Brown trout and whitefish average 10 to 12 inches, but can be as big as 24 inches. Often the bull trout will cling to the smaller fish until the fisherman plays the fish to the bank, letting go and swimming away only as his nose breaks the water. The bull trout can be six or seven pounds and it's not uncommon for them to attack a small trout or white fish already hooked by an angler. In addition to the rainbow, the Metolius also holds large bull trout and mountain whitefish and brown trout. The fish are selective, and because of the clear water, fly selection, presentation and very skinny leaders are crucial. Although the insect hatches are often profuse, and you'll see fish rising, catching them is another matter. Since the fish stocking program ended nearly a decade ago, the native rainbow trout have thrived, growing to 30 inches.

The river has a reputation for difficulty, but its rewards are fantastic.

Temperatures produces big, mean and very smart fish. And 11 of the 37 miles represent fly-fishing-only water. From its spring creek origin it flows uninterrupted through the community of Camp Sherman and down to Lake Billy Chinook, approximately 37 miles. The Metolius River gurgles right up out of the ground on the shoulder of Black Butte, west of Sisters.

From the big waters of the Lower Deschutes River tailwater and the cold and crystal clear Metolius River, to the numerous other creeks and mountain lakes, Sisters has gained a national reputation. Sisters Country holds some of the finest fishing stock in the nation. Sisters Oregon Guide - Sisters Country Fishing

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