Deschutes and Crooked River Fly Fishing Reports

5/27/14

Deschutes River:

4350 CFS

The Deschutes Salmonfly hatch is going on now! Fishing is good as result. The hatch seems a bit light this year, but there are enough bug to get the fish looking up! We are seeing more bugs and bigger fish from Whitehorse upsteam, though there are bugs (though fewer) and good fishing still down river to Maupin. To target fish eating the Salmonflies focus on rip rap banks, and behind alders, and along bank lines. Fish big Chubby Chernobyls (Sz.8) in the heavy water on the rip rap, try smaller patterns like the Clark Stone in the calmer spots behind the trees and along the banks. Fish are getting pressured now so switch up your patterns and lighten your leaders if your getting refusals.

We are also picking up fish in back eddies and feeding lanes on small PMDs and X-Caddis patterns.

I expect the fishing to be good for another week or two on the big bugs and then transition to caddis after that. Last year we had great caddis fishing in late June and July.

We still have availability for day and overnight camp trips on the Deschutes this season. July is one of my favorite months to be on the river.

Fishing is still good and the angling pressure is a bit lighter after the Salmonfly craziness. Warm temps equal wet wading, and caddis fly swarms and some great dry fly fishing!

Camping is exquisite with warm summer evenings and long days and river to always cool off in.

If you are looking to experience the Deschutes River give us a call and book a Deschutes River Guided Fly Fishing Trip for the day, or two, or three!

Crooked River:
246 CFS

The Crooked continues to fish great! The Mothers Day Caddis (Grannoms) are out and fish are taking dry flies on the surface most of the day. The peak caddis activity though is in the afternoon.

We fish a lot of dry-dropper set ups this time of year. With a hi viz Brown or Black Caddis on point, with a small PT or Caddis Pupae pattern as a dropper. Fish are picked up on both through out the day.

Redside trout continue to spawn this month.  Watch out and stay away from any spawning beds you see or you think you see. There is a huge problem on the Crooked with people actually fishing Redds (trout spawning beds). We see people, accidentally and sometimes not, fishing or walking through   Redds all the time. This is just plan wrong! Keep an eye out for and stay off any gravel that is 1" or less in diameter. Redds can be identified is these areas and are usually lighter in color than the surrounding gravel. Any fish seen with in these areas are most likely in the act of spawning.

 If you would like a Crooked River Guide Trip or would like more info on fishing the Crooked River gives us a call at 541-647-2584!

“Alaska Airlines” Flash Your Pass Offer!

River Borne Outfitters is Excited to Announce it is participating in Alaska Airlines "Flash your Pass Promotion!"

4/19/14 Update: 

Follow the Link and get a discount code of 15% Off any flight with a Redmond/Bend destination on Alaska Airline!! (restrictions apply)

Flights must be booked by 4/29/14 to receive the discount.

And after you book your flight give us a call, and with proof of a Alaska Airlines boarding pass / printed itinerary you Receive either a free one hour casting lesson at a local park with a purchase of a guide trip ($50 value) or 15% off a guided fly fishing trip on the Deschutes or Crooked Rivers in Central Oregon, your choice!

Guide trips include 4 hours of fishing, equipment rentals, and beverages on the half days and 8 hours of fishing, wader and rod rentals, a deli lunch and beverages on full days. Fishing licenses required and not provided, discount cannot be combined with any other offers. Click on the link for more information on Central Oregon Guided Fly Fishing Trips!

To book a guided fly fishing trip call 541-647-2584

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Crooked and Deschutes River Fly Fishing Reports

4/15/14

Crooked River :
 373 CFS

The spring water release from Prineville Reservoir is currently happening, though it is going to be a short event this season. Water levels have topped out and are already on the drop. People have been fishing through out the high water, and catching some fish! Look for fishing to be good and only get better as the river gets below 200 cfs. Expect some hatches of Blue Wings and some midges right now, and soon we will start to see some caddis. The Mothers Day Caddis come off strong in this river in the spring making for some great dry fly fishing...

If you would like a Crooked River Guide Trip or would like more info on fishing the Crooked River gives us a call at 541-647-2584!


Lower Deschutes River :
4700 CFS

The section of river bordering the Warm Springs Indian Reservation is still closed but opens up on April 26th. The river level is nice for this time of year. Fishing is good on March Browns and Blue Wing Olives. If the weather stays mild I predict the Salmonfly hatch will  come off early again this year. Look for the second week in May,  on to be good.

