Oregon Fishing Reports ยท Central Region
The Metolius springs out of the ground near Camp Sherman and runs cold and clear through pine forest, with wild redbands and bull trout.
Looking for the latest Metolius River report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with live flows, current conditions, hatches and the flies working now on the Metolius River โ Camp Sherman.
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Metolius River fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
The gauge near Grandview reads around 1,200 cfs, steady as always.
BWOs on cloudy afternoons. Nymph small mayflies and caddis pupae along the seams, and swing a big streamer for bull trout.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Camp Sherman, bring: JuJu Baetis #18-20, Parachute Adams #16-20, Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-18, Zebra Midge #18-20, Woolly Bugger #4-6, RS2 Emerger #18-22, Black Beauty #20-24, Egg #14-16, Squirmy Wormie #12-14.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Metolius River details
| Access | Forest roads and trails along the river from Camp Sherman down to Lower Bridge and beyond. |
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| Elevation | About 2,900 ft |
| Nearest town | Camp Sherman, Oregon |
| Best season | Year-round |
| Fish | Wild redband rainbow and bull trout |
| Regulations | Fly-fishing-only and catch-and-release rules apply on much of the Metolius. Check the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations and in-season changes before you go. An Oregon angling license is required for anglers 12 and older, plus a combined tag for steelhead and salmon. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 to 12 ft leaders, 5X to 6X tippet |
| Camping | Deschutes National Forest campgrounds along the river |
| Kids | Yes at the easy trailside spots. |
| Good to know | Fish are picky in the clear water. Go small and light. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Steady and fishable.
Spring
BWOs and March browns.
Summer
Green drakes, PMDs and caddis.
Fall
BWOs and bull trout.
How to get there
From Sisters, take US-20 west, then the road north to Camp Sherman.