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May 13 . 13
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Two weeks of hot weather have spurred the salmonflies into action on the Deschutes around town. This hatch is relatively short lived and generally not as intense as the hatch on the Lower River. However, it still gets the attention of some of the river's bigger trout. Remember, salmonfly nymphs prefer fast, well oxygenated water. Therefore you aren't likely to find many salmonflies in the long stretches of flat water that define the Deschutes above Bend. Look to the rapids and waterfall areas and you should find bugs and fish willing to eat them. Remember, the river is still closed above Benham Falls.
posted by Neal Burrell
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April 30 . 13
Upper Deschutes Report
Upper Deschutes has been fishing pretty good. There are some Blue wing olives flying around along with some small caddis. Nymphing the usual stonefly nymph with a mayfly dropper can produce. Don't be hesitant to throw some streamers also because there are some big browns lurking in the Deschutes. May 25th will be the opening of the Deschutes from Benham Falls upstream all the way to Little Lava lake. Good news is there is plenty of water around town to fish. Get out there and enjoy!
posted by FFO Crew
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April 11 . 13
Upper Deschutes Report
Below Benham falls has been fishing pretty good. Nymphing stones or stripping streamers can be supper effective. Keep an eye out for Bwo's, and March Browns for dry action. Stonefly nymphs should be getting pretty active.
posted by FFO Crew
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February 09 . 13
The Upper Deschutes
Well the Upper Deschutes below Little Lava is closed. However, the Deschutes happens to run right through our backyard. That's right, you can drive five minutes and fish for small wild bows and browns. Little dries and mayfly nymphs will normally do the trick. There is some good access throughout town. Make sure to check water levels, especially higher up towards the mountain. Were lucky to have the famous Deschutes River run right through town.
posted by FFO Crew
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January 17 . 13
Deschutes Town Water
The Deschutes that runs in town can fish good this time of year. Look to fish little attractor dries, bwo's, pheasant tails, and other little mayfly nymphs. There is some awesome access throughout town where you can fish. Also the Deschutes in town is awesome for practicing spey casting. The fish aren't too big but plentiful!
posted by FFO Crew
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January 07 . 13
Town Water
The upper D in town can be surprising at times. Every now and then go mess around near Sawyer Park or Big Eddy. Nymphing little pheasant tails or stripping a little streamer can be good. Check water levels before you. Winter flows typically are extremely low which push fish to the deeper holes. Get out there and explore because there is a lot of water around here!
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December 18 . 12
Upper D In-Town
I love how Bend's backyard has the Deschutes River. We are lucky that in if we need to fish, ten minute drive or less, and we are standing in the Deschutes River. The town water holds rainbows and browns that normally cooperate pretty well. Nymphing a stonefly nymph with a little mayfly dropper is a fantastic technique for around here. There should be some Bwo's flying around. Streamers are never a bad idea either. Remember, you don't always have to go a long ways to go fish!
posted by FFO Crew
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December 03 . 12
Town Water
The Upper Deschutes has many sections to it. The headwaters starts from Little Lava lake and makes its way through Crane Prairie Reservoir and Wickiup before making a turn towards the town of Bend. On its way towards Bend, there are a series of falls. Benham Falls is the main falls and also is an important boundry. From Benham Falls upstream to Little Lava is closed. Benham falls downstream to Billy Chinnok is open. Fishing in the winter can be best due to water levels. The water levels will be significantly low making the fish pod up in the deeper pools. This allows us to be able to target the Rainbows and Browns better by getting to them. Using streamers and nymphing will be the best tactics to use. Stonefly nymphs, pheasant tails, scupzillas, and zonkers are good patterns to have. Fishing even in town can be productive. Were lucky to have the world famous Deschutes River run through this town. With that said, get out and use it!
posted by FFO Crew
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November 09 . 12
Below Benham Falls to Town
The Upper Deschutes from Benham Falls down to Sawyer Park can make for a great fishing outing. If you are sick of blowing through a full tank of gas to get some where far and remote to fish, then the Upper D can be your good friend. Winter flows on the Upper Deschutes are lower than normal and gives us the opportunity to wade and fish the deeper pools. There are some big Rainbows and Browns that swim the waters of the Upper Deschutes. All wild and healthy, these fish will chase streamers, eat stonefly nymphs, and best of all come up and eat Blue Wing Olives. I have heard good reports lately from this section. Lots of access points too, so if you have any questions of where to go, we at Fly and Field can point you in the right direction.
