Another big brown from the Deschutes

[steelhead_slayer]

WOW interesting. I personally know people who float that river and do well. Not necessarily in Sunriver, but mostly above and some below. Also I know below Wickiup to be productive. I am sorry you had bad trips. I don't like to give out bad information.

 

[FlyBum]

It can be good. Haven't fished it in quite some time. The population of fish per mile there is considerably less then other stretches. So you gotta bring your "A" game with that area However, I prefer areas with more fish that are stupid and less picky though. Just my 2 cents.

 

[sunsalem]

WOW interesting. I personally know people who float that river and do well. Not necessarily in Sunriver, but mostly above and some below. Also I know below Wickiup to be productive. I am sorry you had bad trips. I don't like to give out bad information.

I too have heard of some people doing well.
One of those things, I guess....

The population of fish per mile there is considerably less then other stretches.

I read somewhere the reason for the lower population is the irrigation and inconsistent flows of water.
Don't know if it's true, but...

It seems a little strange to me ODFW doesn't appear to take much interest in the Wikiup to Benham stretch.
I don't believe it is currently being stocked.

It is a very beautiful part of the river IMO and there are a lot of folks visiting and living around the area.

 

[FlyBum]

They don't stock trout on the Deschutes anywhere I know of. That's a good thing!

 

[steelhead_slayer]

agree'd

 

[FlyBum]

That was a sweet Brownie you sent me on the phone 2day! Were they taking dries? Was the March Brown hatch still coming off?

 

[steelhead_slayer]

When it warmed up I threw some dries right before I left, and fish were chasing them down good drift or not. Yes there were still march browns out

 

[sunsalem]

They don't stock trout on the Deschutes anywhere I know of. That's a good thing!

As I understand it, Redbands were native in that stretch of the D.
Stocking it now with Reds would be more of a restoration than anything else?

 

[FlyBum]

Well, they don't and they won't.

 

[sunsalem]

Well, they don't and they won't.

I'm confused...why would that be a bad idea?

 

[sunsalem]

Today I went exploring on the middle D.

I had heard the salmonfly hatch was going on and went to take a look.
Stopped first at Dillon Falls and, contrary to reports, couldn't find a one.
Decided to go further down to Tumalo State Park.

And yes, there was a hatch of 'em.
All around on the rocks was the remains of the husks.
Tried for about an hour to entice a trout, but no luck.
Finding river access is a problem....guess I'll have to try Cline Falls area next time.

 

[cowboysfan]

I have caught several nice fish from harpers bridge down to the trout house marina, you are usually good for atleast 1 or 2 20"plus browns on a days walk hitting different holes. (Sunriver area)

 

[steelhead_slayer]

The hatch started over a week ago. therw are not as many bugs up higher on the river a say from warm springs down, but I have been out there and fish have been taking flies all week

 

[sunsalem]

I have caught several nice fish from harpers bridge down to the trout house marina, you are usually good for atleast 1 or 2 20"plus browns on a days walk hitting different holes. (Sunriver area)

IIRC, the Wikiup to Benham Falls stretch doesn't open until next weekend.
I will be giving it a go in my new boat sometime this season.

The hatch started over a week ago. therw are not as many bugs up higher on the river a say from warm springs down, but I have been out there and fish have been taking flies all week

That is what I thought....Salmonflys are typically found further down the river.

 

[steelhead_slayer]

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That is what I thought....Salmonflys are typically found further down the river.[/QUOTE]

yes the big masses are, but u can still get fish up higher