Deschutes River, Upper
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Importance by half-month
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Hatches are matched from Westfly's database of "standard" fly patterns.
Trout
► You might pick up some trout on blue-winged olive or midge patterns in the Terrebone area. This area holds a mix of brown trout and rainbow trout.
► The river holds resident brown trout below Benham Falls, and they can whack a streamer pattern that is presented in the pools and alongside the river bank where the water is over two feet deep.
► When fishing a streamer, try matching your fly to the sky color: dark patterns on dark days, lighter patterns on bright days.
General
► There is good public access near Terrebonne.
► Irrigation season should be over, and that means more water in the river than there was during summer.
► The river is closed from Little Lava Lake to Benham Falls.
Confluence Fly Shop 541-678-5351
Fin and Fire 541/548-1503
Fly and Field Outfitters 541-318-1616
The Fly Fisher's Place 541-549-3474
The Hook 541-593-2358
The Patient Angler 541-389-6208