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Getting off the beaten track Common Fish If you prefer getting away from the crowds, there are several nearby hike-in that offer calm, quiet and good . 50 places The following all are just a short hike away: to go fishing within Todd – short .5 mile hike in; brook up to 15-inches. Redband trout Blow Lake – good hike-n-fish opportunity for kids; 90 minutes swimming in July and Aug. of Bend – great day trip; 2.7 mile hike to Not enough time to go fishing? Think again – if you live in the Bend, Redmond, Prineville, picturesque lake. Sisters or LaPine areas there are a number of great fishing spots just a short drive away. Make sure you Deer Lake – good early season fishing for brook and read the Sport Fishing Regulations, and why not grab a friend or family member to go with you? Atlantic salmon . Kokanee The times and distances listed are from Drake Park in Bend. Lucky Lake – abundant brook trout; moderate 1-2) Crane Prairie , Sunriver – 6) East Davis Campground 1.3 mile hike. 39 mi., 70 min. Rosary Lakes – series of three hike-in lakes; lowest is Redband rainbow trout, hatchery rainbow trout, brook a 2.5 mile hike; all are easily fished with a spinning rod. trout, , kokanee 7) , Bend – 25 mi., 36 min. Spectacular views and excellent boat fishing for Cutthroat trout, brook trout Square Lake – popular hike lake-in near Santiam Pass; Largemouth Bass Smallmouth Bass Bullhead trout and bass. Opportunity to catch large rainbow good catches of brook trout; 2 mile hike. A large, shallow lake offering good fishing and and brook trout. Limited bank access. Boat rentals and stunning scenery. Great for a or other small boat. Little Three Creeks Lake – short hike from other services available at Crane Prairie Resort only. Three Creeks Lake; naturally reproducing brook trout. (541) 383-3939. Day use area Yoran Lake – challenging 5.3 mile hike from 1) Crane Prairie Campground Odell Lake. More fishing resources available on the What you need ODFW website: • A fishing license if you are older 8) Devil’s Lake, Bend – 2) Rock Creek Campground: some 28 mi. 42 min. l Trout stocking schedules than 13 If you go, remember: available. Rainbow trout, brook trout l Fishing tips and techniques • A , tackle, lures l Go prepared for a day on the trail and follow all the usual A pretty little lake that’s great for l Weekly Recreation Report • A copy of the Oregon Sport precautions when going for a hike. families. Lots of bank access. Fishing Regulations l Contact the land manager (usually BLM or Forest Service) 3-4) , Day use area: Hike-in tent • Licenses and regulations are before you go to check on trail conditions. LaPine – 43 mi., 70 min. only. l Unless otherwise specified in the Oregon Sport Fishing available at license agents and Kokanee, brown trout, rainbow Regulations, all stream fishing is with flies and online. Contact us: trout, largemouth bass artificial lures. 9) , Big, Directions and times are approximate. See Challenging fishing for abundant l If you choose to fly-fish, consider carrying in a float tube or Oregon Department the ODFW Web site and interactive map for kokanee and for brown trout up to Sunriver – 47 mi., 80 min. use a spinning outfit with a bobber and fly. of Fish and Wildlife more details on rivers, lakes and 20-inches. Best fished from a boat. Rainbow trout, lake trout l Check road conditions before you go. Some higher Bend Office throughout the state. Trophy largemouth bass. A large lake popular for fishing, elevation lakes may not be ice-free and accessible 61374 Parrell Road 3) Reservoir Campground boating and swimming. Several until July. Bend, OR 97702 campgrounds nearby. Boat rentals and other services available at Cultus Lake Resort (541) 408-1560. 541-388-6363 4) Wickiup Butte: access to some bank fishing near Day use area Prineville Office the dam. Camping nearby. Key: 2042 SE Paulina Hwy Boat launch or ramp Campground Prineville, OR 97754 10) Cultus Lake, little, Sunriver – 49 mi., 85 min. 5-6) Davis Lake, Crescent – 55 mi., 90 min. 541-447-5111 Rainbow trout, brook trout Picnic area NW Forest Pass required Rainbow trout, largemouth for naturally reproducing rainbow and brook www.dfw.state.or.us A very productive lake with good populations of trout Restrooms or toilet Day use, parking or other fee trout. Good bank access. Primitive camping only. and bass. Fly fishing only for both trout and bass. 5) Lava Flow Campground: unimproved boat launch.

