Deschutes River - Below Lake Billy Chinook and Pelton Dam
Tip of the week:
Techniques:
The Lower Deschutes is now fully open to trout fishing! This week will bring some warm weather so nymphing will be your best bet. The water temperature at Madras is 54 degrees. Expect to start seeing the first salmonflies of the season within the week.
Seven-day forecast:
The weather is continuing to heat up and so is the fishing. This is our favorite time of year to fish the Lower Deschutes.
Conditions:
Must Have Flies:
| Bead Head Stonefly | Black or Brown | 6-10 | Buy from Orvis.com |
| Big Sky Salmon Fly | Natural | 14-18 | Buy from Orvis.com |
| Flashback Baetis Nymph | Olive | 18-22 | Buy from Orvis.com |
| Orvis CJ Nymph | Copper/Red | 14-18 | Buy from Orvis.com |
| TH Zebra Midge | Black/Purple/Red | 18-22 | Buy from Orvis.com |
| CDC Mayfly Emerger | Brown | 12-16 | Buy from Orvis.com |
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