Fisherman of the Deschutes river will tell you that the river is incredible for year-round fishing. These Maupin, Oregon fisherman will also tell you that it is a very technical river to fish, and unless you have Deschutes experience, the fishing will be great, but the catching won't. We recommend using one of the local professional fishing or fly-fishing guide services.
John Hazel and Company with Deschutes Angler Fly Shop has extensive knowledge and experience on the Deschutes. They are first-class fishing guides who can greatly enhance any angler's adventure no matter their skill level. We recommend contacting them for the ultimate day of fishing on the Deschutes. Or just stop by the Deschutes Angler Fly Shop right on Deschutes Ave (Main St.). in Maupin, Oregon and get the latest information of flies and hot spots.
John Smeraglio at Deschutes Canyon Fly Shop specializes in fly fishing techniques and strategies for catching (and releasing) wild redside trout and spectacular summer steelhead. They offer guided walk-in trips and operate a nice fly shop at 599 S. Hwy 197 in Maupin, Oregon (on the east side of the river). They also feature monthly events so check-out their events calendar on their website. Stop in and ask them any fishing questions!
The staff at The Fly Fishing Shop in Welches, Oregon has been serving clients in their shop and on the river for over 27 years. Single and multi day trips are available on the Deschutes River. The owner and Head Guide, Mark Bachmann, is well known for his steelhead and trout expertise, and his "camp quality" is second to none. Their associate guides are held to the same standards. They have the world's largest fly-fishing website www.flyfishusa.com and ship world wide daily.
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