Oreg on Department of Fish and Wildlife Oreg on Department of Fish and Wildlife 11) Three Creeks Lake, Sisters – 39 mi., 19-20) Paulina Lake, LaPine – 37 mi., 65 min. Boat rentals and other services are available at 42) , Sunriver – 27 mi., 45 min. 75 min. Brown trout, rainbow trout, kokanee Resort (541) 447-7468. Redband trout, hatchery rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout Rainbow trout, brook trout Also located in Newberry Volcanic National 32) State Park Day Use Area Monument, Paulina is managed for trophy brown Beautiful stream-fed river with crystal clear water. High alpine lake with good fishing all summer for both boat and bank anglers. Road opens mid-June or trout. Great scenery and camping. Road usually Regularly stocked with trout near Fall River Hatchery; later. Boat rentals and other services available at opens in early June. Boat rentals and other services 33) Jasper Point Day Use Area: Camping nearby. foot trail from the hatchery provides access to several Three Creeks Lake Resort (541) 873-2961. available at Paulina Lake Lodge (541) 536-2240. miles of river. Fly fishing only. Camping nearby. 19) Paulina Lake Day Use Area 34) Ochoco Reservoir, Prineville – 43 mi., 12-13) , Bend – 36 mi., 57 min. 60 min. 43) Confluence of Deschutes and 20) Little Crater Boating Site: Camping nearby. Atlantic salmon, brook trout, rainbow trout Rainbow trout, black crappie, smallmouth bass, Fall rivers, LaPine – 28 mi., 45 min. brown bullhead Fly fishing only with spectacular view of Redband trout, hatchery rainbow trout, brown trout Good trout fishing just five minutes from Prineville. Mt. Bachelor. Little bank access; great for float tubes, 21) Twin Lake, South, LaPine – 40 mi., LaPine State Park offers good bank access to the upper Good bank and boat fishing. pontoon boats and . 70 min. Deschutes and Fall rivers. 12) Marsh Campground Rainbow trout Ochoco Lake Park: Camping nearby. Perfect for the family with lots of bank fishing. 13) Hosmer Lake Boat Launch Regularly stocked with trout. Boat rentals and other 44) , Prineville – 36 mi., 55 min. services available at Twin Lakes Resort 35) , Prineville – 48 mi., 65 min. Redband trout (541) 382-6432. Redband trout, mountain whitefish Good fishing for small native trout right in the heart of 14) Lake, Bend – 32 mi., 50 min. Day Use Area: Camping nearby. One of the most productive trout streams in Central Prineville. Access from a 10-mile bike path. Brook trout, kokanee, cutthroat trout Oregon. Best fishing is from Castle Rock Campground Fishing for naturally reproducing brook trout and upriver to Bowman Dam. Numerous pullouts and kokanee. Also popular for sailing, wind surfing and 22) Twin Lake, North, LaPine – 40 mi., several BLM along this stretch. 45) , Bend – 13 mi., 35 min. swimming. Boat rentals and other services available 70 min. Redband trout at Resort (541) 480-7378. Rainbow trout Popular trout stream close to Bend. Additional access Beach Day Use Area: Camping nearby. Good-sized lake stocked with trout. Open year round. 36-40) , Bend from roads that follow and cross the creek. North Twin Lake Campground Redband trout, brown trout From its source at Little 133 miles down- 15) Lava Lake, Big, Bend – 39 mi., 60 min. stream to Lake , the Deschutes River Rainbow trout 23-24) , Sisters – 36 mi., 45 min. has excellent year-round trout fishing. There are 46-50 Five great places for kids Great views of Mt. Bachelor and South Sister. Superb Kokanee, brown trout several access points for both boat and bank fishing. These five fishing holes are all close to a town, stocked trout fishing. Boat rentals and other services available Good early season fishing for kokanee and brown 36) Cow Meadow Campground, Bend – 46 mi., 75 min. regularly with trout, and have good bank access. at Lava Lake Lodge (541) 382-9443. trout. Bank access from trail encircling lake. Boat 46) Shevlin Pond, Bend – 4 mi., 15 min. Lava Lake Campground rentals and other services available at the Lodge at 37) Sheep Bridge Campground, Bend – 39 mi., 70 min. Suttle Lake (541) 595-2628. 47) Bend Pine Nursery Pond, Bend – 5 mi., 10 min. 26) Upper Deschutes Day Use Area, Cove Palisades 30-31) Haystack Reservoir, Culver – 48) Fireman’s Pond, Redmond – 17 mi., 25 min. 23) Cinder Beach Day Use Area SP: Camping nearby. 