Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Temp:
38°
Water Temp:
48
Deep Canyon Outfitters's Tip of the Week
The Lower Deschutes is closed to fishing from Warm Springs down to northern tribal boundary until April 22nd. Steelhead are in the river! Suspending large flashy nymphs with sturdy hooks under an indicator... or swinging intruder-style patterns on a two-handed rod are productive ways to entice a strike from this species.
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5-Day Outlook as of 4/15/24
Eggs and Stonefly Nymphs should be great bets through the winter, BWO nymphs and perdigons will also go. Also a swung sculpin on a trout spey is a good bet and fun way to entice those fish.
Techniques & Tips as of 4/15/24
Nymphing with dark flashy stone flies, pheasant tails, and duracell jigs are the ticket when fish aren't rising for dry flies.
Local Species Available Some closures. Check local regulations.
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Rainbow trout and Steelhead
Deep Canyon Outfitters's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Tunghead Stonefly | N/A | |
Bead Head Giant Stone | N/A | |
Schultzy's S3 Sculpin | N/A | |
x-caddis | olive | 16-18 |
elk hair caddis | Olive/Tan | 16-18 |
Jig-styled nymps | N/A | 16 |
sparkle pupa | olive/tan | 16-18 |
Tunghead Stonefly
If you fish stonefly nymphs, you'll want to have several sizes of these bottom bumpers.
2.99
Item #139J
Deep Canyon Outfitters's Recommended Gear
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Best Leader:
Super Strong Plus Leaders
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Best Tippet:
SuperStrong Plus Tippet in 30- and 100-meter spools
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Best Fly Fishing Rod:
5-Weight 10' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
WF Trout Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line