What flies are hatching on the Deschutes River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Deschutes River include Caddis. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Deschutes River?

The Deschutes River is running at 3,920 CFS at the Deschutes at Moody gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Deschutes River fishable today?

Deschutes River is rated marginal right now. Flow is 3,920 CFS at the Deschutes at Moody gauge. Go in prepared — heavier tippet, cautious wading, or target edges and seams.

Deschutes River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Deschutes River — Deschutes at Moody

Marginal

3,920CFS

Discharge

2.72ft

Gauge Height

65.3°F

Water Temp

Updated 38 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

27.29 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Voluntary Catch-and-Release Advisory

Water temperature is at or above 65°F. At these temperatures trout are physiologically stressed and have a higher post-release mortality rate. Consider waiting for cooler conditions — early morning or evening — or choosing a tailwater with regulated temperatures.

Local Weather

78°FPartly cloudy

Wind 13 mph27.29 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Overcast

73° / 43°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

80° / 48°

Tue

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Overcast

77° / 53°

Wed

🌦️

Drizzle

68° / 47°

0.15"

Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.

Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min

What should I fish today?

⚡ AI

AI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.

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Time of Day

Using: 3,920 CFS · 65.3°F · BWOs returning

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Deschutes River conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Deschutes River · September · Early Fall

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🟢 Active now at 65.3°F water

Caddis

🟡 Approaching — within 5°F of trigger range

Pale Morning Dun

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JanDec

BWOs returning (size 18-20). Mahogany Duns (size 16). Caddis. STEELHEAD peak — best month for two-handed swing fishing on the lower river.

Blue-Winged OliveCaddis

🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only

River Map

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About Deschutes River

Freestone tailwater hybrid — legendary wild redside rainbow fishery and world-famous salmonfly hatch. The lower Deschutes from Pelton-Round Butte to the Columbia is one of the most iconic trout-and-steelhead rivers in the West, with a massive late-May/early-June salmonfly emergence drawing anglers from around the world.

SalmonflyGolden StonePale Morning DunCaddisBlue-Winged OliveOctober CaddisMahogany Dun

Regulations

2-trout limit; wild fish (intact adipose fin) must be released. Steelhead require Combined Angling Tag. Warm Springs Tribe has treaty fishing rights — respect tribal section boundaries.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Deschutes River with more confidence.