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Fishing Metolius River: what the data says
A spring-fed Cascade river of astonishing clarity near Camp Sherman. wild redband/rainbow trout, kokanee and whitefish. The river tops out around 8 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Rainbow Trout fishing at Metolius River
Spring rainbow trout on Metolius River hold shallow, usually 2 to 8 ft. Summer fish stay in 2 to 8 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 8 ft. Current seam (mile 2.5) is the standout, a current seam at roughly 4 ft, rated prime for spring rainbow trout. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 2 to 8 ft | dawn & dusk | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 2 to 8 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 2 to 8 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Kokanee fishing at Metolius River
In spring, kokanee run shallow here, mostly 2 to 8 ft. Summer fish stay in 2 to 8 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 8 ft. Current seam (mile 2.5) is the standout, a current seam at roughly 4 ft, rated good for spring kokanee. Plan around early morning in the warm months. Tie on a dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger or a kokanee bug + corn and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | dawn | Small dodger + squid (pink), Wedding-ring spinner + corn |
| Summer | 2 to 8 ft | dawn | Dodger + pink/orange squid on downrigger, Kokanee bug + corn |
| Fall | 1 to 8 ft | dawn | Dodger + squid (deeper red/purple), Small spoon |
| Winter | 2 to 8 ft | dawn | Small glow jig + corn or maggot, Tiny spoon |
Lake Whitefish fishing at Metolius River
Start shallow in spring: lake whitefish sit in 2 to 8 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 2 to 8 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 8 ft. Riffle & run (mile 14.9) is the standout, a rock pile at roughly 3 ft, rated prime for fall lake whitefish. Plan around early morning in the warm months. A blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | midday & dawn | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 2 to 8 ft | dawn | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 2 to 8 ft | dusk | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 2 to 8 ft | midday & dawn | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Notable structure
- Outside-bend hole (mile 0.6): creek channel, around 6 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 4.3): creek channel, around 6 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 7.4): creek channel, around 6 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 9.3): creek channel, around 6 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 13.0): creek channel, around 6 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 16.7): creek channel, around 6 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 19.2): creek channel, around 6 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 21.1): creek channel, around 6 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 22.9): creek channel, around 6 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 25.4): creek channel, around 6 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 27.3): creek channel, around 6 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 29.1): creek channel, around 6 ft
- Current seam (mile 2.5): current seam, around 4 ft
- Current seam (mile 11.2): current seam, around 4 ft
Common questions
How deep is Metolius River?
Metolius River is about 8 ft at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.
What fish are in Metolius River?
Anglers target rainbow trout, kokanee, lake whitefish on Metolius River.
Where is the best fishing spot on Metolius River?
Current seam (mile 2.5) is the top-rated area: a current seam in about 4 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Metolius River?
For rainbow trout, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Nearby waters
Haystack Reservoir · Big Lake · Clear Lake · Deschutes River (Lower) · Hosmer Lake · Rock Creek Reservoir
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