Crooked River Fishing Report

Crooked River - Prineville, OR

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Orvis

by Orvis Company
3-26-2020

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby:Deep Canyon Outfitters

Water flow: 92 CFS

Visibility: 9 inches

Water temperature at mid-day: 44 Degrees F

Water condition: Slightly Turbid

Best time of day to fish: Aftrenoons, Evenings

Best stretch: 10 mile stretch below Bowman Dam

Best access point: There are many access points on the Crooked, as the Hwy parallels the river for over 15 miles

Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:

BWO, Midge.

Fish species: Rainbow Trout and Rocky Mountain Whitefish

Fishing season: Open all year

Nearest airport: Roberts Field Airport (RDM), Redmond, Oregon

Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader

Recommended fly fishing tippet: 5X Tippet

Best fly fishing rod: 9' 4 Weight Fly Rod

Best floating fly line: WF Trout Fly Line

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