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October 23 . 12
Benham Falls Area
Just up the road near Inn of the Seventh Mountain has some awesome access for the Upper Deschutes. Streamer fishing in the pools can produce large browns in the 20 inch range. Little dries and nymphs will catch more small fish but the action might be better than streamer fishing. If you make it all the way to Benham falls, walk downstream and fish all that good water.
In town, the Deschutes can fish great. Little attractor dries and nymphs should give you plenty of action. If you have any questions about where to fish, give us a call or stop by the shop and we can point you in the right direction.
In town, the Deschutes can fish great. Little attractor dries and nymphs should give you plenty of action. If you have any questions about where to fish, give us a call or stop by the shop and we can point you in the right direction.
posted by FFO Crew
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October 13 . 12
Upper D in Town
If you are looking for something close and a place to fish for a couple of hours, I suggest checking out the Deschutes close to town. The Deschutes River meanders throughout town and has many access points and parks that are available to the public. Small little dries like the Parachute Adams can be awesome especially in the evening times. Sawyer Park, Big Eddy, and Mckay Park are some our favorites. If your itchin' to get out and fish, you don't always have to drive a long ways. Remember, the Deschutes River runs right throughout Bend and has many fishing opportunities.
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Upper Deschutes
The Upper Deschutes River, Oregon: Easing its way from Little Lava Lake through the tall canopies of the Ponderosas, the Upper Deschutes River changes its Read More... character at every turn. Spring creek beginnings offer tremendous walk and wade opportunities for eager Brook, Brown and Rainbow trout on a fly. Incredible flora and fauna abound, home to Rocky Mountain Elk, soaring Bald Eagles, and wild flowers from the brush of Monet. This section offers some of the summer's most intimate dry fly fishing. From here, river flows south creating two significant impoundments; Crane Prairie and Wickiup Reservoirs. These two vast reservoirs offer up the areas most significant populations of monstrous lake released Rainbow and Brown Trout. Then the river spills from Wickiup creating the only opportunity to fish from a boat on the entire Deschutes River. This section meanders through vast meadows featuring long "cut-banks" and island braids to challenge the anglers casting abilities. This stretch fishes dries both early and late with the bulk of the day hunting down large carnivores lurking under the banks casting large streamers. The Upper Deschutes River, Oregon has easy access either by foot, boat or SUV. The scenery is just short of magnificent and the fishing is spectacular. It’s located less than an hour from Bend and minutes from Sunriver making it ideal for a half or a full day outing.
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Upper Deschutes
March Brown
| Pheasant Tail Nymph | 12-16 | Morning / Afternoon |
| Flick March Brown | 12-14 | Afternoon |
| American March Brown | 12-14 | Afternoon |
Blue-Winged Olive
| Pheasant Tail Nymph | 16-18 | Morning / Afternoon |
| Parachute Adams | 16-18 | Morning / Afternoon |
| Para Wulff BWO | 16-18 | Morning / Afternoon |
| Hi Vis Para BWO | 16-18 | Morning / Afternoon |
| Compara Dun Purple | 16-18 | Morning / Afternoon |
Pale Morning Dun
| Pheasant Tail Nymph | 16-18 | Morning / Afternoon |
| Hares Ear Nymph | 16-18 | Morning / Afternoon |
| Parachute PMD | 16-18 | Morning / Afternoon |
| Hi Vis Para BWO | 16-18 | Morning / Afternoon |
| Para Wulff BWO | 16-18 | Morning / Afternoon |
Spotted Sedge
| Hares Ear Nymph | 14-16 | Mid Day / Evening |
| Sparkle Pupa | 14-16 | Evening |
| Olive Elk Hair | 14-16 | Evening |
Rock Worm Caddis
| Serendipity Olive (Larva) | 14-16 | Mid Day / Evening |
| Sparkle Pupa Apple | 14-16 | Mid Day / Evening |
| Olive Elk Hair | 14-16 | Evening |
Cream Stonefly
| Hares Ear | 10-12 | Mid Day / Evening |
| Trinas Carnage Tan | 10 | Mid Day / Evening |
| Henry's Fork Golden | 10 | Mid Day / Evening |
Green Drake
| Hairs Ear Nymph | 10-12 | Mid Day / Evening |
| Extended Body Drake | 10-12 | Mid Day / Evening |
| Green Drake Wulff | 10-12 | Mid Day / Evening |
| Trina's Carnage Drake | 10-12 | Mid Day / Evening |
Ant
| Blk Flying Ant | 14 | Mid Day |