The Lower Deschutes near Maupin up to the Locked Gate or down to Mack’s Canyon is an absolute yes for March. If you bring your dog, check it for ticks when you get home (you too) and make sure to bring your favorite nymph rod and consider some small streamers, even on a sink tip and work the weedy edges with minnow and sculpin imitations. For the month of March Stonefly nymphs, especially Black ones in a #6, Soft hackle PT #12-14, Hares Ear #12-14, BWO Micro May #18, Prince #14-16, Green Rock Worm #14-16, Perdigons (all your usual colors) and Walt’s Worms.
You should also keep an eye out in eddies and the edges for BWO’s hatching and creating a dry fly opportunity. March Brown’s are likely 4 or 5 weeks away still.
Remember Warm Springs, Mecca, Dry Creek, Trout Creek and South Jct are closed until 4/22/26