The Lower Deschutes River is a must fish this week as access to both the BLM (East) and Warm Springs (West) sides offer access through 10/31. November 1 remember that all waters on the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation are closing. Your tribal permit allows access from Dry Creek CG to Trout Creek CG on the reservation from 4/22 to 10/31. The other times no.
Plenty of steelhead for you to find in the upper reaches of the river now. Swing a leech on a sink tip through the runs, or something October Caddis-ish like a Muddler or Anderson’s Euphoria in the tailouts. Green Butt Skunks and Freight Trains are still a worthwhile swung fly too.
Nymphing is excellent, for trout, whitefish and steelhead. Stonefly nymphs, PCP, Caddis Pupa in orange #8-10 and Tan #14-16, Brown Micro May #16-20, Cheeseburger, Peacock Jig Girdle Bug, Eggs, Jig Napoleon, Perdigons, Frenchies and BH Prince.
Don’t forget the November Special at $450 for guided float trips on the Warm Springs to Trout Creek section for 1 or 2 people.

The Upper Deschutes is closed and the Middle Deschutes is pretty big water now after the canal shut off.