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Deschutes Spring Trout Opener Forecast

info April 16, 2025 In Deschutes River Fly Fishing Reports, Misc. News and Announcements No comments

Deschutes Spring Trout Opener Forecast

APRIL 22nd, 2025

THE DESCHUTES BORDERING THE WARM SPRINGS
RESERVATION OPENS TO FISHING!

This section of the Deschutes has been closed since the beginning of the year. The closure is to protect the spawning steelhead and trout. While there is still plenty of spawning going on in the river, they open it up to fishing at this time. Obviously the fishing is typically really good!

Hatches happening this time of year that can make for good dry fly opportunities include Skwalla Stoneflies (While not in big numbers) are present enough to draw bites on Purple Chubbies fished with droppers. Hatches of BWO’s and March Browns can also make for some good dry fly sessions during over cast days. Streamer fishing can be good this time of year too… fish an egg sucking leach on a sink tip and expect some big pulls.

The water is running a bit high.. high even for the time of year. Though dropping.. to around 6k CFS. The hope is that it will continue to drop as we get closer to the opener. Flows around 5k CFS would be more typical. The river color, while a bit off is almost like a steelhead green, and definitely fishable. Look for the fish to be close to the banks and in the softer water.  

Other Fishing Thats Happening this time of year..

Spring is a great time to fish some of the local reservoirs and private lakes and ponds in Central Oregon. Water temps are ideal and fish are fresh and spunky looking to eat after a long winter! Give a ring if you want a report or some more info on our local reservoirs and private lake options!

Full Service Fly Shop

Our full service fly shop and deli should be on your list as a last minute stop before hitting the river. Where you can pick up the latest hot fly, grab a sandwich to go, while your at it maybe some ice and cold beer too! More info…

RV Park & Campround

We have 22 RV sites plus 15 dry camp sites. With great shade, showers, wifi and more. Across the hwy from the river. Minutes to the boat ramp and fishing!
Learn more…

Mid-May into June

Is when you to time a trip to catch the Salmonfly hatch! This is one of the most popular times of year for good reason. Anglers can’t get enough of throwing big dry flies to hungry trout. This hatch is one that both the fish and the angler look forward too! Day and Multi-day camp trips are available.
June-July is another great time to fish the river with caddis dry fly fishing being the main attraction! Learn More…

 

Our Annual River Clean Up & Opening Day Celebrations are postponed this year.

Don’t take this as a bad thing, we are just too busy making improvements and wrapping up a large winter project. We are focused on opening the business for the season including the fly shop, deli, campground and RV park!
We are planning a Memorial Day Jam instead.. with river clean up, casting comp., music, and more.  First Annual Slammin’ Salmonfly Festival! 5/24/25 Stay Tuned…

 

Well spring is definitely in the air…its an exciting time for anglers. The rivers and lakes are opening up and lots of opportunities exist right now for some great fishing. The Deschutes will be the place to be for the opener and from Mid-May thru June. Get your fishing buddies lined up and dates set, guides booked, and campsites reserved now!

Feel free to give a ring or email if we can help you in any way coordinate some lodging, camping, fishing or to just get some info or a report! 

 

Swing on by the camp and fly shop if your on the way to the river! We got ice.. we got beer.. we got flies.

Sincerely,

Vail Borne 
River Borne Outfitters
(541)553-2589 

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