Cory Godell Reports on 10.23.20 This has by know means a record setting year in terms of steelhead numbers. But the numbers are better than last season and a good chunk of the steelhead are two sa...
Cory Godell Reports on 6.20.20 There is some good news on the horizon. Summer is finally here and with the return of warmer weather, Caddis season is really starting to crank up. Even better news ...
Phase 1 fishing in effect! It was a rush to get back to the river once it opened up on the 21st of May. Everyone was in a lather to catch the tail end of the hallowed and revered salmon fly and go...
Cory Godell Reports on 3.10.2020 It’s time to find any excuse you can to get to the river. The Deschutes is fishing really good and there’s hardly a soul on the river. With all the amazing sunsh...
Cory Godell Reports on 10.23.2019 Steelhead It hasn’t been the easiest of years for steelhead, but we are still able to find a few most days. Most days there doesn’t seem any reason to get out of b...
Cory Godell Reports on 9.30.2019 Trout Trout fishing on the Lower Deschutes still remains good. With the overcast days we’ve been having, there have been some good BWO hatches showing up in the he...
Cory Godell reports on 07.18.19 Fishing has been a little on the slower side lately, because of the full moon and the slightly cooler than average temperatures. The mornings and evenings are def...
Caddis season in now here and in full affect. Look for back eddies and about any shady spot under trees and you will find fish rising. All you need 80% of the day is an Elk Hair Caddis or EC Caddi...
Deschutes Now that the Salmon Fly hatch is over it’s time to gear up for caddis season. The caddis have already been coming off strong due to the warm weather we’ve been having. But the fishing h...
Hey All, I am just back from a 3-day float trip on Deschutes River. The trip started a few months ago when my brother pulled some permits to float the river. David Dines LCO’s freelance photograph...
Cory Godell reports on 4.25.19The Deschutes is now open for business. The water level has been dropping nicely the last few days but is still a bit on the big side of things flowing 5390 cfs out of...
Cory Godell reports on 2.7.19Because of the cold snap that hit us a few days back, fishing has slowed a bit. The weather this time of year definitely plays a major part in bug hatches. We are still...
Cory Godell reports on 1.28.19If you are more of a fair weather angler and prefer nice weather or are willing to hit the water regardless of the weather, this is going to be an amazing weekend to b...
Cory Godell reports on 12.13.18This fish was a perfect end to a great season. We were able to hook into this steelhead on our last guided day of the season. There are still fish to be caught, but y...
Cory Godell reports on 11.29.18If you are a trout fisherman and don’t mind some cooler temps it’s definitely worth hitting the Deschutes. The trout fishing is still really good through a chunk of t...
Cory Godell reports on 11.15.18OregonThe trout fishing is some of the best of the year. This is the time of the season where you catch some of the biggest trout in the Deschutes. The big boys are e...
Cory Godell reports on 11.1.18Steelhead fishing has definitely been full of ups and downs this season. For one reason or another the amount of steelhead that came up the Columbia and all it’s tribu...
Cory Godell reports on 9.27.18Steelhead TimeIt was a fun ride while it lasted on the Owyhee this summer. The hoppers seemed to come and go a bit faster than normal. This is probably do to the long ...
Cory Godell reports on 9.6.18SteelheadSteelhead season is here and going strong. For late August there are a good number of fish in the river, and the good news is bulk of the steelhead are still o...
Cory Godnell reports on 8.22.18This time of season there are truly tons of great fishing options to be had. If rainbow trout is what you prefer, the Deschutes is fishing very good. During the heat ...
Cory Godell reports on 7.12.18OregonWhen we get hot weather we can get some unbelievable caddis hatches, and man has it been hot here lately. When hot snaps hit us like we are having, it makes the ...
Cory Godell Reports on 6.21.18Deschutes RiverNow that the Salmon Fly hatch is over the Deschutes is back normal. People are gone but the fish are still there and ready to play. The warmer weather t...
Cory Godell reports on 6.14.18End of one season start of anotherThe Salmonflies have come and gone. The number of anglers will begin to disperse into the flux of other summer activities. This means...
Cory Godell reports on 6.6.18Oregon The Bad News is the Salmon Flies are all but gone for another year. We probably have a week or so left of good dry fly fishing with the big bugs.The Good News is...
