we are right at to a little below the ten year average.  From here on out are when the bulk of the fish are supposed to show up to the party.   Evrybody is ready to get the party started and turned up a notch, at least I know I am.

Trout fishing seems to have picked up a little this last week.  Still dog days of summer and working for them, but a little more forgiving and willing to co-operate.  Caddis numbers are a far cry from July.  Dry fly fishing and finding fish up has been a little tougher.  All you have to do is look at the lanterns in the morning. Now there are mostly fried midges with a side of caddis topped with aquatic moths.  July the lanterns and EVERYTHING near by are FULL of Blackened Cajun Caddis a la' Coleman.  Most consistent nymphing rig has been a bigger stone type pattern with a little midge or small (18-20#) mayfly pattern.  Trout fisherman have plenty of empty river and room to roam and enjoy.



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