How to go fish the Deschutes River

The months we list for the Deschutes River are May, June, July, August, September, October. You are inside that window now, so this brief is written for August.

August

Reading the gauge…

Flies to tie — August

We hold no hatch chart for August on this river, so there is no fly list to publish here. Browse the fly library.

Access

Warm Springs Bridge
44.783, -121.233parking
Maupin City Park
45.175, -121.083parking
Beavertail Campground
45.250, -121.050parking

Regs — check current rules before you go

Check Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for current regulations. Wild steelhead regulations vary by season. Barbless hooks required. Specific fly-only sections exist.

Pack list

A current state fishing licence
Waders and boots you have already leak-tested
Net, nippers, forceps
Floatant and desiccant
Tippet in the sizes the chart asks for
Water, sun cover, polarised glasses

Generic gear. Anything specific to this water is above.

Full hatch chart, access map and live gauge on the Deschutes River page →