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
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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 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. OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE OREGON 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) 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.