36 mi., 55 min. 38) Tumalo State Park, Bend – 7 mi., 15 min. 16) Lava Lake, Little, Bend – 39 mi., 60 min. 49) Prineville Youth Pond, Prineville – 36 mi., 50 min. Rainbow trout, brook trout Rainbow trout, brown trout, kokanee, largemouth 24) Suttle Lake Day Use Area: Camping nearby. bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, bluegill 50) Jefferson County Pond, Madras – 43 mi., 60 min. Headwaters of the Deschutes River. Good lake for 27) Lower Deschutes Day Use Area, Cove Palisades 39) Day Use Area, Bend – 16 mi., 28 min. float tube or small boat. SP: Camping nearby. Small, popular reservoir with nearly year-round Best fishing is downstream of falls. Feeling up for a drive? fishing. Good bank access. 25-28) , Culver – There are several great places to fish just a little more than 28) Perry South Campground: Tribal fishing 30) Haystack Reservoir Day Use Area: 40) Tetherow Crossing, Redmond – 21 mi., 40 min. 46 mi., 75 min. Camping nearby. 90 minutes from Bend. 17-18) East Lake, La Pine – 42 mi., 75 min. Rainbow trout, brown trout, kokanee, , permit required. Rainbow trout, brown trout, kokanee Antelope Flat Reservoir, 109 min. – Large reservoir smallmouth bass off the beaten track; produces really big trout. Large, deep lake located in Newberry Volcanic The only place in Oregon where you can keep a bull 31) West Shore Day Use Area: Camping nearby. 41) , Camp Sherman – 43 mi., 65 min. Walton Lake, 110 min. – Small picturesque lake National Monument. Popular with fly fishers, best trout. Large 3,900-acre reservoir popular for fishing, 29) Lake Simtustus, Madras – 53 mi., 80 min. Redband trout, bull trout stocked regularly; lots of good bank access. fishing is from a boat, pontoon or float tube. Road boating and waterskiing. Boat rentals and other Rainbow trout, kokanee, smallmouth bass The Hatchery is a great jumping in point usually opens in early June. Boat rentals and other services available at Cove Palisades Resort and A reservoir of the Deschutes River with good boat 32-33) Prineville Reservoir, Prineville – to explore the river – famous for its beauty, year-round Odell Lake, 100 min. – Large, deep lake has outstanding fishing for lake trout and kokanee. services available at East Lake Resort (541) 536-2230. Marine (541) 546-9999. fishing. Tribal fishing permit required. Services also 56 mi., 85 min. insect hatches and challenging fly fishing. Several Crescent Lake, 100 min. – Large, pristine lake popular 17) East Lake Boating Site: Camping nearby. 25) Crooked River Day Use Area, Cove Palisades available at Pelton Park Store and Marina Rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, other access points at various pullouts and campgrounds. for fishing and other water sports. State Park: Camping nearby. (541) 475-0516. black crappie, brown bullhead Special gear restrictions apply – be sure to check 18) Hot Springs Boating Site: Camping nearby. Large desert reservoir popular for boating, camping current regulations. and water skiing. Good bank fishing at state park. 11) Three Creeks Lake, Sisters – 39 mi., 19-20) Paulina Lake, LaPine – 37 mi., 65 min. Boat rentals and other services are available at 42) Fall River, Sunriver – 27 mi., 45 min. 75 min. Brown trout, rainbow trout, kokanee Prineville Reservoir Resort (541) 447-7468. Redband trout, hatchery rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout Rainbow trout, brook trout Also located in Newberry Volcanic National 32) State Park Day Use Area Monument, Paulina is managed for trophy brown Beautiful stream-fed river with crystal clear water. High alpine lake with good fishing all summer for both boat and bank anglers. Road opens mid-June or trout. Great scenery and camping. Road usually Regularly stocked with trout near Fall River Hatchery; later. Boat rentals and other services available at opens in early June. Boat rentals and other services 33) Jasper Point Day Use Area: Camping nearby. foot trail from the hatchery provides access to several Three Creeks Lake Resort (541) 873-2961. available at Paulina Lake Lodge (541) 536-2240. miles of river. Fly fishing only. Camping nearby. 19) Paulina Lake Day Use Area 34) Ochoco Reservoir, Prineville – 43 mi., 12-13) Hosmer Lake, Bend – 36 mi., 57 min. 60 min. 43) Confluence of Deschutes and 20) Little Crater Boating Site: Camping nearby. Atlantic salmon, brook trout, rainbow trout Rainbow trout, black crappie, smallmouth bass, Fall rivers, LaPine – 28 mi., 45 min. brown bullhead Fly fishing only with spectacular view of Redband trout, hatchery rainbow trout, brown trout Good trout fishing just five minutes from Prineville. Mt. Bachelor. Little bank access; great for float tubes, 21) Twin Lake, South, LaPine – 40 mi., LaPine State Park offers good bank access to the upper Good bank and boat fishing. pontoon boats and canoes. 