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	Deschutes River Fishing & Fly Fishing Deschutes River
		I was headed to the river, to an unfamiliar section, of an old familiar friend.
		The Upper Deschutes River from Wickiup dam to Lake Billy Chinook has been touted as one of the top brown trout fisheries in Oregon.
		Their directive is to enhance and protect the Upper Deschutes River watershed through collaborative projects in watershed stewardship, habitat enhancement, and community awareness.
	www.flyandfield.com /Pages/upper-deschutes-article.htm (1562 words)

	Deschutes County History
		The Deschutes County Courthouse in Bend was built in 1940 to replace one destroyed by fire.
		Deschutes County was created from the western portion of Crook County on December 13, 1916.
		Early fur traders had called the river Riviere des Chutes which means "River of the Falls." The county encompasses 3,055 square miles and is located in the central portion of the state.
	arcweb.sos.state.or.us /county/cpdeschuteshome.html (543 words)

	Deschutes River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Deschutes River near its mouth on the Columbia.
		The headwaters of the Deschutes River is Little Lava Lake, a lake in the Cascade Mountains located approximately 26 miles northwest of the city of LaPine.
		During the middle 19th century, the river was major obstacle for emigrants on the Oregon Trail.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Deschutes_River (840 words)

	Deschutes River Flyfishing Fish (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The Deschutes River is famous for its native trout and steelhead populations.
		The renowned Deschutes River rainbow trout, are nick-named "Redsides," because of the brilliant red stripe on their sides." These red sides average 13 to 18 inches with the occasional fish up to 23 inches.
		The lower Deschutes River is known as one of the finest dry line steelhead fisheries in the country.
	www.deschutesflyfishing.com /fish.htm (228 words)

	Deschutes Basin Land Trust - Metolius Preserve Project
		Oregon’s Deschutes River is renowned for its redband and steelhead trout.
		While the lower river still produces runs of chinook, construction of the Pelton hydroelectric complex in the 1960s cut off access to the upper basin and led to the demise of the Suttle Lake sockeye salmon run, one of only two historic sockeye runs in Oregon.
		Dubbed the Metolius Preserve, this 1,240 acre tract is critical to the reintroduction of salmon to the Metolius River.
	www.endgame.org /weyer-deschutesbasin.html (859 words)

	Deschutes County, Oregon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Deschutes County (IPA: [də ʃuts]) is a county located in the U.S. state of Oregon.
		The county was created in 1916 out of part of Crook County and was named for the Deschutes River, which itself was named by French-Canadian trappers of the early nineteenth century.
		The county seat of Deschutes County is Bend.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Deschutes_County,_Oregon (499 words)

	Deschutes River Rafting, whitewater rafting near Maupin, Oregon
		The 'Lower Deschutes' refers to the hundred mile section from the mouth of the Deschutes to Pelton Dam (near Lake Billy Chinook).
		The Deschutes River is perfect for families and first-timers and even those who have been rafting several times.
		One drawback to the Deschutes River being so popular is that there is a limited number of spaces that we can fill on weekends from June through August.
	www.riverdrifters.net /deschutesriver.htm (1099 words)

	GORP - Deschutes River, Oregon
		In the early 1800s, the Deschutes River was known by French fur traders as the "Riviere des Chutes" or "Riviere aux Chutes" - the "river of falls." The Deschutes River is now known throughout the United States as a river for fishing, canoeing, rafting, hiking, and beautiful scenery.
		River flow has been regulated since 1922, but it is still a river of contrasts, changing in character from Class I to Class IV rapids within a few hundred yards.
		The upper Deschutes River provided power and water for early sawmills, and today farmers and ranchers depend on water from the river to irrigate and develop land.
	gorp.away.com /gorp/resource/us_river/or_desch.htm (1909 words)

	What's At Stake: Protect the Deschutes River!
		The tourism and recreation generated by the river is one of the cornerstones of Central Oregon's economy.
		The USGS confirms that ground water pumping in the upper basin depletes water in the lower Deschutes River.
		HB 3494 ensures that future water development will be at the expense of the water needs (as determined by the state's experts) of fish, wildlife and recreation in the lower Deschutes River.
	actionnetwork.org /campaign/deschutes/explanation (811 words)

	WaterWatch of Oregon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		River rafting along the lower reaches of the Deschutes is a major draw, as is fishing.
		River protection laws in the basin require that new groundwater users “mitigate” for the impacts of their water use.
		Reducing the amount of irrigation losses, restoring river flows, and measuring how much water is taken from a river are important actions that would help restore water to the troubled streams of the basin.
	www.waterwatch.org /Archive/deschutesfacts.htm (1474 words)

