rrigation has started! Flows have changed in many areas. It pays to check before you go. BWO's midday, midges and dark streamers are all viable options this time of year. Sub surface is the way to play. Stripping small streamers can be a fun way to target browns in this stretch.
Water flow: Benham: 1090 CFS Bend: 70 CFS
Visibility: 26 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 45 Degrees F
Water condition: Clear
Best time of day to fish: mornings, afternoons.
Best stretch: Tetherow Crossing to Lake Billy Chinook
Best access point: Steelhead Falls, Lower Bridge, Tetherow Crossing
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:
BWO, Midge.
Fish species: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout
Fishing season: Open all year
Nearest airport: Roberts Field Airport (RDM), Redmond, Oregon
Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader
Recommended fly fishing tippet: 3X Tippet
Best fly fishing rod: 9' 5 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line: WF Trout Fly Line
Best sinking fly line: Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line
