Originally Posted by
Andy
So I've fished both the Klamath and Deschutes. The lower Klamath adults are similar to but on average definitely smaller than Deschutes summers. Middle Klamath fish can't hold a candle to those in the Deschutes. I've only fished it in August with mostly B run fish (smaller) than the later A run fish that are bigger on average. Deschutes fish, at least the ones I've encountered in August, are awesome. Dry lines in the shade, tips in the sun. I've caught plenty of trout in the Deschutes in the lower 40 miles but never a fish I'd call a 1/2 lbr.
I've only experienced the lower river pursuing steel. There is a lot of road between Maupin and Macks with many classic steelhead runs and numerous camps. You can camp at the mouth too and walk up. The lower river is a no stop the boat zone so only walk wade angling, super classic runs, many anglers.
The Deschutes fish numbers have gone south the last couple years, enough so I bagged last year's trip.
Andy
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