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Trout
Deschutes River:
Spoke with a buddy who fished below Sherars falls recently and it sounds like the water clarity is much improved but still not what it normally is. Fishable though which is good news. He said a couple foot visibility.
Trout fishing throughout the Maupin area and down below towards the mouth has remained pretty solid as December slowly creeps up on us. I haven’t had a chance to get down there recently, but am planning on going this weekend hopefully.
Mainly a nymph and streamer show down there at the moment. Small window for some possible blue wing olive hatches mid day but I wouldn’t always count on fish cooperating with eating on top this late in the season.
Lakes are slowing down. Pretty cold up there in the mornings causing the fish to not be as active. If you do fish, same techniques as always but definitely slow down your presentation as fish are going to get more lethargic. With so much moisture and colder weather it will be getting snowy up there soon too so be careful if you decide to get out.
Summer Steelhead
Deschutes River:
The steelhead fishing has been a little tough from what I’ve been hearing. Fish are really spread out and have been somewhat elusive and hard to find. But there are still some good late season fish to be had, so definitely still worth getting out. Worst case, you get a day of spey casting practice in which never hurt anyone! Down below the mouth, I’d think bigger profile flies and dark colors with slightly off color water.Hood River:
There are probably quite a few old springers in the lower few miles but not super high on people’s list to be targeting at this time as they have been in the river for quite some time now. There are definitely summer steelhead spread throughout much of the Hood which can still be caught on the swing and nymphing. Recent rains can get the fish freshened up and more willing to bite. If you’re swinging, using an egg sucking black leech is a tough fly to beat. Other good patterns are dark colored intruders or hobo spey type flies.
Smallmouth Bass/Carp
Smallmouth fishing has remained pretty tough recently. Fish are still fairly spread out making them tough to find. Sinking lines with streamers and crayfish patterns are getting it done down there. People gear fishing have a better advantage of getting their presentation down in their face quicker.
Stay safe out there and best of luck!
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