Lava Lakes, Oregon Joint Fishout with SOFF June 23-26, 2016
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Lava Lakes, Oregon Joint fishout with SOFF June 23-26, 2016 Fishout Location: Lava Lakes, Oregon Accommodations: Big and Little Lava Cost: DIY – pay own costs Lake Campgrounds Fishmaster(s): Lee Dorius Phone: (408) 310-9237 Email: [email protected] Lake/Stream/River: Lakes/River Seminar planned: No Max. # Attendees: ~12-18 Directions: http://tinyurl.com/Lava-Lakes Website(s): http://www.soff.org/ Meals provided: Saturday potluck dinner will be with SOFF club at their campsite, they provide main course and we provide side dishes and dessert. Fish: Trout Fishing strategy: Stillwater with nymphs, emergers, dry flies, streamers Suggested Rod Wt(s) 4, 5 or 6 Equipment: Line Floating, intermediate, sinking Leader 10 ft., # 4,5,6X Tippet 2ft., #4,5,6X depending fishing technique Other Float tube, pram, pontoon boat, kayak, or canoe Suggested Patterns/ Flies: Sizes/etc. See additional pages from SOFF Other Gear suggestions: Waders, wading boots, walkie-talkie, life vest or inflatable vest, rain jacket Camping gear: tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, etc. and personal articles with warm clothes in morning and light clothes for afternoons. Details/ Comments / Updates / Attendee list (For car pools) SJFC members are invited to join the Southern Oregon Fly Fishers at their annual fishout to Lava Lakes area in central Oregon near Bend, Oregon. This is an opportunity to learn about fly fishing Oregon lakes with experienced Oregon fly fishers. There will be 3 joint meetings with SOFF members, Friday and Saturday morning 7:30-8am for coffee and information, and Saturday evening at 6pm for dinner. Meeting site will be confirmed later, but will be at either Lava Lakes RV or Big Lava Lake campground nearby. This fishout is DIY for camping and meals except for the joint club potluck dinner Saturday night. See additional pages for details from SOFF and Oregon license fees. Oregon Sport Fishing • Where to Buy Sports Licenses and Tags • Sportfishing Regulations • Fishing Resources • Marine Resources Angling License Fees Resident Nonresident Angling License $33.00 $106.25 Angling License with Columbia River Basin Endorsement $42.75 $116.00 Juvenile Angling License (age 14-17) $9.00 $20.25 Juvenile Angling License with Columbia River Basin Endorsement $18.75 $30.00 Senior Citizen Angling License (70 and older, Oregon resident for 5 years) $15.00 --- Senior Citizen Angling License with Columbia River Basin Endorsement $24.75 --- Columbia River Basin Endorsement $11.75 $11.75 Two Rod Angling License $17.00 $17.00 Combined Angling Harvest Tag $26.50 $26.50 Juvenile Angling Harvest Tag (17 and under) $8.50 $8.50 Hatchery Harvest Tag *** $16.50 $16.50 1 Day Angling License **** $16.75 $16.75 1 Day Angling License with Columbia River Basin Endorsement $17.75 $17.75 2 Day Angling License **** $31.50 $31.50 2 Day Angling License with Columbia River Basin Endorsement $33.50 $33.50 3 Day Angling License **** $46.25 $46.25 3 Day Angling License with Columbia River Basin Endorsement $49.25 $49.25 4 Day Angling License **** $58.00 $58.00 4 Day Angling License with Columbia River Basin Endorsement $62.00 $62.00 7 Day Angling License **** --- $59.75 7 Day Angling License with Columbia River Basin Endorsement --- $66.75 *** Must have Angling License and Combined Angling Harvest Tag to purchase Hatchery Tag 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. 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) 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.