08/13/2026
From clear spring creeks to canyon rivers, Central Oregon is one of the West’s most renowned fly-fishing destinations.
Near Camp Sherman, the Metolius runs cold, clear, and challenging. North of Bend, the Lower Deschutes cuts through basalt canyon walls on its way to the Columbia. The Crooked River is known for year-round redband trout fishing, while the Fall River stays steady through every season, even when winter brings snow.
In “Cast Away,” writer Gregg Morris explores where to fish, what to bring, and why these waters continue to draw anglers to Central Oregon.
Read the story: https://savvy360.com/destination/bend/stories/cast-away
Photos: Richard Bacon Photography