What flies are hatching on the Deschutes River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Deschutes River include Pale Morning Dun, 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 3,720 CFS at the Deschutes at Moody gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Deschutes River fishable today?

Yes — Deschutes River is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 3,720 CFS at the Deschutes at Moody gauge.

Deschutes River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Deschutes River — Deschutes at Moody

Fishable

3,720CFS

Discharge

2.65ft

Gauge Height

63.7°F

Water Temp

Updated 35 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

27.46 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

59°FClear sky

Wind 1 mph27.46 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Clear sky

83° / 51°

Tomorrow

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Clear sky

84° / 53°

Sun

☁️

Overcast

90° / 57°

Mon

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Overcast

88° / 67°

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: 3,720 CFS · 63.7°F · PMDs

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Deschutes River · July · Summer

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🟢 Active now at 63.7°F water

Pale Morning DunCaddis

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JanDec

PMDs (size 16-18) mid-morning. Caddis (size 14-16) heavy in evenings. Hot weather — fish dawn and dusk. Steelhead arriving in lower river.

PMDCaddis

🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only

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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.