The river is transitioning towards the summer Caddis thing right now.
The cooler weather has cooled the caddis hatch a bit, but once things warm up (Read 80 degrees and warmer) the bugs should really pop.
The hotter the better when fishing theCaddis hatch! Right around the Fourth of July is typically the peak of the Caddis hatch, though I think we will have good Caddis dry fly action all through July and possibly into August with the Cooler, wetter spring we have had!
When fishing the Caddis hatch, be very observant! Watch for tiny rise rings from large trout lazily sipping spent bugs and emerging bugs in the back eddies, foam lines, and under the Alders.
Popular bugs for fishing the Caddis bite are tan X-Caddis sz 16-18, Skaddis Sz 16-18, CDC & Elk, and Double Duck Caddis in smaller sizes.
Dry/dropper combo's can be productive too, fish a larger Caddis (Sz. 14) like a Parachute Caddis or a Hi Vis Elk Hair, with about 3' 5x and a small nymph dropped off the back!
Swing on into the Deschutes River Fly Shop & Camp on your way to the river and we can set you up with some productive flies for what is some of our favorite fishing of the season!
Day and multi day guide trips are available on the Deschutes all season long, give us a ring at
541-647-2584 for more info...
Crooked River: 231 CFS
Flows are good on the Crooked, though the river is also in transition mode.
The river is running clearer than normal, due to the fact that the reservoir has not turned over yet.
Fishing is fair to good still, and will only get better as we get into the summer months.
Hatches of PMD's and caddis occur during the summer and nymphing is always a good option out there! Think small.. size 18-20 midge patterns, flash back pheasant tails, copper johns, and the like will produce fish nymphing.
Half and full day, walk and wade fly fishing trips are available all summer long on the Crooked.
The Crooked is a great option for first timers, small groups and families!
Call 541-647-2584 for more info..
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