Idaho Fish Report
Crooked River Fishing Report
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Orvis
by Orvis Company
3-26-2020
Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby:Deep Canyon Outfitters
Water flow: 92 CFS
Visibility: 9 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 44 Degrees F
Water condition: Slightly Turbid
Best time of day to fish: Aftrenoons, Evenings
Best stretch: 10 mile stretch below Bowman Dam
Best access point: There are many access points on the Crooked, as the Hwy parallels the river for over 15 miles
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:
BWO, Midge.
Fish species: Rainbow Trout and Rocky Mountain Whitefish
Fishing season: Open all year
Nearest airport: Roberts Field Airport (RDM), Redmond, Oregon
Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader
Recommended fly fishing tippet: 5X Tippet
Best fly fishing rod: 9' 4 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line: WF Trout Fly Line