The frigid cold mornings are starting to thin out the crowds a little on the Lower Deschutes. Fishing is still pretty good and should hold up well through November. Whitefish are starting to get active with the dropping temps. If you're nymphing for your steelhead, plan on sorting through a lot of whities. Fish are also still responding to slowly swung flies on sinking tips. There's quite a few hatchery fish in the upper river--don't feel bad about taking a couple home for the smoker!
