Mattias and Gavin from the shop did some days on the Lower Deschutes from Warm Springs to Trout Creek this week and really crushed it. Many steelhead and trout were landed between these two very talented young anglers.
Eggs, Perdigons, Slum Lords, Soccer Mom, Walts Worms for nymphing, and leeches and intruders on a sink tip for swinging steelhead.
Good access from Mecca on foot or Mtn Bike. Or float but remember the Warm Springs Reservation side is closed now until 4/22/26 and that includes any waters west of the main channel including islands that fall in that side of the river.
Definitely seeing the best catches on a Euro/Tight Line rig with nymphs and small streamers. This area stays open until 12/31 and closes on all water adjacent to the reservation on 1/1/26 until 4/22/26. Get it while you can. Waters not adjacent to the Reservation are open all year but can be a little up and down, or downright slow until warmer spring weather comes in Mid-March. We will watch it and report on it if it’s good to go!