Metolius River — hatch chart + live conditions
Spring-fed river emerging fully formed from the base of Black Butte. Catch-and-release artificial only. Incredibly clear water with wild bull trout and rainbows. PMD, caddis, and October caddis are top hatches.
Top 3 dry flies for June
12-month hatch chart
| Month | blue wing olive | caddis | green drake | october caddis | pale morning dun | skwala | stonefly | terrestrial | trico |
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| March | ● | ● | |||||||
| April | ● | ● | ● | ||||||
| May | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||||
| June · now | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||||
| July | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||||
| August | ● | ● | ● | ||||||
| September | ● | ● | ● | ||||||
| October | ● | ● | |||||||
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Frequently asked
What are the best months to fish the Metolius River?
Best months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Catch-and-release, artificial-only throughout. One of the most restrictively managed wild trout fisheries in Oregon.
What flies hatch on the Metolius River in June?
Active hatches this month: pale morning dun, caddis, stonefly, terrestrial.
What species are in the Metolius River?
Primary: rainbow trout, bull trout. Spring-fed river emerging fully formed from the base of Black Butte. Catch-and-release artificial only. Incredibly clear water with wild bull trout and rainbows. PMD, caddis, and October caddis are top hatches.
Are there special fishing regulations on the Metolius River?
Catch-and-release, artificial-only throughout. One of the most restrictively managed wild trout fisheries in Oregon. Always confirm current rules with OR ODF&W before fishing.
How do I check live water conditions on the Metolius River?
The live USGS reading is shown at the top of this page (site 14092700). It refreshes hourly.
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