70 min. Deschutes and Fall rivers. 12) Mallard Marsh Campground Rainbow trout Ochoco Lake Park: Camping nearby. Perfect for the family with lots of bank fishing. 13) Hosmer Lake Boat Launch Regularly stocked with trout. Boat rentals and other 44) Ochoco Creek, Prineville – 36 mi., 55 min. services available at Twin Lakes Resort 35) Crooked River, Prineville – 48 mi., 65 min. Redband trout (541) 382-6432. Redband trout, mountain whitefish Good fishing for small native trout right in the heart of 14) Elk Lake, Bend – 32 mi., 50 min. Day Use Area: Camping nearby. One of the most productive trout streams in Central Prineville. Access from a 10-mile bike path. Brook trout, kokanee, cutthroat trout Oregon. Best fishing is from Castle Rock Campground Fishing for naturally reproducing brook trout and upriver to Bowman Dam. Numerous pullouts and kokanee. Also popular for sailing, wind surfing and 22) Twin Lake, North, LaPine – 40 mi., several BLM campsites along this stretch. 45) Tumalo Creek, Bend – 13 mi., 35 min. swimming. Boat rentals and other services available 70 min. Redband trout at Elk Lake Resort (541) 480-7378. Rainbow trout Popular trout stream close to Bend. Additional access Beach Day Use Area: Camping nearby. Good-sized lake stocked with trout. Open year round. 36-40) Deschutes River, Bend from roads that follow and cross the creek. North Twin Lake Campground Redband trout, brown trout Tumalo State Park From its source at 133 miles down- 15) Lava Lake, Big, Bend – 39 mi., 60 min. stream to Lake Billy Chinook, the Deschutes River Rainbow trout 23-24) Suttle Lake, Sisters – 36 mi., 45 min. has excellent year-round trout fishing. There are 46-50 Five great places for kids Great views of Mt. Bachelor and South Sister. Superb Kokanee, brown trout several access points for both boat and bank fishing. These five fishing holes are all close to a town, stocked trout fishing. Boat rentals and other services available Good early season fishing for kokanee and brown 36) Cow Meadow Campground, Bend – 46 mi., 75 min. regularly with trout, and have good bank access. at Lava Lake Lodge (541) 382-9443. trout. Bank access from trail encircling lake. Boat 46) Shevlin Pond, Bend – 4 mi., 15 min. Lava Lake Campground rentals and other services available at the Lodge at 37) Sheep Bridge Campground, Bend – 39 mi., 70 min. Suttle Lake (541) 595-2628. 47) Bend Pine Nursery Pond, Bend – 5 mi., 10 min. 26) Upper Deschutes Day Use Area, Cove Palisades 30-31) Haystack Reservoir, Culver – 48) Fireman’s Pond, Redmond – 17 mi., 25 min. 23) Cinder Beach Day Use Area SP: Camping nearby. 36 mi., 55 min. 38) Tumalo State Park, Bend – 7 mi., 15 min. 16) Lava Lake, Little, Bend – 39 mi., 60 min. 49) Prineville Youth Pond, Prineville – 36 mi., 50 min. Rainbow trout, brook trout Rainbow trout, brown trout, kokanee, largemouth 24) Suttle Lake Day Use Area: Camping nearby. bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, bluegill 50) Jefferson County Pond, Madras – 43 mi., 60 min. Headwaters of the Deschutes River. Good lake for 27) Lower Deschutes Day Use Area, Cove Palisades 39) Benham Falls Day Use Area, Bend – 16 mi., 28 min. float tube or small boat. SP: Camping nearby. Small, popular reservoir with nearly year-round Best fishing is downstream of falls. Feeling up for a drive? fishing. Good bank access. 25-28) Lake Billy Chinook, Culver – There are several great places to fish just a little more than 28) Perry South Campground: Tribal fishing 30) Haystack Reservoir Day Use Area: 40) Tetherow Crossing, Redmond – 21 mi., 40 min. 46 mi., 75 min. Camping nearby. 90 minutes from Bend. 17-18) East Lake, La Pine – 42 mi., 75 min. Rainbow trout, brown trout, kokanee, bull trout, permit required. Rainbow trout, brown trout, kokanee Antelope Flat Reservoir, 109 min. – Large reservoir smallmouth bass off the beaten track; produces really big trout. Large, deep lake located in Newberry Volcanic The only place in Oregon where you can keep a bull 31) West Shore Day Use Area: Camping nearby. 