Idaho Fish Report

Mouth to Pelton Dam 

Cool weather over the weekend slowed some hatches down on the lower Deschutes, but things will likely pick back up with warm weather this week. Reports of excellent nymph fishing for trout around Maupin and upstream to Warm Springs. Reports of daily caddis hatches as well.

There is no spring Chinook sport fishery on the Deschutes this year.

Lake Billy Chinook to Benham Falls 

Open to fishing all year. Anglers report fair fishing for brown trout upstream of the Old Mill area in Bend, around Tumalo State Park, and around Steelhead Falls. The stonefly hatch is mostly over but nymphing continues to be the most effective method.

Benham Falls to Little Lava Lake 

This section includes the popular brown trout fishery below Wickiup Reservoir and brook trout fishery between Crane Prairie and Little Lava Lake. Anglers report productive fishing for mountain whitefish, brook trout and redband trout from Crane Prairie to the headwaters. Fishing between Wickiup Dam and Pringle Falls has been productive for large brown trout. Following the wet winter and spring, mosquitos are out in full force on the Upper Deschutes, especially near the headwaters, and anglers should come prepared.