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Deschutes River Fishing Reports

Deschutes and Crooked River Fly Fishing Reports

Deschutes River – (4,000 CFS) Good flows

Fishing is good to excellent on the Deschutes right now, and will only improve over the next month… The river has been most recently in transition from the Stonefly hatch to the summertime mix of Caddis, PMD’s, Little Yellow Sallies, and the like. Fish have had gorged themselves and been pressured hard during the hatch, so once they recover and digest the fishing usually picks up!

We see some of the best dry fly fishing of the season in June and early July, typically head hunting and stalking fish slurping caddis. The evenings and morning can be especially good this the time of year when you can experience those magical evenings when it seems the whole river is boiling! Crowds are typically more light and camping and weather ranges from warm to hot.. but don’t let that detour you from of some of the best fishing of the summer! Stop into the shop for more beta on top flies and where and how to get in on the caddis topwater action!

Crooked River Fishing Report (85 CFS) Low water level

The Crooked is fishing good right now, but low water levels are concerning and leave us wondering just how long the water will last this season. Typically the Crooked is a great summer fishery as the the dam is a bottom release dam, releasing cold water from the bottom of a deep reservoir. But currently water levels and a persistent drought again make us wonder how long the fishery will hold up this summer.

Typically the PMD’s and Glossosoma Caddis start to hatch here soon, and you get some great summer dry fly fishing. Nymphing is always good on small midge, mayfly, and caddis patterns and the like. We will be running trips out there almost daily for the remainder of the summer or until flows get reduced.

Flows much under 75 CFS are really to low for good fishing, and the fish mortality also increases also with the lower flows, less oxygen, etc.. the fish are already stressed at that point.

Deschutes River Salmon fly Update

It’s been a minute since we posted.. what a whirl wind the last month has been. But the hatch is now tailing off and the river is transition. 

There are still a few big stoneflies flyin’ around, but the fish are starting to take notice of some of the other hatches ocuring as well. Caddis in the morning, PMD’s in the afternoon, little Yellow Sallies too. And on overcast days especially if your in an area that has a lot of down wood, you may see a Green drake or two!
We really like two fly combo’s; dry/dropper, dry/dry set ups this time of year with a size 8-10 Orange or Yellow Stimilator with about a 3′ tag of 5x and either an x caddis in the sz16-18 range or Light Cahil or Parachute PMD dry fly pattern (Especially mid day or evening) and a split case PMD nymph or a Bubble back PMD nymph as a dropper mid day!

Come in to the shop before hitting the river and we will show you these flies and few more of our favorites on the way to the river!


Deschutes River Fishing Report 05/03/22

Flow: 3600 Water: 52

This week the water clarity has cleared up significantly and the fishing has slowed down the past two days as little storm systems pass though our area. Starting today though we get a window of warm weather that will get the fish biting consistently again. Dry droppers have been producing morning and evening and long line and Euro nymphing mid day being your best bet. Swinging Skulpzillas and micro Mole leeches mid day and evening can be fun option, we like Mid sink and Full sink poly leaders for Trout Spey tactics. Hatches Happening right now are pre Stonefly hatch with some Skwalla’s out and about, Mayflies, Cased caddis nymphs and green rock worms are active Midges can produce morning. The water is so clear try nymphing with 4x tippet.

Again watch out for spawning fish the majority of the trout are in spawn mode right now. We are booking in May for Salmon fly hatch and now offering an 6 hour evening Caddis floats.

Deschutes River Fishing Report 04/22/22

Corked Out!

Spring trout fishing is upon us and its opening weekend for the Warm Springs section of the Lower Deschutes. Its pre Stonefly hatch nymphing time, Jimmy legs as a point fly with your favorite dropper in size 14/16. Other hatches happening are small BWO’s, March Brown’s, and early Summer Caddis. Deep nymphing with two fly rigs will be good thoughout the summer season. Watch out for spawing fish and areas that trout tend to spawn (gravel bars). Dry dropper rigs using a Salmon Dry attached to a long piece of 4x off the bend of the hook is a great bet as well. Look for trout eating spent caddis up top before the sun hits the water, nymphing midges can be good early as well. Then look for fish to hide deep mid day, coming back into the shallows again when the sun is behind the canyon wall. Stay fishy and have a great weekend.

