Lower D Report - 5/8/26
The Lower Deschutes River is fishing really well right now and the whole canyon is waking up fast. Bug activity has noticeably picked up over the last week and we’re starting to see the early signs of the Salmonfly season building a bit earlier than normal.
Most of the action is still subsurface, with stonefly nymphs, caddis pupa, mayfly patterns, and attractor nymphs producing. Dry fly windows are becoming more consistent as the afternoons warm up as more fish are looking up.
WE ARE GETTING BIG BUG EATS ON TOP!
Things are accelerating quickly down there right now. The flows, weather, temps and, bugs are all aligning for a great week, and the fish are as feisty as ever.
Recommended Dries:
March Brown #12-14, Hackle Stacker PMD #14-18, Parachute PMD #14-18, Hackle Stacker Baetis #16-20, Parachute Baetis #16-20, Elk Hair Caddis #14-16
Recommended Nymphs:
Jimmy Legs #8 (Black or Brown), Jigged Hare’s Ear #14-16, Jigged Pheasant Tail #14-16, Psycho Prince #14-16, Duracell Jig #14-18, Copper John #14-18, Sparkle Pupa #16-18
