Deschutes River Fly Fishing

Bend Oregon is home to several species of trout. Rainbow Trout, German Brown trout, lake trout, brook to brook trout and are the main species caught within a short drive from Bend.

Almost all lakes and streams in central Oregon contain Rainbow Trout. The Deschutes River is world famous for trout fishing. It begins in the Cascade mountains of the Southwest Bend. It is the source of water for Crane Prairie Reservoir and Reservoir WICKIUP. It crosses the middle of Bend and empties into the mighty Columbia River.

Crane Prairie Reservoir is known for its large trout ( "Cranebows"). It is about one hours drive from Bend. It was flooded in 1928 with most of the wood left on foot. It is a relatively shallow lake with the deepest sections approximately 15-20 feet deep near the channels in the spring. The water level drops steadily all summer during the irrigation season.

The Cranebows spawn in the upper Deschutes in early spring, then return to the reservoir and are scattered around the shallower water. As the water warms in early summer fish congregating around the channels start. Twenty to thirty inches Rainbows are frequent.

All methods of work of Fishing Lake on strong fighting fish. Fly fishing is very popular once the fish move in channels. Trolling flies, spoons or spinners is a popular method at the beginning of the season. Early summer brings on the growth of weeds, which makes it difficult to troll without a gun you lure.

There are numerous campgrounds and one resort on Crane Prairie. The station provides rental boats, licenses and everything you might need for trout fishing. The owners are always helpful to new fishermen Pointing to where the fish are biting best. It is difficult to fish here without a boat.

The Deschutes flows out of Crane Prairie and a few short in miles WICKIUP Reservoir. WICKIUP a large Rainbow and German brown trout as well as a large population of Kokanee Salmon. Kokanee and Browns are the fish primary target.

Early spring brings out the die hard Brown Trout fishing. They are concentrated near the dam and generally troll Rapalas or similar minnow type lures. Ten pounds of fish are common in early spring. Since brown trout are nocturnal, you will find the serious fisherman on the water First light. WICKIUP is best fished by boat but some large browns are caught along the shore of the dam in the spring.

During summer the Kokanee start to flow along the river channel. Jigging, bait fishing or trolling are the methods preferred to catch the Kokanee WICKIUP. "Kokanee spawn in the fall with the Browns monitoring the Deschutes channel.
Early morning and late evening is the best time to target big Browns.

WICKIUP one ramp has improved, which is located at Gull Point. There is not a boat dock, but if it makes it too difficult for launching and boarding your boat. There are some campgrounds and improved many places unimproved camp.

The Deschutes River continues downstream of the dam and crosses WICKIUP Bend. This section contains some smaller Rainbows and some fine German middle Browns. It crosses the Deschutes National Forest. There is a drift well dam up the Pringle Falls area.

Pringle Falls is dangerous and can be derivative. Watch for signs and be ready to take over the falls. This is a nice drift. The river Pringle Falls to Bend several different waterfalls that can be derived. Check the many books available that address this section of the river in the detail.

The stretch of river that runs through Bend does not produce many fish as it is not filled with fish farming and receives fishing pressure important.

The Deschutes flows from Bend into Lake Billy Chinook is located between Redmond and Madras. Lake Billy Chinook is actually a reservoir that is supported by Round Butte Dam. "Round Butte" reservoir is filled by the Deschutes River, Crooked River and Metolius River.

Lake Billy Chinook is known for its indigenous bull trout. Bull Trout are close to extinction in many parts of Oregon, but not in Lake Billy Chinook. State registration of Bull Trout was caught here in 1989. He weighed 23 pounds and 2 ounces. Ten to fifteen pounds of fish are still common with several to be taken each year.

The best time to take a large Bull Trout is in March and April. The Metolius arm of the reservoir residents of the reserve Warm Springs Indian and has been closed since late October to 1 March each year. Earlier this season, the biggest trout in the shallow waters ahead (10-20 feet) to feed on the abundant Kokanee salmon.

If you find the Kokanee you will find the bull trout. A boat is necessary for catch these fish. They are made by casting the shoreline with silver minnow plugs, trolling plugs, fly fishing with a telephone line sink or jigging the deeper water where fish have not moved up in the shallows yet.

If you are interested to continue the brook to check the website of the author for more information, links and images.

The trout fishing in this article are all within a one hours drive from Bend. There are many other lakes, reservoirs and streams within an hour of Bend that are not mentioned in this article.

Bend Oregon is a great place to live if you love the outdoors. There are many good spots for trout fishing nearby. The lower Deschutes below Bend is world famous for its Salmon Fly hatch, but that is the subject of another article.

Jim Johnson CRS is a real estate expert who has lived in Bend Oregon since 1981. Call 541-389-4511 or see his web site http://www.BendOregonRealEstateExpert.com or Search the [http://bendoregonrealestateexpert.centraloregonrealtors.com//]

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