Oregon
Deschutes River at Moody near Biggs
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Current Readings
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 14103000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
59°F
Feels like
56°F
Wind
4 mph W
Wind gust
5 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 4, 2026, 10:15 PM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.01 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 1 AM
Clear
Temp 56°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 5 AM
Overcast
Temp 55°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 9 AM
Partly cloudy
Temp 63°F
Chance 14%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 1 PM
Overcast
Temp 76°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 5 PM
Overcast
Temp 77°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 9 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Drizzle
High 78°F / Low 55°F
Chance 16%
Precip 0.02 in
Max gust 24 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Drizzle
High 71°F / Low 57°F
Chance 35%
Precip 0.03 in
Max gust 8 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Clear
High 78°F / Low 54°F
Chance 9%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 28 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
Deschutes River at Moody near Biggs, Oregon. Monitoring-Backed from USGS 14103000 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). Distinct from Deschutes near Madras.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Deschutes River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
The Deschutes at Moody is the lower Deschutes fishing reach near the Columbia confluence. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 14103000 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). Distinct from Deschutes near Madras (14092500). Wild rainbow trout are the honest selector primary. Steelhead is not a selector ID. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
ODFW lower Deschutes wild rainbow (redsides). USGS 14103000 Moody. Distinct from Madras 14092500. Anadromous steelhead require a current ODFW combined angling tag when fishing for them and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. Confirm current seasons on official ODFW rules.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Regulated flow
Lower Deschutes canyon/mouth reach in Sherman County at Moody, downstream of Maupin and upstream of the Columbia.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public fishing is documented by ODFW Central / Columbia Zone Deschutes access including Heritage Landing / Moody. Catalog coordinates are the USGS point. This is not Madras and not a Columbia mainstem ID.
Stocking information
ODFW manages the lower Deschutes as a wild-trout and steelhead river. Confirm current official stocking and steelhead notices separately.
Official sources
ODFW Deschutes wild-trout rules, including restricted harvest and gear on defined sections, apply. Anadromous steelhead require a current ODFW combined angling tag when fishing for them and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. Confirm current seasons on official ODFW rules. Do not remap to Madras 14092500. Confirm current rules.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Sherman, Oregon
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Sherman
Management Category
Wild trout river
Regulation Scope
Deschutes River at Moody / lower Deschutes
Regulation Summary
Deschutes at Moody: ODFW lower Deschutes rules. Confirm current Fishing Regulations.
Target Species
rainbow-trout
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