Quote Originally Posted by CrookedRiverMike View Post
I lived in Bend for 20+ years and highly recommend the Crooked River and also recommend The Patient Angler (Peter) and Fly & Field Outfitters (Scott) for information.
MikeW
Sorry for the slight hijack, but what have you heard about the Crooked lately? Was up there last summer and the fishery had crashed, although I never heard a definitive explanation.

Would highly recommend the OP contact the guys at Patient Angler. The best shop in the area in my opinion and with a very helpful and informed staff. Would also recommend contact the Fly Fishers Place in Sisters if you decide to try the Metolius, which is a very scenic area. The Fin and Fire shop in Redmond is also a must visit if you are a tyer, and is on the way to Sisters.

Finding fish in this area is not that hard...heck, the section of the Deschutes that flows through town holds trout for that matter. Best of luck.