 We still have openings for the Salmonfly hatch. If you are looking to experience this annual event and some of the best dry fly fishing of the season give us a call and book a Deschutes River Guided Fly Fishing Trip for the day, or two, or three!
You can also book your Crooked and Deschutes River guide trips online at http://www.riverborneoutfitters.com/online-booking.html

Redd Alert!
Our Rainbows are on the spawn from now until early summer in both the Crooked and Deschutes Rivers. Keep and eye out and stay off of gravel bars. Focus more on dry fly fishing or dry-dropper techniques which will keep you away from spawners that are on the bottom. Land your fish quickly, revive adequately, and handle with care. Lets take care of this precious resource!

“Alaska Airlines” Flash Your Pass Offer!

River Borne Outfitters is Excited to Announce it is participating in Alaska Airlines "Flash your Pass Promotion!"

4/19/14 Update: 

Follow the Link and get a discount code of 15% Off any flight with a Redmond/Bend destination on Alaska Airline!! (restrictions apply)

Flights must be booked by 4/29/14 to receive the discount.

And after you book your flight give us a call, and with proof of a Alaska Airlines boarding pass / printed itinerary you Receive either a free one hour casting lesson at a local park with a purchase of a guide trip ($50 value) or 15% off a guided fly fishing trip on the Deschutes or Crooked Rivers in Central Oregon, your choice!

Guide trips include 4 hours of fishing, equipment rentals, and beverages on the half days and 8 hours of fishing, wader and rod rentals, a deli lunch and beverages on full days. Fishing licenses required and not provided, discount cannot be combined with any other offers. Click on the link for more information on Central Oregon Guided Fly Fishing Trips!

To book a guided fly fishing trip call 541-647-2584

Now Booking!! 2014 Deschutes River Salmonfly Camp Trips!

Hurry Up and book a one of our limited Camp Trips for the annual
Deschutes River Salmonfly Hatch!

Starting May 15 - through June 6 we are offering 6 launch dates strategically timed to catch the hatch... Three or four day options are available for most launch dates. 

Scroll to the bottom of the page for more info or to reserve your trip online.  
Also, check out our Deschutes River Camp Trips page on our website.

Call Us at 541-647-2584 if you have any questions or would like to book a trip directly!

2013 Season in Review!

Check out this slide show with some images from clients and myself from this last season!

Thank you to all who helped make this our best season yet!

Deschutes and Crooked River Fly Fishing Reports

Crooked River : 214 CFS

A Fly Fishing Class on the Crooked River!

The Crooked is in summer mode now... Fishing is good, with caddis hatching through out the day and PMD's in the afternoon - early evening. The river has been busy though with day trip anglers and campers alike. Look to the pullouts off the road, instead of the Rec sites for spots to fish.

The heat is starting to detour some as well, though this is when some of the best fishing and hatches occur.

We have just finished our last fly fishing class offered through the local community college where we taught beginning and itermediate fly fishing classes on the Crooked River.

There is not a better river in Central Oregon to learn how to fly fish on than the Crooked River!
There are still options for group and private fly fishing classes 
with  River Borne Outfitters this summer!

We are offering Group Fly Fishing Classes on the Crooked River, near Bend every Saturday from July 20th through August.  Private fly fishing classes and casting lessons are also available all season long call, or email us to schedule a class.

For more information on the Crooked River including our guide trip options give us a call or
Or check out our Crooked River Guided Fly Fishing Trips on our website!

Deschutes River : 4080 CFS

A Fat 19" Deschutes Rainbow Trout!

The Deschutes has been fishing great this July. The caddis are the thickest I have seen in years. All this hot weather is bringing out the bugs in force. And the trout seem to be responding with lots of fish looking up during the hot days, and good nymphing during cooler days.

We have also been seeing some of the biggest fish of the season so far the last few weeks. Numerous fish over 18" have been hooked on Deschutes guide trips in the last week with the longest taping out at 22 inches!

I don't know how long the good fishing will last. The summer duldrums usually hit in mid to late August and fishing slows down a bit, but with the amount of bugs around, maybe it will hold out all summer.

If you want to check out the summer caddis fishery on the Deschutes now is the time!... Call or email us if you would like more info or to book a trip!

Deschutes Steelhead Report:

 The first good slug of fish are making there way over the dams right now. Fish have already been caught at the mouth. Look for fishable numbers to be present in the lower 24 miles by early August.
August - Early September are prime months to chase steelhead in the lower river. Overnight drift boat trips for steelhead are available during this time in the lower 24 miles of the Deschutes. These fish are bright, aggressive, good biters that take to a swung fly well. Spey rods are the tool of choice as this section river has a lower gradient and long runs best covered with spey casts and swung flies. 

River Borne Outfitters offers guided Deschutes fly fishing day trips and Overnight camp out adventures during the caddis hatch and for early steelhead in July and August!