Salmonfly update

SALMONFLY UPDATE!

The stoneflies are out in full force in the Warm Springs area, and fish are finally starting to focus on them! Although they have been out for about a week now, and we have been getting a few fish on adults here and there, yesterday was the first day I saw fish really looking for them. They have moved up into the “salmonfly water” – along the banks, under trees, etc. Some of the females already have their egg sack, and are making egg laying flights. We expect the dry fly fishing to remain strong for the next few weeks. Chubby Chernobyls, Norm Woods, and Sofa Pillows have all been working well. Also look for hatches of PMD/PED’s, Caddis and Green Drakes (especially on cloudy days. The caddis fishing in the evenings can be great! Nymphing has also been good, with fish being taken on Stonefly nymphs, Caddis Pupa, soft hackles, Hare’s Ears, Split Case PMD’s, Copper Johns, etc.

Our guides still have some availability mid-week, which are usually less crowded than the weekends and provide great fishing! Give us a call at 541-647-2584 or click here to book your trip today! 

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Deschutes River Fishing Report

5/6/18

Fishing has been great on the Deschutes these last few weeks. We aren’t seeing any salmonfly adults yet, but with warm weather in the forecast it won’t be long. We are guessing within a week we will be seeing the hatch as high as Warm Springs. Keep in mind that it usually takes a few days of the adult stoneflies being around for the fish to really key into the dry flies. In the meantime, the nymphing has been great, with fish being taken on stonefly nymphs, Hare’s Ears, Pheasant Tails, Copper Johns, and soft hackles. We have also been seeing some early Mother’s Day Caddis, and fish rising to them in the evenings. On rainy, overcast days we have been seeing hatches of BWO’s and March Browns, although the March Browns are on their way out. Look for hatches of PMD’s to pick up in the next few weeks. Stop by Deschutes River Fly Shop for the latest intel, bugs and beer.

Our guides have been having great days on the water lately, and still have some opening left in May, click here for more info or call 541-647-2584 to book your trip today!