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Deschutes River (Lower) stocking schedule 2026.

Stocking NowRiverWasco County, Sherman County

The Lower Deschutes is one of the great Western steelhead and trout rivers — ODFW chinook and steelhead smolt stockings support both anadromous fisheries and inland trout populations.

Official source

For the actual Deschutes River (Lower) stocking dates and volumes this week, view Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's official stocking report.

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Deschutes River (Lower) stocking detail

  • Chinook & Coho Salmon
    AnnualStandard regulations
    JanJan — no stocking Chinook & Coho Salmon typical size: 3–6 inch smoltFebFeb — no stocking Chinook & Coho Salmon typical size: 3–6 inch smoltMarMar — no stocking Chinook & Coho Salmon typical size: 3–6 inch smoltAprApr — moderate stocking Chinook & Coho Salmon typical size: 3–6 inch smoltMayMay — moderate stocking Chinook & Coho Salmon typical size: 3–6 inch smoltJunJun — no stocking Chinook & Coho Salmon typical size: 3–6 inch smoltJulJul — no stocking Chinook & Coho Salmon typical size: 3–6 inch smoltAugAug — no stocking Chinook & Coho Salmon typical size: 3–6 inch smoltSepSep — no stocking Chinook & Coho Salmon typical size: 3–6 inch smoltOctOct — no stocking Chinook & Coho Salmon typical size: 3–6 inch smoltNovNov — no stocking Chinook & Coho Salmon typical size: 3–6 inch smoltDecDec — no stocking Chinook & Coho Salmon typical size: 3–6 inch smolt
    Typical volumeAnnual chinook and steelhead smolt stocking
    RegulationAnadromous fishery — wild and hatchery fish; standard ODFW regulations.
    Access points
    • Maupin
    • Trout Creek
    • White River

Access & amenities

Full public accessNearest town: Maupin, OR

Public access through BLM corridor and Warm Springs Reservation (permit required).

boat rampparkingstream accessdrift boat access
USGS gauge 14103000 — live water data →

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