Cory Godell reports on 5.10.18Deschutes RiverThe amazingly nice weather we’ve been having has made for some nice days on the water, but the fishing of late has definitely been up and down due to th...
Cory Godell reports on 5.3.18DeschutesThe months of May and June are truly one of the best times for trout fishing; especially dry fly fishing. Bigger small, Salmon flies, Mayflies, Caddis, and Gre...
Cory Godnell reports on 4.12.18Opening day on the Deschutes is only 10 days away. On April 22nd the entire 100 miles of the Lower Deschutes will be OPEN!!!
Cory Godell reports on 3.29.18The OwyheeHere’s the short and simple of it. If you like fishing dry flies on small streams for brown trout, the Owyhee is the place to be right now. The warm weather ...
Cory Godell Reports on 2.8.2018All this amazing weather we’ve been having, hasn’t just got us excited, it has also got the fish super excited. These hot February days are warming up the water temps...
Cory Godell Reports on 1.3.2018Happy New Year from Deschutes River Anglers. First things first, Thanks to all who fished with us last year. We look forward to fishing with you this coming year. 201...
Cory Godell Reports on 12.14.17 It’s late, but the season isn’t over yet. There are still plenty of steelhead around and ready to be caught. Water temps are cold, so if you prefer swinging flies fo...
Cory Godell Reports on 10.19.2017Steelhead fishing on the Deschutes remains goods and should remain so right on through November. Don’t be fooled, just because we don’t have as many steelhead kicki...
Deschutes River Angler Reports on 10.11.2017October TroutTrout fishing remains good so far this month. Just because October is here doesn’t mean that trout fishing is done. A lot of times late Sept...
Deschutes River Anglers Report on 9.22.2017Deschutes Trout : If you are still in need of a trout fix this is a great time to hit the Deschutes. Most of the people have switched gears and are now fi...
Deschutes River Anglers report on 8.28.2017OwyheeWith each passing week the fishing seems to be getting better and better on the Owyhee. The closer we get to September the more the browns are hunti...
Cory Godell reports on 8.10.17 SteelheadIn the past week there has been a good slug of fresh shiny steelhead that has shot up on the Deschutes. Hopefully this is a good sign of whats to come. Acco...
Cory Godell Reports on 8.4.2017Deschutes RiverIf you are a trout fisherman, this is a good time to be on the Deschutes. Minus the occasional rafter floating by you will have the majority of the upp...
Cory Godell Reports on 6.14.2017It’s time to put away the Stimulators and Chubby Chernobyls and dig out your Elk Hair Caddis and Parachute Adams. The Salmon Fly hatch is now gone for another year. ...
DESCHUTESThe Salmon Fly hatch is still cranking on the Deschutes. This is the latest the big bugs have stuck around these parts since the 2009 season. The amazing thing is that they are still here ...
Cory Godell reports on 4.20.17 Deschutes RiverIt’s that time of year again. As of Saturday all 100 miles of the Lower Deschutes will be open for business. The sections that have already been open h...
Cory Godell reports on 4.6.17 Deschutes RiverIt’s that time of the year again. April 22nd is opening day on the Lower Deschutes. If you enjoy nymphing for trout you do not want to miss the first co...
Cory Godell reports on 3.16.17Spring Time !!Spring is starting early this year. With the snow pack bigger than we’ve seen in years, temps warmer than average for mid-March and rain added to the mix...
Cory Godell reports on 2.9.17Deschutes RiverSorry for the lack of reports. Hitting the river so far this year has been a bit trickier than normal due to the all the snow and crazy weather we’ve bee...
Cory Godell reports on 1.5.17 I want to thank everyone who fished with us in 2016. And for those of you who weren’t able to make in out to the Deschutes or the Owyhee with us last year we hope to s...
Cory Godell Reports 11.24.16Fall is by far my favorite time of the year to be on the Deschutes. There are still plenty of trout still willing to play, or you can fish for the ever elusive steelhe...
Cory Godell Reports on 11.3.2106Yah it’s true, the number of steelhead in the Deschutes is definitely down this season. The good news is that the average size of the fish have been bigger than norm...
