Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife - Deschutes Regulation Updates

Effective on September 28th, 2021

Deschutes River (Central Zone)

Mouth to Moody Rapids - Includes the Deschutes River mouth at the westbound Interstate 84 Bridge upstream to the marker at the lower end of Moody Rapids.

• All angling is closed through December 31.

Moody Rapids to Sherars Falls - Includes the Deschutes River from the marker at the lower end of Moody Rapids upstream to Sherars falls.  

• September 1 – October 31: Closed to angling for and retention of steelhead.
• November 1 – December 31: Closed to angling for and retention of steelhead and coho.

Sherars Falls to Pelton Dam - From the Deschutes River at Sherars Falls upstream to Pelton Reregulating Dam.

• October 1 - December 31: Closed to angling for and retention of steelhead and coho.

For the latest on fishing regulations in your angling zone visit https://myodfw.com/recreation-report/fishing-report/