There have been more reports of Chinook being caught in the lower Deschutes

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff

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Anglers have been reporting good trout fishing lately between Warm Springs, Mecca, Trout Creek and Maupin. Anglers are reporting good action on nymphs and excellent dry fly-fishing during evening hatches. ‌

There have been more reports of Chinook being caught in the lower Deschutes. Many salmon anglers fish at Sherars Falls, the only section where bait is allowed. ‌

Steelhead fishing on the lower Deschutes has generally been slow, but both fly and gear anglers are having some success. The Deschutes Steelhead Fishery Framework was established in 2021 and defines standards for opening or closing the steelhead sport fishery. Based on counts of wild steelhead over Bonneville Dam, steelhead fishing will remain open on the Deschutes River in 2023. ‌

From July 15 through Sept. 15, the section of the Deschutes River from Moody Rapids downstream to the westbound I-84 will be closed to all fishing and retention for the Thermal Angling Sanctuary closure.

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