~ Central Oregon ~

    Central Oregon has numerous lakes, reservoirs and holds the headwaters of the Deschutes River. Great still-water fishing can be found to the south of Bend Oregon on Crane Prairie, East Lake, Wickiup Reservoir and Davis Lake.

    The Deschutes is divided into the “Upper” and "Lower” River. The Lower Deschutes is world renowned and offers world-class fishing for native Red-side Rainbow Trout and Summer-run Steelhead.  Maupin Oregon is considered the central hub for the Lower Deschutes.

    The Rainbow fishing kicks off in late May with a prolific stonefly hatch and keeps pace throughout the summer. Summer-Run Steelhead begin to show in early August and are in the river system until early spring. The Deschutes’ Summer-run Steelhead find waking dry flies irresistible. For those who can brave the cold, swinging flies and nymphing are the primary means of taking fish during the winter months. This is a “one of a kind” fishery that can’t be missed.