The Lower Deschutes at Maupin going up or down stream is going to get better and better this month and into April.
I haven’t heard of any March Brown mayflies yet, but it won’t be long. Do keep an eye on Midges, BWO’s, and even Caddis in tan #14-16 and Grey #14 for hatch opportunity, and think about the lift cycle of those aquatic insects and fish nymphs and pupa when its time. Salmonfly and Golden Stone nymphs are mature that will be hatching in less than 2 months! Can you believe that? Fish the big nymphs with confidence.
Probably a lot more anglers go to the Locked Gate than towards Macks Canyon, but both sides of Maupin offer great trout fishing now.
Jig Streamers, Sculpins and even Minnow type streamers are something we are learning more about and that fish on the Lower D don’t just eat insects, but capture and kill the meatier offerings too.