Warm Springs to Tygh Valley Sectionon Deschutes River (Lower Deschutes)
What's working on Deschutes River
- 01Current flow at 302 cfs under clear skies and 60°F with light wind.
- 02Last significant pushes of October Caddis and consistent BWO hatches expected.
- 03Fall spawning season makes egg patterns highly effective.
- 04Focus on deeper pools, seams, and heads of riffles where steelhead hold in lower water.
- 05Stealth and precise casts are crucial due to lower flows and clear conditions.
What to tie on at Warm Springs to Tygh Valley Section
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun
Fall BWO hatches are a consistent occurrence, and this low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective steelhead feeding on emergers and adults.
Buy at AmazonComet
A classic attractor pattern highly effective for fall and winter steelhead, especially when swung through deeper runs.
Buy at AmazonMother's Day Caddis
The prolific Mother's Day Caddis hatch is expected in late April through May, making this dry fly a perfect imitation for adult caddis.
Tungsten Bead Pat's Rubber Legs
Stonefly nymphs are present year-round in the Deschutes. This heavy fly serves as an excellent 'anchor' to get your rig deep while providing a large, high-protein silhouette that winter trout and steelhead find hard to ignore.
Buy at AmazonZebra Midge
Midges are the most prolific food source in February. A black or red Zebra Midge (size 18-22) is essential for imitating the pupae that trout and whitefish graze on throughout the day.
Buy at AmazonElk Hair Caddis (CDC)
Caddis are active from spring through fall, and this durable dry fly imitation is excellent for matching adult caddis activity for surface-oriented steelhead.
Buy at AmazonSkater (Bombers)
Excellent for summer steelhead on high-visibility days, imitating general surface attractors.
Buy at AmazonYellow Sally
Summer stoneflies like the Yellow Sally are often abundant along freestone streams, providing a key food source for opportunistic steelhead.
Buy at AmazonStimulator (Yellow)
A large attractor dry fly that effectively imitates golden stoneflies or large terrestrials, drawing aggressive strikes from steelhead during summer, especially in faster water.
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