Recommended Nymphs: Jimmy Legs, Trout Retrivers, Frenchies, San Juan Worm, Prince Nymph, Lightning Bugs, and Zebra Midges.

Recommended Drys: Purple Haze, CDC+ Caddis, March Browns, Sparkle Pupa, Parachute Adams.

Central Oregon Private Lakes Fishing Report

We had an opportunity to spend the weekend up on the private ranch lakes we fish and guide! This is the time of year to fish these lakes! The ranch we work with have a half dozen or so lakes and ponds. Varying sizes from just a few acres to pretty good in size. There are perfect for pontoons and float tubes! Fishing and the scenery is top notch! The lakes can have good hatches of chironamids and callibaetis, and will fish well from now until June! These lakes are out of the way (which is part of the charm) so plan on a couple days and consider some of the lodging available on the ranch!

If you would like more info, or would like to book a day or two give us a ring at the fly shop or shoot us and email!

Fly Shop PH: 541-553-2589

info@deschutescamp.com

Deschutes River Clean Up & Opening Day Celebration Saturday April 23th!

We are hiring for the 2022 season!

We are always looking for good additions to the family. We have been lucky to have some great help at the camp. Every new hire brings new energy and something to contribute. With the addition of the RV park, and the growth of the business over the last few years we are now needing to add a few more positions! This is a great opportunity for someone looking to break into the fly fishing industry, or for someone who has possibly been working for a bigger outfit and wants more responsibility and days! Being a smaller company our employees benefit from hands on training and lots of work and opportunities to be trained in various aspects of the business! Dependable, hard workers will find lots of room for advancement and great opportunities to make good money! We are looking to hire…

For the following positions

  • Fishing guides – We have two positions to fill on the guide front. They could be filled by one person at a minimum but ideally we would like to add two more guides to the staff. Our biggest priority is for a gear runner (bagger) on the camp stretch. And also for a fishing guide. All guides need to have, or be able to acquire valid cpr/first aid cards. Fishing guides need a guide license (we can help with both) fishing guides also need a drift boat, with a dependable trailer and dependable vehicle to tow. Plus multiple years of fly fishing experience, ideally with guide experience and experience fishing and boating the Deschutes. We will train the right person(s) and this could be a great opportunity for someone to break into the industry as long as they have a good attitude, willingness to learn and have the fishing and boating experience to base on.
  • Bagger – The requirements for this position are experience running class 3-4 whitewater, ideally with experience running the Deschutes from Warm Springs to Maupin . Be safety conscience, be able to work alone and work well with others, be physically fit enough to handle 2-3 hours of rowing a day plus the 5-6 hours of labor setting up and breaking down camps. Be able to follow directions well. And be able to handle working outside in a wilderness environment typically alone for multiple days at a time.  Perks include good wages and tips, food, excellent training and experience for the right hire plus shop, and camp deals. As the bagger you would be rowing the company raft and don’t have to provide a boat. But if you have  a drift boat as well there good be opportunities for guiding for those qualified.
  • Camp/Shop Help – Want to live in a van down by river and get paid for it? We have openings for camp help. If you have experience in fly fishing, retail, retail management, food service, grounds keeping, house keeping, building maintenance we want to hear from you! This job includes a stipend plus an rv site depending on the level of participation in the business. Full time= free lodging + wages, part time = discounted lodging  and wages depending on hours worked. Must have a presentable rv or camper. This could be a great opportunity for a semi retired person or couple or someone working remotely who wants to make a few bucks or work off some lodging! 

Qualifications and how to apply – Please email a cover letter and resume to info@deschutescamp.com. Please list any job qualifications and experiences that you think would apply. Please include descriptions and photos of your self (doing what you love) plus pics of your boat(s), vehicles and RV or campers. All fishing guides will need a current CPR/First Aid card plus OSMB guide license (We can help with this) Fishing guides cannot have any recent fish and game violations or recent motor vehicle violations that that would keep them from being able to acquire a guide license or drive a vehicle. All new hires will need to pass a pre-employment background check by our payroll service. No heavy drinkers, druggies, or drama need apply.. 

Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you!

Now Booking for 2022!

We are taking reservations for rv stays, camping, cabin rentals and guide trips & lessons for the 2022 Season!

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