41) Metolius River, Camp Sherman – 43 mi., 65 min. Walton Lake, 110 min. – Small picturesque lake National Monument. Popular with fly fishers, best trout. Large 3,900-acre reservoir popular for fishing, 29) Lake Simtustus, Madras – 53 mi., 80 min. Redband trout, bull trout stocked regularly; lots of good bank access. fishing is from a boat, pontoon or float tube. Road boating and waterskiing. Boat rentals and other Rainbow trout, kokanee, smallmouth bass The Wizard Falls Hatchery is a great jumping in point usually opens in early June. Boat rentals and other services available at Cove Palisades Resort and A reservoir of the Deschutes River with good boat 32-33) Prineville Reservoir, Prineville – to explore the river – famous for its beauty, year-round Odell Lake, 100 min. – Large, deep lake has outstanding fishing for lake trout and kokanee. services available at East Lake Resort (541) 536-2230. Marine (541) 546-9999. fishing. Tribal fishing permit required. Services also 56 mi., 85 min. insect hatches and challenging fly fishing. Several Crescent Lake, 100 min. – Large, pristine lake popular 17) East Lake Boating Site: Camping nearby. 25) Crooked River Day Use Area, Cove Palisades available at Pelton Park Store and Marina Rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, other access points at various pullouts and campgrounds. for fishing and other water sports. State Park: Camping nearby. (541) 475-0516. black crappie, brown bullhead Special gear restrictions apply – be sure to check 18) Hot Springs Boating Site: Camping nearby. Large desert reservoir popular for boating, camping current regulations. and water skiing. Good bank fishing at state park. 11) Three Creeks Lake, Sisters – 39 mi., 19-20) Paulina Lake, LaPine – 37 mi., 65 min. Boat rentals and other services are available at 42) Fall River, Sunriver – 27 mi., 45 min. 75 min. Brown trout, rainbow trout, kokanee Prineville Reservoir Resort (541) 447-7468. Redband trout, hatchery rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout Rainbow trout, brook trout Also located in Newberry Volcanic National 32) State Park Day Use Area Monument, Paulina is managed for trophy brown Beautiful stream-fed river with crystal clear water. High alpine lake with good fishing all summer for both boat and bank anglers. Road opens mid-June or trout. Great scenery and camping. Road usually Regularly stocked with trout near Fall River Hatchery; later. Boat rentals and other services available at opens in early June. Boat rentals and other services 33) Jasper Point Day Use Area: Camping nearby. foot trail from the hatchery provides access to several Three Creeks Lake Resort (541) 873-2961. available at Paulina Lake Lodge (541) 536-2240. miles of river. Fly fishing only. Camping nearby. 19) Paulina Lake Day Use Area 34) Ochoco Reservoir, Prineville – 43 mi., 12-13) Hosmer Lake, Bend – 36 mi., 57 min. 60 min. 43) Confluence of Deschutes and 20) Little Crater Boating Site: Camping nearby. Atlantic salmon, brook trout, rainbow trout Rainbow trout, black crappie, smallmouth bass, Fall rivers, LaPine – 28 mi., 45 min. brown bullhead Fly fishing only with spectacular view of Redband trout, hatchery rainbow trout, brown trout Good trout fishing just five minutes from Prineville. Mt. Bachelor. Little bank access; great for float tubes, 21) Twin Lake, South, LaPine – 40 mi., LaPine State Park offers good bank access to the upper Good bank and boat fishing. pontoon boats and canoes. 70 min. Deschutes and Fall rivers. 12) Mallard Marsh Campground Rainbow trout Ochoco Lake Park: Camping nearby. Perfect for the family with lots of bank fishing. 13) Hosmer Lake Boat Launch Regularly stocked with trout. Boat rentals and other 44) Ochoco Creek, Prineville – 36 mi., 55 min. services available at Twin Lakes Resort 35) Crooked River, Prineville – 48 mi., 65 min. Redband trout (541) 382-6432. Redband trout, mountain whitefish Good fishing for small native trout right in the heart of 14) Elk Lake, Bend – 32 mi., 50 min. Day Use Area: Camping nearby. One of the most productive trout streams in Central Prineville. Access from a 10-mile bike path. Brook trout, kokanee, cutthroat trout Oregon. Best fishing is from Castle Rock Campground Fishing for naturally reproducing brook trout and upriver to Bowman Dam. Numerous pullouts and kokanee. Also popular for sailing, wind surfing and 22) Twin Lake, North, LaPine – 40 mi., several BLM campsites along this stretch. 45) Tumalo Creek, Bend – 13 mi., 35 min. swimming. Boat rentals and other services available 70 min. Redband trout at Elk Lake Resort (541) 480-7378. Rainbow trout Popular trout stream close to Bend. Additional access Beach Day Use Area: Camping nearby. Good-sized lake stocked with trout. Open year round. 