Idaho Fish Report
Lower Deschutes River Report
by Orvis Company
3-26-2020
Water flow: Madras: 3980 CFS Moody: 4730 CFS
Visibility: 29 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 43 Degrees F
Water condition: Slightly Turbid
Best time of day to fish: Late Mornings, Late Afternoons, Evenings.
Best stretch: The Maupin area.
Best access point: Heritage Flats, Maupin, Locked Gate, Mack's Canyon, South Junction, Trout Creek, town of Warm Spings
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:
BWOs, stonefly nymphs, midges.
Fish species: Rainbow trout and Steelhead
Fishing season: Some closures. Check local regulations.
Nearest airport: Roberts Field Airport (RDM), Redmond, Oregon
Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader
Recommended fly fishing tippet: 4X Tippet
Best fly fishing rod: 9' 6" 6 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line: WF Trout Fly Line
Best sinking fly line: Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line
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