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Sunday, Oct 4
6.5/10
Partial
Sunny
87°51°
Wind2 mph ENEClouds26%Moon42%
Oregon · River fishing forecast
Deschutes River near Madras fishing forecast today
Current conditions plus a 7-day fishing outlook for Deschutes River near Madras, including Fishing Score, wind, pressure, clouds, rain chance and moon phase, with live USGS water observations, recent trends and long-term seasonal context where available.
8.0/10
Good
Current Fishing Score
Weather-based index with a long-term USGS river-flow check. Current water adjustment: 0.0.
100% weather data coverageFull inputsUSGS flow adjustment 0.0
Air temperature
47°F
Wind
0 mph S
Pressure
30.14 inHg
Nearby NWS observation
Cloud cover
17%
Rain chance
0%
Moon
Last Quarter
Water temp
57.4°F
USGS observation
Gusts
2 mph
Humidity
80%
Weather data updated: Oct 4, 2026, 4:00 AM PDT
Live water data
Deschutes River near Madras water temperature and USGS river conditions
Current observations with 24-hour, 7-day, recent 30-day and long-term seasonal context from the verified reference station.
Deschutes River Near Madras, ORUSGS-14092500 · about 0.0 mi from forecast point
Water temperature57.4°FUSGS 00010
24hSteady+0.7°F7 daysSteady+0.7°F30-day contextNear 30-day median57.2°F medianSeasonal baselineNear seasonal median55.6°F median · 37 years
Streamflow3,700 cfsUSGS 00060
24hStable-0%7 daysStable-6%30-day contextNear 30-day median3,905 cfs medianSeasonal baselineNear seasonal median3,930 cfs median · 102 years
Gage height2.71 ftUSGS 00065
24hStable-0.01 ft7 daysStable-0.10 ft
Fishing Score water checkCurrent streamflow is about 6% from the long-term seasonal median based on 102 approved same-day observations. No score penalty applied.
Latest supported observation: Oct 4, 6:30 AM PDTSeasonal baseline uses approved USGS day-of-year statistics; 30-day context remains a separate recent median. On river pages with at least 20 approved observations contributing to the same-calendar-day streamflow baseline, unusually extreme or rapidly changing flow can only reduce the current score; it never adds bonus points.
Plan the week
Deschutes River near Madras 7-day fishing forecast
Compare full-day forecast Fishing Scores with wind, rain risk, pressure and temperatures for the next seven days. These daily scores are separate from the live Current Fishing Score above.
Forecast data coverageDaily weather-score coverage ranges from 54% to 72%. Cards marked Partial are missing one or more weighted inputs.
Best available weather score · partialSaturday, Oct 10 · 8.1/10
Mon
Monday, Oct 5
6.5/10
Partial
Sunny
89°49°
Wind3 mph WSWClouds26%Moon32%
Tue
Tuesday, Oct 6
6.1/10
Partial
Sunny
87°50°
Wind3 mph NClouds8%Moon22%
Wed
Wednesday, Oct 7
6.2/10
Partial
Sunny
85°50°
Wind3 mph NNEClouds5%Moon14%
Thu
Thursday, Oct 8
6.3/10
Partial
Sunny
86°50°
Wind2 mph ENEClouds6%Moon8%
Fri
Friday, Oct 9
7.5/10
Partial
Mostly Sunny
81°43°
Wind12 mph WSWRain10%Clouds34%Moon3%
Sat
Saturday, Oct 10
8.1/10
Partial
Mostly Sunny
64°38°
Wind9 mph NWRain8%Clouds29%Moon0%
The large Current Fishing Score above uses current conditions and, on eligible river pages, can include a conservative USGS streamflow penalty. The seven daily cards remain weather-only because this site does not predict future river flow. Cards marked “Partial” use less than 90% of the weighted weather inputs.
Deschutes River near Madras fishing conditions overview
The current weather inputs produce a good weather-based Fishing Score. Very light wind may leave clear, calm water more demanding.
Estimated activity windows: 6:22 AM–8:37 AM and 5:12 PM–7:27 PM local time. These are dawn/dusk windows, not guaranteed bite times.
