Deschutes Trout
All the dark November weather we've had couldn't be much better for trout fishing. Expect to find generally happy fish. Hope for some afternoon dry fly activity, but bank on nymphing and streamer fishing. This is prime time for a number of different approaches. If you're into the Trout Spey game, get out there ASAP! It's been cool out, but I wouldn't call it cold for this time of year. The water temps are extremely favorable for grabby trout on the swing or swing/strip. We just loaded up on a bunch of great new streamers. Reach out to the shop to get your Trout Spey program dialed in.
Deschutes Steelhead
Things are winding down for Deschutes Summer Steelhead, but there's still hope! It just hasn't been cold enough to grind things to a halt, especially on the lower reaches of the river. The Moody gauge is topping out in the high 40's to 50 degrees in the afternoon. This is pretty darn good for the middle of November. Sink tip fishing will be the most productive, but don't be afraid to fish a hairwing on a slow sinking polyleader if the temps stay up. Fish are spread throughout the system, but it's pretty hard to pass up fishing the lower 15 miles of the river. The water is getting a little warmer down there throughout the course of the day, and there's a nice mix of native Deschutes stragglers and strays that are dropping out to the Columbia. If you're hoping to catch one more Deschutes fish, get out there soon before the winter weather settles in.
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