	Deschutes River 800 461-5823 - Information and History - whitewater rafting on the Deschutes near Maupin Oregon
		The lower 100 miles, from Pelton Dam to the Columbia River is divided in to 2 sections.
		The rapid classifications on the Deschutes River range from class 1 to class 4.
		In the early 1800s, the Deschutes River was known by French fur traders as the "Riviere des Chutes" or "Riviere aux Chutes" - the "river of falls." Aside from it's beautiful scenery, the Deschutes River is famous for whitewater rafting, fishing, canoeing, rafting, and hiking.
	www.highdesertriver.com /deschutes-river.htm (440 words)

	WaterWatch of Oregon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		WaterWatch, together with a diverse coalition of river related businesses, concerned citizens, and other conservation groups, filed a lawsuit in the state Court of Appeals in November of 2002, challenging Oregon's approach to managing the growing water crisis in the Deschutes River Basin.
		For decades irrigation diversions have taken a heavy toll on the Deschutes, and today Central Oregon's booming population growth is causing the demand for water to skyrocket.
		The Deschutes River is one of Oregon's crown-jewels.
	www.waterwatch.org /Campaigns/Deschutes/deschutes_update.htm (1155 words)

	Deschutes Wild and Scenic River, Oregon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		From the Pelton Reregulating Dam to the confluence with the Columbia River.
		The Deschutes features ruggedly beautiful scenery, outstanding whitewater boating, and a renowned sport fishery for steelhead, brown trout, and native rainbow trout.
		The Lower Deschutes offers the greatest opportunities for whitewater rafting and is one of Oregon's premier steelhead and trout fisheries.
	www.nps.gov /rivers/wsr-deschutes.html (146 words)

	Participating in Long/Upper Deschutes
		The Deschutes River Basin is found in the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountains, and its desert landscape provides a wide variety of outdoor enthusiasts nearly endless opportunities for recreation, education and pure enjoyment.
		The Deschutes River is known primarily for its world-class fly-fishing (make sure you have a license if you plan on fishing!), and exciting whitewater, as well as peaceful flatwater floating opportunities.
		The Deschutes is an extremely high fire danger area due to the dry grass and brush everywhere at this time of the year.
	www.lclark.edu /dept/outdoors/nstdeschutes.html (965 words)

	Deschutes River
		River conditions are generally quite pleasant--perfect for introducing the beginner to the thrills of whitewater rafting.
		The Deschutes has a steady current throughout most of the section that we run, so you do not have to work hard at paddling all day.
		Lunch varies--generally on the Deschutes, because the weather is warm, we offer a buffet-style lunch, where everyone grabs a plate and helps themselves to sliced roast beef and deli turkey breast, whole-grain breads, a wide assortment of spreads, sliced fruit and cheeses, cookies, cut vegetables, lettuce and tomatoes, chips and dip, plus cold refreshing lemonade.
	www.andyswildwater.com /deschutes_river.html (2391 words)

	PGE - Hydropower & Fish - Deschutes River: Deschutes Fish Runs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Deschutes steelhead hold through the summer and fall in the main river where they provide abundant angling opportunity.
		Spring chinook salmon enter the Deschutes River in April and May, ascending rapidly into upstream areas of the Warm Springs River and into the Pelton fish trap at the regulating dam.
		Fall chinook caught in the Pelton fish trap are returned to the lower Deschutes River to spawn in the wild.
	www.portlandgeneral.com /community_and_env/hydropower_and_fish/deschutes/deschutes_fish_runs.asp (548 words)

	Deschutes River Crossing
		Honore-Timothee Lempfrit, emigrant of 1848, descended the bluffs to the Columbia River and exclaimed,
		River crossings were difficult for Oregon Trail emigrant and the Deschutes River was no exception.
		The Deschutes River drains the eastern slopes of the Cascade Range and flows from Central Oregon to the Columbia River.
	www.tomlaidlaw.com /otkiosks/otcc/deschutesriver.html (1104 words)

	Deschutes Project (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The Deschutes Project lands are in the vicinity of Madras, Oregon.
		Structures included are a concrete flume crossing Crooked River Gorge, and two tunnel sections in the vicinity of Smith Rock that have an aggregate length of 1.3 miles.
		In 1914, a comprehensive report of the Deschutes Basin was issued under the joint sponsorship and financing of the State of Oregon and the Federal Government.
	www.usbr.gov /dataweb/html/deschutes.html (1444 words)

	Deschutes River, Oregon
		Although this drainage is located in the arid rain shadow of the Cascades, the large area encompassed produces a river with average annual flows of over 4,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) at the mouth.
		The lower one hundred miles of the Deschutes is one of the most prolific trout streams in the western United States.
		The Deschutes River canyon is an oasis in the sagebrush covered desert.
	www.flyfishusa.com /about-our-waters/deschutes-river/deschutes-home/desh.html (486 words)