Best fishing time today: estimated windows
The first estimated window runs from 6:22 AM–8:37 AM, around sunrise at 7:07 AM. The second runs from 5:12 PM–7:27 PM, around sunset at 6:42 PM. Lower light can change visibility and fish positioning, but actual feeding periods vary by species, season and water conditions.
Deschutes River near Madras fishing: structure, seasons and local conditions
Canyon river with strong current, riffles and runs supporting resident trout and seasonal steelhead. The forecast becomes more useful when it is read through riffle-to-pool transitions, together with pools, runs and current seams, where depth, current or wind exposure can differ within the same location. Steep or canyon-shaped shoreline around Deschutes River near Madras can concentrate wind and create abrupt depth changes close to shore. That makes location choice especially important when wind direction changes.
Seasonal change at Deschutes River near Madras is best treated as a sequence of warming, peak-summer and cooling periods. Each transition can change depth use, current preference and the value of shoreline cover. The seven-day forecast helps identify short weather shifts inside that cycle, but water temperature, flow or level should be checked whenever a reliable local observation is available. For a river trip, compare the forecast with riffle-to-pool transitions; pools, runs and current seams; and slower-water edges and flow transitions. A rising or falling river can move the best-looking water even when the air weather remains favorable.
Common targets at Deschutes River near Madras include Rainbow trout, Steelhead, and Mountain whitefish. They do not use depth, current and cover in exactly the same way, so the Fishing Score remains a conditions index rather than a species-specific bite prediction. This page also has a manually mapped USGS reference station, so fresh water temperature, flow or level can be shown when that station reports a supported sensor.
What to watch in today's conditions
Wind
Current wind is about 0 mph from S, with gusts near 2 mph. Crosswind and gusts can change boat control and presentation, while bends and protected banks may remain much calmer.
Barometric pressure
Barometric pressure is about 30.14 inHg. Pressure is one part of the Fishing Score and is read together with wind, cloud cover and precipitation.
Moon phase and light
The moon is currently in the Last Quarter phase with approximately 44% illumination. Lunar illumination has a smaller weight than the main weather factors.
Target species
Rainbow troutSteelheadMountain whitefish
Always verify current state fishing regulations, seasons, bag limits, licensing requirements and location-specific closures before fishing.
How this forecast is calculated
The Fishing Score starts with National Weather Service weather data: pressure 28%, wind 24%, cloud cover 18%, precipitation probability 18% and lunar illumination 12%. Missing weather factors are never treated as zero; partial weather results are pulled toward a neutral 5/10 according to the missing weight. On eligible river pages, a separate conservative USGS flow check can only reduce the current score when streamflow is unusually far from the long-term seasonal median or changing rapidly. It never increases the score.
Quick answers
Deschutes River near Madras fishing forecast FAQ
What is the Fishing Score for Deschutes River near Madras today?
The current Fishing Score is 8.0 out of 10 with 100% weighted data coverage. The weather inputs used by the score are currently complete.
What is the best fishing time at Deschutes River near Madras today?
The page highlights estimated low-light windows of 6:22 AM–8:37 AM and 5:12 PM–7:27 PM local time, centered around sunrise and sunset. They are planning windows, not guaranteed bite times.
What fish are commonly targeted at Deschutes River near Madras?
Common target species listed for Deschutes River near Madras include Rainbow trout, Steelhead, Mountain whitefish. Seasons, legal limits and local closures can change, so always verify current regulations before fishing.
What weather factors are used for Deschutes River near Madras?
The Fishing Score uses barometric pressure and trend, wind, cloud cover, precipitation probability and moon illumination. Missing inputs are excluded rather than treated as zero.
Does this page include USGS water conditions for Deschutes River near Madras?
Yes. This page uses the manually mapped Deschutes River Near Madras, OR reference station when fresh supported observations are available. Water temperature, streamflow or water level can appear depending on the station sensors. When approved long-term statistics are available, the page can compare the current reading with the seasonal median for the same calendar day. On river pages with at least 20 approved observations contributing to that calendar day, unusually extreme or rapidly changing flow may conservatively reduce the Fishing Score; water data never adds bonus points.
What is the water temperature at Deschutes River near Madras?
The latest supported USGS water-temperature observation shown on this page is 57.4°F from Deschutes River Near Madras, OR. Readings older than 48 hours are not presented as current.