Deschutes River- Lower Fish Report for 11-21-2025
The Warm Springs stretch has been fishing well and showing classic late-fall behavior
Deschutes River- Lower - Maupin, OR

by Fly and Field Outfitters
11-21-2025
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The Warm Springs stretch has been fishing well and showing classic late-fall behavior. Cooler mornings are pushing trout into the softer insides and longer, slower runs, while afternoons continue to offer the most consistent action. Nymphing is still the name of the game, and with the whitefish spawn kicking off, eggs have been a major player — a small bead or glow bug behind a mayfly nymph has been tough to beat. Jig perdigons, two-bits, and caddis pupae are all producing steady numbers as well. Keep an eye out if you’re swinging — there are still a few steelhead nosing around the system, and anglers have been surprised here and there with an incidental grab. On overcast days, the BWO trickle has fish willing to look up, especially in the slicks and softer edges. As we move toward winter flows, methodical coverage and good drifts are key. Overall, the WS area is offering solid late-season fishing with the added excitement of eggs in the drift and the slim chance of connecting with a stray steelhead.
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for Friday, October 17th
Crooked River: The river is still holding good action heading into fall
Metolius River: Midges are the main focus right now, and small, dark patterns are producing best
East Lake: East Lake is very much in late-season mode now
Crane Prairie Reservoir: Cooler water has fish sliding to channels and the cleaner edges of the arms
Paulina Lake: If you want another option, Paulina is a strong late-October play
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