06/03/2026
Every summer, wild steelhead push up the Columbia River and turn into the Deschutes on their way back home.
Past Maupin and around angler’s legs and flies. Fish aim for a small desert tributary: Trout Creek.
ODFW estimates that 25 to 35 percent of wild steelhead returning to the Deschutes Basin spawn there. For a creek that flows only a dozen or so CFS, that's a remarkable thing. Yet, this creek is one of only a few places in the basin where the wild steelhead population is currently classified as stable.
The guides at understand the importance of a strong hold that produces a third of the Deschutes’ wild steelhead, and they want you to help them protect it.
This June, before the fish start arriving home, we're sharing the story of Trout Creek. To incentivize your action, Watertime Outfitters generously donated a seat on their typically sold-out Jet Boat Steelhead Camp fishing trips in 2027.
🎣 Joining the Instream Collective this month for as little as $12/month, or upgrading your existing monthly membership will automatically enter you to win this coveted trip to experience the lower Deschutes with .
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