36-40) Deschutes River, Bend from roads that follow and cross the creek. North Twin Lake Campground Redband trout, brown trout Tumalo State Park From its source at Little Lava Lake 133 miles down- 15) Lava Lake, Big, Bend – 39 mi., 60 min. stream to Lake Billy Chinook, the Deschutes River Rainbow trout 23-24) Suttle Lake, Sisters – 36 mi., 45 min. has excellent year-round trout fishing. There are 46-50 Five great places for kids Great views of Mt. Bachelor and South Sister. Superb Kokanee, brown trout several access points for both boat and bank fishing. These five fishing holes are all close to a town, stocked trout fishing. Boat rentals and other services available Good early season fishing for kokanee and brown 36) Cow Meadow Campground, Bend – 46 mi., 75 min. regularly with trout, and have good bank access. at Lava Lake Lodge (541) 382-9443. trout. Bank access from trail encircling lake. Boat 46) Shevlin Pond, Bend – 4 mi., 15 min. Lava Lake Campground rentals and other services available at the Lodge at 37) Sheep Bridge Campground, Bend – 39 mi., 70 min. Suttle Lake (541) 595-2628. 47) Bend Pine Nursery Pond, Bend – 5 mi., 10 min. 26) Upper Deschutes Day Use Area, Cove Palisades 30-31) Haystack Reservoir, Culver – 48) Fireman’s Pond, Redmond – 17 mi., 25 min. 23) Cinder Beach Day Use Area SP: Camping nearby. 36 mi., 55 min. 38) Tumalo State Park, Bend – 7 mi., 15 min. 16) Lava Lake, Little, Bend – 39 mi., 60 min. 49) Prineville Youth Pond, Prineville – 36 mi., 50 min. Rainbow trout, brook trout Rainbow trout, brown trout, kokanee, largemouth 24) Suttle Lake Day Use Area: Camping nearby. bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, bluegill 50) Jefferson County Pond, Madras – 43 mi., 60 min. Headwaters of the Deschutes River. Good lake for 27) Lower Deschutes Day Use Area, Cove Palisades 39) Benham Falls Day Use Area, Bend – 16 mi., 28 min. float tube or small boat. SP: Camping nearby. Small, popular reservoir with nearly year-round Best fishing is downstream of falls. Feeling up for a drive? fishing. Good bank access. 25-28) Lake Billy Chinook, Culver – There are several great places to fish just a little more than 28) Perry South Campground: Tribal fishing 30) Haystack Reservoir Day Use Area: 40) Tetherow Crossing, Redmond – 21 mi., 40 min. 46 mi., 75 min. Camping nearby. 90 minutes from Bend. 17-18) East Lake, La Pine – 42 mi., 75 min. Rainbow trout, brown trout, kokanee, bull trout, permit required. Rainbow trout, brown trout, kokanee Antelope Flat Reservoir, 109 min. – Large reservoir smallmouth bass off the beaten track; produces really big trout. Large, deep lake located in Newberry Volcanic The only place in Oregon where you can keep a bull 31) West Shore Day Use Area: Camping nearby. 41) Metolius River, Camp Sherman – 43 mi., 65 min. Walton Lake, 110 min. – Small picturesque lake National Monument. Popular with fly fishers, best trout. Large 3,900-acre reservoir popular for fishing, 29) Lake Simtustus, Madras – 53 mi., 80 min. Redband trout, bull trout stocked regularly; lots of good bank access. fishing is from a boat, pontoon or float tube. Road boating and waterskiing. Boat rentals and other Rainbow trout, kokanee, smallmouth bass The Wizard Falls Hatchery is a great jumping in point usually opens in early June. Boat rentals and other services available at Cove Palisades Resort and A reservoir of the Deschutes River with good boat 32-33) Prineville Reservoir, Prineville – to explore the river – famous for its beauty, year-round Odell Lake, 100 min. – Large, deep lake has outstanding fishing for lake trout and kokanee. services available at East Lake Resort (541) 536-2230. Marine (541) 546-9999. fishing. Tribal fishing permit required. Services also 56 mi., 85 min. insect hatches and challenging fly fishing. Several Crescent Lake, 100 min. – Large, pristine lake popular 17) East Lake Boating Site: Camping nearby. 25) Crooked River Day Use Area, Cove Palisades available at Pelton Park Store and Marina Rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, other access points at various pullouts and campgrounds. for fishing and other water sports. State Park: Camping nearby. (541) 475-0516. black crappie, brown bullhead Special gear restrictions apply – be sure to check 18) Hot Springs Boating Site: Camping nearby. Large desert reservoir popular for boating, camping current regulations. and water skiing. Good bank fishing at state park. Getting off the beaten track Common Fish If you prefer getting away from the crowds, there are several nearby hike-in lakes that offer calm, quiet and good fishing. 