Oregon Fish Report
Deschutes River- Upper Fish Report for 8-6-2026


Anglers report excellent fishing the headwaters reach

Deschutes River- Upper - OR


by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
8-6-2026
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The Upper Deschutes River above Benham Falls reopened May 22. Anglers report excellent fishing the headwaters reach for redband trout, brook trout, and mountain whitefish and good brown trout fishing in the Wickup Tailwater reach of the Deschutes River.

In late summer fly anglers might find success in the Upper Deschutes with hoppers, ants and beetles. The Deschutes River Arm of Wickiup Reservoir from the boat ramp at Gull Point to the markers upstream of Sheeps Bridge will close to angling on September 1 to protect spawning kokanee.




More Reports

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Thursday, August 6th
: ODFW Recreation Report
Crane Prairie Reservoir: Crane Prairie is currently 81 percent full and is being slowly drawn down
Crooked River: Anglers report excellent fishing for trout and whitefish

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Tuesday, August 4th

John Day River: Due to multiple large wildfires in the John Day Basin, access to the river is closed in much of the region
McKay Reservoir: Be advised that McKay Reservoir is currently being used as a source of water for fire suppression
Umatilla River: Fishing for salmon and steelhead is currently closed on the Umatilla River