Trout Spey on the deschutes question.

[RyRy82]

Hello everyone. Going to drive towards maupin on Friday to swing for Redband’s. I’ve never fished this area as I usually stick closer to home at Mecca. I know there is good access to the river both up and down from maupin. I’ve looked at google maps quite a bit and there looks to be some good runs. With that said, an aerial can be deceiving on the deschutes. We are only planning on the one day and thought some of you might be able to shave some driving and scouting for good trout Spey water for me. Any tips? Thanks in advance.

 

[Evan B]

Honestly, this is about as easy as it gets for spotting where to hop out and fish. You will have no problem finding spots to fish from the locked gate way up top, all the way to below Maupin.

 

[PhilR]

Only thing I would add to Evan's comment is to keep moving until you find fish.

 

[clarkman]

what Evan and Phil said...easy access. spot water, fish water.

 

[RyRy82]

Right on. Thanks guys. I had planned on heading towards the gate. Didn’t know if below maupin was better.

 

[clarkman]

It's all good. We all have our favorite spots developed over the years. You won't have a ton of other anglers out there either....some, but not a ton.

 

[Bob Rankin]

One of my favorite places on the planet! Good luck, there is lots of swing water. Embrace the adventure

 

[RyRy82]

One of my favorite places on the planet! Good luck, there is lots of swing water. Embrace the adventure

Thanks Bob! I am pretty excited. I have a new 4wt I’ve been itching to try out. The weather should be awesome too.

 

[Rob Allen]

I'd fish upstream of Maupin.. the further downstream you go the poorer the trout fishing. In a general sense.

 

[mcswny]

I'd fish upstream of Maupin.. the further downstream you go the poorer the trout fishing. In a general sense.

Damn, if this is true, upstream must be spectacular. I fish almost exclusively below Sherars and do quite well

 

[Eastside]

Plenty of good water below Maupin all the way down to Mack’s Canyon if you care to drive the 19 mile gravel road below Sherars. mcswny’s post is spot on.

 

[matchu865]

Throw on a small spoon/spinner at the end of your leader to see how many fish you missed.

 

[Bob Rankin]

Damn, if this is true, upstream must be spectacular. I fish almost exclusively below Sherars and do quite well

This ^^^^

 

[mcswny]

This ^^^^

Well at least I'm not alone. Well actually, it's also quieter down there there.

Shittttt. What am I saying?!

 

[RyRy82]

Well at least I'm not alone. Well actually, it's also quieter down there there.

Shittttt. What am I saying?!

Shhhhhhh!

 

[Rob Allen]

Damn, if this is true, upstream must be spectacular. I fish almost exclusively below Sherars and do quite well

Yeah.. the whole river is alright but in general the further upstream the better.. again. In general.

 

[doublespey]

Have fun . . . by far my favorite place to swing the trout spey!

 

[mcswny]

One thing to note, find slow water, they're definitely not in the summer holding spots right now,

 

[RyRy82]

One thing to note, find slow water, they're definitely not in the summer holding spots right now,

I was going to focus on the softer edges for sure. Will report my success! Super stoked!

 

[Bob Rankin]

I was going to focus on the softer edges for sure. Will report my success! Super stoked!

I’m exited for you! I was able to swing for steel last year before they closed it. I havnt been back since, I miss my solo camp trips there. I’m hoping I will get to do that this year, but it’s not looking good.