River guide · Oregon
Fly Fishing the Owyhee River
The Owyhee's 10-mile tailwater below Owyhee Dam cuts through a high-desert canyon in southeastern Oregon, holding brown trout that average 16–20 inches on a river famous for its prolific Skwala and caddis hatches, one of the West's most underrated trophy trout fisheries.
- 3 shops nearby
- tailwater
- March–September
- Oregon
- 7 key hatches
The best time to fly fish the Owyhee River is March–September. Key hatches include Skwala Stonefly, Blue, Caddis, Pale Morning Dun & Callibaetis. 3 fly shops near the Owyhee River can outfit your trip.
Fly shops near the Owyhee River
Shops and guides that fish the Owyhee River. See all 39 Oregon shops →
Species on this water
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When & what to fish on the Owyhee River
- Skwala Stonefly (March–April)
- Blue-winged Olive (spring and fall; year-round)
- Caddis (mid-April–September)
- Pale Morning Dun & Callibaetis (May–July)
- Yellow Sally (summer)
- Grasshopper / Terrestrials (July–September)
- Mahogany Dun & Crane Fly (September)
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