I took the day off the lakes today, concerned for the fish in the heat. So let’s start talking about the major heat wave hitting the the region now, and what’s safe for fishing and what we ought to leave alone until we see a cool down. I’m quite concerned for the fish in Crane … Continue reading Fishing update 6/25/2021
Cascade Lakes
Jeff’s Fishing Update 9/21/2020
I was hopeful to write this update over the weekend with the news that the Metolius was opening below Bridge 99. But so far, that announcement by the USFS has not happened. The Level 1 and Level 2 evacuation notices are now lifted for the Metolius corridor and that is excellent news. But the closures … Continue reading Jeff’s Fishing Update 9/21/2020
May 1st (2020) Fishing Report
First off, good news for all of our non-resident friends, beginning May 5th you are allowed to fish in Oregon again. I am going to summarize all the waters in this one report, making it easy to read and get info quickly. Overall the fishing in Central Oregon is good. Lakes and Rivers. So here … Continue reading May 1st (2020) Fishing Report
General State of the Union Fishing (or Not) report 4/2/20
I wanted to write this yesterday, but figured on April Fools Day it might be perceived as a joke. It is no Joke. If you are worried about going out and getting a ticket while fishing, or cant figure out access, YOU are absolutely a person who should be sheltering in place at your home. … Continue reading General State of the Union Fishing (or Not) report 4/2/20
Lakes fishing report 9/14/19
I guided Crane 5 of the last 8 days and it's overall been good, mostly on Leeches. This week they had days of liking Black, Maroon, Brown and Olive. Some days it was with a Red Bead, some days an Orange Bead and other times a subdued Gunmetal Bead. Fish are eating a lot water … Continue reading Lakes fishing report 9/14/19
Lakes (Hosmer, East and Crane) 8/24/19
Lake fishing the Cascade and Newbury Crater area is good. Here is what we saw this week: Hosmer was outstanding with Damsel activity both nymphs and adults. There is also a fairly strong callibaetis hatch and some mixed caddis action. Fish are likely to be on Balanced Damsels, Red or Tan Chironomids, Zebra Midges, Water … Continue reading Lakes (Hosmer, East and Crane) 8/24/19
Cascade Lakes Report 7/30/19
We are spending a lot of time on several of the lakes. Last week Steve & I hit East and Crane Prairie on multiple days and Troy was on Hosmer and generally we found good to very good fishing on all days. So here is a run down on what we are seeing: Crane Prairie- … Continue reading Cascade Lakes Report 7/30/19
Crane & Hosmer report 7/13/19
I had another super week guiding at Crane on the resort/Deschutes Channel side. I heard from some friends and customers that Quinn area was also good. Balanced Leeches were best for us. Definitely getting fish on Chironomids too. I'd call the fishing at CP quite good. Steve had a fun trip to Hosmer with guests … Continue reading Crane & Hosmer report 7/13/19
East Lake fishing report 7/13/19
the last couple of days were tough fishing. We were getting fish on Callibaetis nymphs wind drifted and anchored up on an indicator. Also getting some fish on Chironomids and it's been cool to see as the water has warmed up to the 60's the action is going deeper (15 to 18' at the moment). … Continue reading East Lake fishing report 7/13/19
Crane Prairie fishing report 6/28/19
I was lucky to do 2 guide trips at CP this week and the fishing was outstanding both days on Chironomids and Balanced Leeches under an indicator. Wow. Can't wait to go back.