50 places The following all are just a short hike away: to go fishing within – short .5 mile hike in; brook trout up to 15-inches. Rainbow trout Redband trout Brook trout Blow Lake – good hike-n-fish opportunity for kids; 90 minutes swimming in July and Aug. of Bend Doris Lake – great day trip; 2.7 mile hike to Not enough time to go fishing? Think again – if you live in the Bend, Redmond, Prineville, picturesque lake. Sisters or LaPine areas there are a number of great fishing spots just a short drive away. Make sure you Deer Lake – good early season fishing for brook and read the Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations, and why not grab a friend or family member to go with you? Brown trout Atlantic salmon cutthroat trout. Kokanee The times and distances listed are from Drake Park in Bend. Lucky Lake – abundant brook trout; moderate 1-2) , Sunriver – 6) East Davis Campground 1.3 mile hike. 39 mi., 70 min. Rosary Lakes – series of three hike-in lakes; lowest is Redband rainbow trout, hatchery rainbow trout, brook a 2.5 mile hike; all are easily fished with a spinning rod. trout, largemouth bass, kokanee 7) Sparks Lake, Bend – 25 mi., 36 min. Spectacular views and excellent boat fishing for Cutthroat trout, brook trout Square Lake – popular hike lake-in near Santiam Pass; Largemouth Bass Smallmouth Bass Bullhead trout and bass. Opportunity to catch large rainbow good catches of brook trout; 2 mile hike. A large, shallow lake offering good fishing and and brook trout. Limited bank access. Boat rentals and stunning scenery. Great for a canoe or other small boat. Little Three Creeks Lake – short hike from other services available at Crane Prairie Resort Fly fishing only. Three Creeks Lake; naturally reproducing brook trout. (541) 383-3939. Day use area Yoran Lake – challenging 5.3 mile hike from 1) Crane Prairie Campground Odell Lake. More fishing resources available on the What you need ODFW website: • A fishing license if you are older 8) Devil’s Lake, Bend – 2) Rock Creek Campground: some 28 mi. 42 min. l Trout stocking schedules than 13 If you go, remember: bank fishing available. Rainbow trout, brook trout l Fishing tips and techniques • A fishing rod, tackle, lures l Go prepared for a day on the trail and follow all the usual A pretty little lake that’s great for l Weekly Recreation Report • A copy of the Oregon Sport precautions when going for a hike. families. Lots of bank access. Fishing Regulations l Contact the land manager (usually BLM or Forest Service) 3-4) Wickiup Reservoir, Day use area: Hike-in tent • Licenses and regulations are before you go to check on trail conditions. LaPine – 43 mi., 70 min. camping only. l Unless otherwise specified in the Oregon Sport Fishing available at license agents and Kokanee, brown trout, rainbow Regulations, all stream fishing is with flies and online. Contact us: trout, largemouth bass artificial lures. 9) Cultus Lake, Big, Directions and times are approximate. See Challenging fishing for abundant l If you choose to fly-fish, consider carrying in a float tube or Oregon Department the ODFW Web site and interactive map for kokanee and for brown trout up to Sunriver – 47 mi., 80 min. use a spinning outfit with a casting bobber and fly. of Fish and Wildlife more details on rivers, lakes and reservoirs 20-inches. Best fished from a boat. Rainbow trout, lake trout l Check road conditions before you go. Some higher Bend Office throughout the state. Trophy largemouth bass. A large lake popular for fishing, elevation lakes may not be ice-free and accessible 61374 Parrell Road 3) Reservoir Campground boating and swimming. Several until July. Bend, OR 97702 campgrounds nearby. Boat rentals and other services available at Cultus Lake Resort (541) 408-1560. 541-388-6363 4) Wickiup Butte: access to some bank fishing near Day use area Prineville Office the dam. Camping nearby. Key: 2042 SE Paulina Hwy Boat launch or ramp Campground Prineville, OR 97754 10) Cultus Lake, little, Sunriver – 49 mi., 85 min. 5-6) Davis Lake, Crescent – 55 mi., 90 min. 541-447-5111 Rainbow trout, brook trout Picnic area NW Forest Pass required Rainbow trout, largemouth bass Fishing for naturally reproducing rainbow and brook www.dfw.state.or.us A very productive lake with good populations of trout Restrooms or toilet Day use, parking or other fee trout. Good bank access. Primitive camping only. and bass. Fly fishing only for both trout and bass. 5) Lava Flow Campground: unimproved boat launch.

