The Lower Deschutes is definitely worth the trip, Maupin area access is wide open and fishing quite good for this time of year. Remember that Warm Springs, Mecca, Dry Creek, Trout Creek and South Junction access is all closed until 4/22/26.
Stonefly nymphs, Green Rock Worm, Blue Perdigon, Jig Napoleon Brown or Olive, Berry’s PCP and Walts Worms and some real match the hatch stuff like a BWO Micro Mayfly and Tan or Olive Fat Ass Caddis will be smart choices. Think about the next hatches upcoming, and March Brown Mayflies are not too far out, so a Hares Ear or PT in a #12-14 are good ideas too.
Keep an eye on BWO mayfly hatches to bring fish to the surface this week. It is the only likely dry fly to work for now, so add a Film Critic, Sparkle Dun and Parachute to the collection if you plan to go soon.