Join Us in Protecting Central Oregon Rivers for Future Generations

We are dedicated to conserving, protecting, and restoring the coldwater fisheries within the Deschutes River Basin. Our chapter is comprised of over 800 members who are passionate about working with local organizations to improve the Deschutes Basin.

Good Stewardship

Collaboration for Impact

Teamwork for Success

click here to Get your tickets for the International Fly Fishing Film Tour January 10th @ The Tower Theatre in Bend

Watch the trailers for this year's If4 films

Check out Central Oregon Daily's Coverage of TU & IF4

Update on the ODFW 2024 Monitoring Report on the Upper Deschutes

If you are interested in the fishery health of the Upper Deschutes below Wickiup Dam, here is the most recent (2024) monitoring report from ODFW. The report’s Executive Summary points out that fish health and populations are in reasonable shape. The report itself details the specific monitoring protocols and results. As we all know, seasonal flow fluctuations out of the dam have a severe impact on the Upper D’s fisheries and habitat. This report will provide an important benchmark for comparison when winter flows are increased. As mandated in the 2020 Deschutes Basin Habitat Conservation Plan, the current winter flows of 100 cfs will increase to 300 cfs by the end of 2028.

Click Here to Read the Report

Deschutes TU Board Members Teach Kids to Cast @ NatureConnect Event in Bend

No rivers run through Alpenglow Park but on a Saturday in late September over 50 aspiring fly anglers got a taste of the old “10 & 2” rhythm. Deschutes Redbands Chapter board members spent the day introducing kids from 5 – 12 years old (plus their curious parents) to flicking a fly.

It was a great time! We hope that getting their hands on a fly rod for the first time may translate into a lifelong passion for enjoying and protecting the Deschutes and its tributaries.

Congrats to Park, who was there with his grandmother, as the lucky winner of his very own fly rod, reel and line.

We’ll see all these kids on the river!!!!

see our letter to Secretary Rollins in Support of the Roadless Rule

Click Here to Learn About a New Study That Finds PGE's Efforts to Restore Deschutes River Aren't Working

see our letter to Secretary Rollins in Support of the Roadless Rule

Enjoy these Important videos from our friend Walt Dabney:

Conserve, Protect, Restore!

Join Our Community of Conservation Advocates

Trout Unlimited Deschutes Redbands Chapter is on a mission to conserve, protect, and restore the coldwater fisheries within the Deschutes River basin. Our vision is for a Deschutes River basin where a healthy river ecosystem supports thriving native fish populations, and where local citizens recognize the intrinsic link between the health of the river ecosystem and the well-being of our human community. Join us in our efforts to steward our rivers for the benefit of both our rivers and fisheries, and our communities.

Champions for Coldwater Conservation in Central Oregon

Who We Are

At Trout Unlimited Deschutes Redbands Chapter, we are champions for coldwater conservation in Central Oregon. Our dedicated members work tirelessly to protect, restore, and advocate for the health of our rivers and streams. From organizing educational programs to participating in restoration projects, we are actively engaged in efforts to ensure the sustainability of our rivers and fisheries for future generations.