Hey Salmon, Just got back from a 5 day drift on the Deschutes. Yes ther is a good trail up from the mouth. If we're not drifting it or taking the sled up we ride mountain bikes up about 5 miles. I only fly fish on this river so I'm not sure what works best. I've seen spinner fishermen do pretty well. There is good steelhead fishing from the mouth all the way to Warm Springs. As far as places to fish? If you've fished long for steelhead, you should know how to read good holding water. There is alot of it & I strongly suggest chest wadders & a wadding belt. One last tip: With the warmer weather & all the snow pack up high the White river coming off of Hood is going to wipe the lower river out like it did last year so don't plan a big trip late in the summer. Hope this helps. Ric