The Season Is Fast Coming

As I was riding the chair lift, yep living the dream, it hit me how close and fast approaching fishing season is from us! Skiing is fun an all, but it is a filler between fishing seasons. I mean shoot it’s March and the fishing on the Middle Deschutes is picking up pretty well. With that said, it seems like things are slowly getting more normal, thank goodness, at least we won’t miss the bulk of salmon fly season this year!

So the Owyhee, we are pretty much booked for the spring season and look forward to harassing some big browns. Dry fly action on BWOs and Skawalas should be a fun start to the season. For those that missed this, book early. This big brown trout early season playground fills up fast. We do have a few available dates later in the season for hopper season, which is a blast throwing big bugs to the banks.

The Deschutes…. As always the kick off to the season ramps up fast from early season nymphing to the big bug dry fly event that is the salmon fly hatch. Dates are all but full. Caddis and summer time Deschutes trips are awesome and still have dates available.

For years we have gone over and worked on the John Day. We are happy to announce we have picked up a permit and offering trips on this amazing canyon lands small mouth bass fishery. Fun for all ages and abilities, this overnight camping trip is a bucket list destination and the perfect family adventure. June and July is the time, weather is amazing and the trip is unforgettable. Permit application and getting dates is getting a little trickier, if you are interested in this unique desert small mouth fishery, gives us call and lets get your permit an dates locked in.

Here’s to getting back on the river and a great season. Looking forward to sharing the water and these amazing places we call home with you. If you have any questions or we can help plan a tip, give a shout. Always happy to talk fishing.

Seasons just around the corner

With a mild winter so far in most places and winter flying by, it’s about time to start thinking ( if you ever stop) about harassing some trout. First stop on the Deschutes River Anglers tour of trout has us headed to Eastern Oregon and the Owyhee. This awesome Canyon Lands tailwater fishery is a big brown trout playground. Can’t think of a better way to shake off the cabin fever than hitting the Skwala hatch and watching pods of browns slurping like the pigs they are at the trough. To fill in gaps with skwala action we see Blue Wing Olive (BWO) hatches and a dry- drop rig to search when they aren’t up and working. This is truly a fun, unique fishery that should be on the spring “to do “ list… Recommend putting it above the spring lawn landscaping duties… they will be there when you come home from the river. Chores are easier when you can daydream about the fish you just caught.

Before you know it Salmon Flies and golden stones will be going on the Deschutes, think May. Before that, spring on the”D” can be a blast with limited crowds and decent action on BWO and March Brown hatches. Not super consistent or every day, but when they happen fish that haven’t seen a fly in months can be soft pitch and willing targets. What is consistent is it can be some of the best nymphing of the season, especially as we move closet to the big Stone and Salmon flies getting active to migrate to the banks and start their annual invasion.

We are stoked to announce that we have acquired a John Day permit and will be offering multi day trips for small mouth bass on this amazing high desert canyon river. These trips are not only incredibly scenic and relaxing, the fishing is lots of action and great for all ages and abilities. We fish out of the boat here, no wading and slipping and sliding. The weather is normally nice to hot, off river activities such as swimming, and exploring make it an amazing family trip.

We look forward to fishing with you this season. If you have questions regarding trips, dates, or shoot anything fishing…..give us a call or email. We are happy to help. Owyhee and Deschutes Salmon dates are fulling up fast and limited, so if those sound good to you, we recommend contacting us sooner than later. Well here is to a great 2021 and getting back on the water!

Happy New Year

This time of year and THIS CRAZY YEAR in particular, we at Deschutes River Anglers just want to take a minute to thank you for getting out of the house and going with us on the river this year. I think we all need a sense of normalcy, a couple days or nights away from the news and and the oddness of avoiding each other masked up. Fishing and the river have a way of healing and being there when we all need it the most. Have a safe and Happy Holiday season and we look forward to fishing with you next year.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

This time of year and THIS CRAZY YEAR in particular, we at Deschutes River Anglers just want to take a minute to thank you for getting out of the house and going with us on the river this year. I think we all need a sense of normalcy, a couple days or nights away from the news and and the oddness of avoiding each other masked up. Fishing and the river have a way of healing and being there when we all need it the most. Have a safe and Happy Holiday season and we look forward to fishing with you next year.

the Crew at Deschutes River Anglers