Oreg on Department of Fish and Wildlife Oreg on Department of Fish and Wildlife Getting off the beaten track Common Fish If you prefer getting away from the crowds, there are several nearby hike-in lakes that offer calm, quiet and good fishing. 50 places The following all are just a short hike away: to go fishing within Todd Lake – short .5 mile hike in; brook trout up to 15-inches. Rainbow trout Redband trout Brook trout Blow Lake – good hike-n-fish opportunity for kids; 90 minutes swimming in July and Aug. of Bend Doris Lake – great day trip; 2.7 mile hike to Not enough time to go fishing? Think again – if you live in the Bend, Redmond, Prineville, picturesque lake. Sisters or LaPine areas there are a number of great fishing spots just a short drive away. Make sure you Deer Lake – good early season fishing for brook and read the Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations, and why not grab a friend or family member to go with you? Brown trout Atlantic salmon cutthroat trout. Kokanee The times and distances listed are from Drake Park in Bend. Lucky Lake – abundant brook trout; moderate 1-2) Crane Prairie Reservoir, Sunriver – 6) East Davis Campground 1.3 mile hike. 39 mi., 70 min. Rosary Lakes – series of three hike-in lakes; lowest is Redband rainbow trout, hatchery rainbow trout, brook a 2.5 mile hike; all are easily fished with a spinning rod. trout, largemouth bass, kokanee 7) Sparks Lake, Bend – 25 mi., 36 min. Spectacular views and excellent boat fishing for Cutthroat trout, brook trout Square Lake – popular hike lake-in near Santiam Pass; Largemouth Bass Smallmouth Bass Bullhead trout and bass. Opportunity to catch large rainbow good catches of brook trout; 2 mile hike. A large, shallow lake offering good fishing and and brook trout. Limited bank access. Boat rentals and stunning scenery. Great for a canoe or other small boat. Little Three Creeks Lake – short hike from other services available at Crane Prairie Resort Fly fishing only. Three Creeks Lake; naturally reproducing brook trout. (541) 383-3939. Day use area Yoran Lake – challenging 5.3 mile hike from 1) Crane Prairie Campground Odell Lake. More fishing resources available on the What you need ODFW website: • A fishing license if you are older 8) Devil’s Lake, Bend – 2) Rock Creek Campground: some 28 mi. 42 min. l Trout stocking schedules than 13 If you go, remember: bank fishing available. Rainbow trout, brook trout l Fishing tips and techniques • A fishing rod, tackle, lures l Go prepared for a day on the trail and follow all the usual A pretty little lake that’s great for l Weekly Recreation Report • A copy of the Oregon Sport precautions when going for a hike. families. Lots of bank access. Fishing Regulations l Contact the land manager (usually BLM or Forest Service) 3-4) Wickiup Reservoir, Day use area: Hike-in tent • Licenses and regulations are before you go to check on trail conditions. LaPine – 43 mi., 70 min. camping only. l Unless otherwise specified in the Oregon Sport Fishing available at license agents and Kokanee, brown trout, rainbow Regulations, all stream fishing is with flies and online. Contact us: trout, largemouth bass artificial lures. 9) Cultus Lake, Big, Directions and times are approximate. See Challenging fishing for abundant l If you choose to fly-fish, consider carrying in a float tube or Oregon Department the ODFW Web site and interactive map for kokanee and for brown trout up to Sunriver – 47 mi., 80 min. use a spinning outfit with a casting bobber and fly. of Fish and Wildlife more details on rivers, lakes and reservoirs 20-inches. Best fished from a boat. Rainbow trout, lake trout l Check road conditions before you go. Some higher Bend Office throughout the state. Trophy largemouth bass. A large lake popular for fishing, elevation lakes may not be ice-free and accessible 61374 Parrell Road 3) Reservoir Campground boating and swimming. Several until July. Bend, OR 97702 campgrounds nearby. Boat rentals and other services available at Cultus Lake Resort (541) 408-1560. 541-388-6363 4) Wickiup Butte: access to some bank fishing near Day use area Prineville Office the dam. Camping nearby. Key: 2042 SE Paulina Hwy Boat launch or ramp Campground Prineville, OR 97754 10) Cultus Lake, little, Sunriver – 49 mi., 85 min. 5-6) Davis Lake, Crescent – 55 mi., 90 min. 541-447-5111 Rainbow trout, brook trout Picnic area NW Forest Pass required Rainbow trout, largemouth bass Fishing for naturally reproducing rainbow and brook www.dfw.state.or.us A very productive lake with good populations of trout Restrooms or toilet Day use, parking or other fee trout. Good bank access. Primitive camping only. and bass. Fly fishing only for both trout and bass. 5) Lava Flow Campground: unimproved boat launch.

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