The Upper Deschutes Report

Deschutes River- Upper - OR


by The Fly Fishers Place
7-11-2026
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The Upper Deschutes float from Wickiup down was good for Michael this past week. As we move towards august I recommend a trip with him or Troy up there in later August and September.
This past week Michael had some good fishing on both PMD and PED hatches on his float.
Streamers, hoppers and evening caddis hatches are likely and keep an eye on rusty spinners and tricos morning and dusk too.

The headwaters stretch of the Upper Deschutes is a good bet. Not a bad idea to get in the habit of checking water temps, but this area is full of spring rejuvenation and should all be good for healthy fishing conditions. Lot’s of nymphing and small streamers. On the dry fly side a chubby is a good attractor and a great support fly for a dry dropper. Ants and beetles, parachute adams, light cahill, x caddis, corn fed caddis, upright rusty spinner and w




More Reports

The Fly Fishers Place Reports
for Saturday, July 11th

Metolius River: Metolius River Report
Crooked River: The Crooked River is running cold
Fall River: Fall River Report
Deschutes River- Lower: The Lower Deschutes is good
McKenzie River: The McKenzie River Report
East Lake: East Lake was good to very good this week
Paulina Lake: Paulina Lake was also good this week
Little Lava Lake: Little Lava Lake is a good choice now
Hosmer Lake: Hosmer Lake Report
Three Creek Lake: Three Creek Lake sitting at just shy of 6500 feet is a good bet to find cooler water
Crane Prairie Reservoir: Super warm surface temps on most of the lake