	Deschutes Group - Deschutes River Fly Fishing and Guide Service
		We invite you to join us on the deschutes river guided trip of a lifetime and create memories of scenic beauty, rugged yet catered adventure, and of course bending your fly rod.
		The Deschutes Group is a one of a kind outfitter that offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our trips...we have done this long enough that we know you won't be disappointed.
		Deschutes River Outfitters, Deschutes River Anglers, and Bischof's Flyfishing, three independent guide services, have joined forces to give you the ability to book with the utmost in confidence to give you the best possible flyfishing experience on the Deschutes
	www.deschutesoutfitters.com (241 words)

	Deschutes River Rafting - Oregon River Experiences
		This is not the river on which to seek solitude — the Deschutes is too popular for that.
		Particularly in the springtime, don't be surprised if the Deschutes is basking in the sun while the Willamette Valley to the west is socked in with chilling drizzle.
		Narrow canyons, rapids and numerous waterfalls abound along the Deschutes, which the early French explorers called "le Riviere des Chutes," meaning "the River of Falls." The Deschutes arises on the eastern slopes of the Cascades in the south central part of the state, and flows northward 250 miles to its confluence with the Columbia.
	www.oregonriver.com /deschutes.htm (407 words)

	Deschutes River Rafting Guide and Deschutes Rafting Pictures - Whitewater Rafting the Deschutes River in Central Oregon
		The Deschutes River starts high in the Cascade Mountains near Bend, Oregon.
		The majority of Deschutes River rafting trips are on the lower deschutes near Maupin, Oregon.
		Rafting trips on the upper and lower Deschutes River run from May through September.
	rafting.allaboutrivers.com /Oregon_river_rafting/Deschutes_River_rafting-riv39.html (277 words)

	Deschutes River Rafting 800 461-5823 - Guided Whitewater Rafting Adventure Trips and Vacations in Oregon and Washington ...
		Central Oregon's mighty Deschutes River is one of America's most popular whitewater rafting venues, and for good reason.
		This wild ride on the Klickitat river, one of Washington State's most exciting rivers, is a 5-hour, one day trip that includes a BBQ Chicken lunch.
		Our rafts are all new state of the art, equipped with all the essential river accessories that are necessary for a safe and successful trip, including life-jackets, paddles, oars, dry bags, frames, ropes, etc. In addition, we provide all the necessary permits and insurance before each trip.
	www.highdesertriver.com /deschutes-river-rafting-trips.htm (829 words)

	Deschutes River Oregon Fly Fishing - Fly Fishing River
		Healthy populations of rainbow trout and growing returns of steelhead inhabit the lower 100 miles of this fly fishing river, known as the Lower Deschutes River.
		Open to fly fishing all year, the Lower Deschutes River is home to many species of insects, which hatch to Biblical proportions.
		The Lower Deschutes River is a big rambling fly fishing river with frequently windy conditions in the fall.
	flyandfield.com /Pages/rivers.deschutes-river.htm (866 words)

	Deschutes River Rafting in Maupin Oregon - Enjoy Rafting the Deschutes with Imperial River Company
		The Deschutes River is the most popular river in Oregon.
		After your Deschutes River rafting trip, take a few moments to unwind, relax and share stories with others who have braved fun rapids and spotted wildlife.
		Deschutes River Rafting Season passes can be used for any length of trip except multi-day trips.
	www.deschutesriver.com /rafting.html (1520 words)

	Deschutes River Rafting Trips on the Deschutes River in Oregon with All Star Rafting and Kayaking
		Deschutes River Rafting Trips on the Deschutes River in Oregon with All Star Rafting and Kayaking
		Deschutes River Rafting Trips on the Deschutes River in Oregon
		Experience beautiful high desert scenery, exciting rapids and a million stars in the night sky as we travel 42, 55 or 100 miles through the Deschutes River canyon.
	www.asrk.com /guided-rafting-trips/deschutes-river-rafting.html (387 words)

	Deschutes River Lodge
		Legendary fisheries, like the spring-fed Metolius and Deschutes Rivers, Craine Prairie, Davis and Hosmer Lakes are just the beginning.
		More than 150 lakes and 500 miles of rivers and streams provide limitless fishing opportunities, easily reached within minutes to an hours drive from our lodge, near Redmond, Oregon.
		Deschutes River Lodge is at the heart of the action for Deschutes redside rainbows, browns, bull and brook trout, Atlantic salmon, Kokanee (landlocked Sockeye salmon), and the world-famous summer and fall runs of Deschutes steelhead.
	www.deschutesriverlodge.com (111 words)

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