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Deschutes River Fly Fishing Report - June 14, 2026
DESCHUTES RIVER
ReportJUN 14 — 21, 2026
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Flow
3800CFS
DESCHUTES RIVER AT MOODY, NEAR BIGGS, OR
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Water Temp
67.1°F
Updated 2026-06-13
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Weather
58–95°F
Mostly Clear
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Clarity
Clear
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The Deschutes at Moody is running 3,800 CFS at a gauge height of 2.68 ft with water temps at 67.1°F — slightly below-average flows from a light snowpack year, but clear and fishable throughout the canyon. With highs pushing 90–95°F this weekend, expect fish to stack in fast, oxygenated riffles and shaded slots during midday heat.
What's Working — Hot Flies
Corn-fed Caddis (CDC) Tan #20
#20
Corn-fed Caddis (CDC) Olive #20
#20
Egan's GTI Caddis - Olive #12
#12
Carlson's Purple Haze (Poly Wing) #18
#18
Parachute - Blue Wing Olive #22
#22
Olsen's Straggle Stone Brown Barbless #12
#12
Egan's Thread Frenchie Jig - Olive #12
#12
Tasmanian Devil Hare's Ear #12
#12
Tungsten Split Case Nymph - PMD #20
#20
Roza's Pink Pheasant Tail - Barbless #16
#16
Roza's World Spain Perdigon Barbless #18
#18
Coffey's CH Sparkle Minnow Sculpin #6
#6
Hatch Chart
| Insect | Size | Activity | Prime Time |
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| Tan Caddis (Hydropsychidae) | #14–18 | Heavy — dominant food source, fish keying hard on surface | Evening into dusk |
| Pale Morning Dun (Ephemerella inermis) | #16–18 | Reliable — strong morning emergence with consistent risers | Morning to early afternoon |
| Pale Evening Dun (Heptagenia) | #12–14 | Active — producing steady surface rises in lower canyon | Late afternoon to evening |
| Little Yellow Sally (Isoperla) | #14–16 | Moderate — sporadic throughout the day | Midday to afternoon |
| Blue-Winged Olive (Baetis) | #20–22 | Light — picks up meaningfully under cloud cover | Overcast periods, morning |
| Golden Stonefly (Calineuria californica) | #8–10 | Tapering adult activity — nymphs remain highly effective subsurface | All day subsurface |
Best Time Window
- Early Morning (6:00–9:00 AM): PMD emergence is strongest — fish the nymph-to-dun transition in riffles and runs with the Tungsten Split Case PMD or Roza's Pink PT before switching to a dry as fish begin rising
- Late Afternoon to Dusk (5:00–8:30 PM): The premier window — Pale Evening Duns and heavy caddis activity overlap, triggering aggressive surface feeding; swing the GTI Caddis through tailouts as light fades for the most explosive takes of the day
- Midday (10:00 AM–4:00 PM): Tough in the heat — focus on deep, fast runs with tungsten nymphs (Frenchie Jig, Perdigon, Straggle Stone) or strip the Sparkle Minnow Sculpin along shaded canyon walls for opportunistic big fish
Guide's Tip
From the benchWith water temps already at 67°F and air temps heading toward 90–95°F this weekend, fish will be most active and most catchable in the first two hours after first light and again from 5 PM through dusk — that evening caddis and PED window is absolutely prime right now. During the brutal midday heat, target the fastest, most oxygenated riffles and any shaded canyon walls where cooler water seeps in; fish will be there but lethargic, so downsize your tippet and slow your drift. The salmonfly hatch is essentially finished, so don't waste time searching for big-bug risers — pivot fully to caddis dries in the evening and PMD nymphs in the morning for the most consistent action.
Main Species
Redband Rainbow Trout
Steelhead
Brown Trout
