Fishing Report - 10/9/26
October trout fishing has been strong on the Deschutes, with nymphs, streamers, dry/dropper rigs, and Trout Spey all producing. Local Mount Hood la...
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Fishing Report - 9/21/26
The latest Gorge Fly Shop fishing report with local river updates, seasonal fishing notes, fly suggestions, and practical gear tips for Oregon and ...
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Fishing Report - 8/11/26
Deschutes Steelhead As many have heard, the Deschutes steelhead and salmon fishery will officially close beginning August 15. Wild steelhead return...
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Fishing Report - 7/7/26
Summer trout fishing remains productive during the cooler morning and evening windows, while a few early steelhead are showing in the lower Deschut...
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Fishing Report - 6/12/26
June is fishing well across the Gorge, with Deschutes trout keying on caddis, Trout Spey producing aggressive grabs, and Mt. Hood lakes seeing soli...
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Fishing Report - 6/28/26
As the Deschutes stonefly hatch fades, trout fishing can remain excellent with smaller Chubby-style dries, evening caddis, and strong late-day dry ...
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Fishing Report - 5/11/26
The Deschutes stonefly season is in full swing, with Salmonflies, Golden Stones, Yellow Sallies, caddis, PMDs, March Browns, and other bugs keeping...
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Fishing Report 4/20/26
Spring is coming alive on the Deschutes, with early caddis, March Browns, BWOs, and growing anticipation for the stonefly hatch. Mt. Hood lakes are...
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Fishing Report - 3/30/26
Early April brings one last strong push for winter steelhead, with thinning crowds, favorable water temperatures, and chrome fish still in the mix....
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Fishing Reports - 3/16/26
High water is moving winter steelhead throughout Pacific Northwest rivers, setting the stage for a strong late-season finish. On the Deschutes, ang...
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Fishing Reports - 3/3/26
Winter steelhead season is entering the final stretch, with improving water temperatures and rain in the forecast. Deschutes trout fishing has also...
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Fishing Report - 2/13/26
Recent rain has encouraged winter steelhead movement, while many rivers are beginning to drop and clear. On the Deschutes, incoming wintry weather ...
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Fishing Report - 2/1/26
Dry conditions continue across steelhead country, making the next rise in river levels especially important. Meanwhile, unusually mild weather is p...
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Fishing Report - 1/19/26
Winter steelhead rivers are on a long, steady drop, making the next rise in water worth watching. The Lower Deschutes remains in great shape for ny...
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