Deschutes River, Oregon
Steelhead photos
All images are by Dave McCoy unless otherwise noted and are all under copyright protection.


EWA staffer Luther Birdzell with one of two caught on a cold winter day near Maupin using Silvey's Snake.


Mike McCoy working a run on the lower river.


Sherar's Falls, Warm Springs tribes still dip net fish as they congregate here before heading into the upper river.


Kevin Hughes taking a swing before dark on a late fall evening.


Brian Silvey with a wild fish from the lower river. Photo Marty Sheppard


Mike McCoy taking the first shot at the campwater at Birdhouse.

Chris West with a local just before dark, pure dark!


A good selection never hurts.

Looking towards Moody and the confluence with the Columbia River.


A beautiful view of your waders worst nightmare! Photo Dylan Rose


Brian Silvey, Kevin Hughes and Luther Birdzell waiting to buy some bait!


Dylan Rose with first fish of the trip. Photo Chris West


Mike McCoy entering Colorado Rapid on the lower river.


Leading a group of eager steelhead anglers in on bike up to Wagenblast.


Dave McCoy with an October caught fish in the Wagenblast area. Photo Mike McCoy


John Lake heading out after 3 days of tough fishing in October.


Mike McCoy holds a Praying Mantis on his arm hoping it will bring him luck.


Abundant flora of the area during the summer months. Photo Natalie McCoy


October Caddis, one of the reasons steelhead love surface flies, especially in the fall.


Fish on!


For those who have spent time here, this spells trouble. Wind is on the way.


Rods leaning against the Birdhouse in hopes of not being blown away.


D-loop. Photo Mike McCoy


On its way. Photo Mike McCoy


Chris Deleone with one of many in a short trip. Photo John Lake


Dave McCoy patiently waiting to move on. Photo Mike McCoy


Tee Clarkson shaking hands with a good friend. Photo Unknown


An amazing piece of water at Lockit.


Dylan Rose and Chris West taking in the surroundings. Photo John Lake


Chris Deleone with a biggin (sometimes called bogwon after the Rajneesh leader) at Wagenblast. Photo John Lake


Vacant transport, left camp with 4 and now there are none!

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