| Fishing In National Forests |
| | Deschutes National Forest | | The Deschutes National Forest encompasses more than 1.6 million acres extending 100 miles along the east side of the Cascade Mountains. The forest is a scenic backdrop of volcanic mountains and alpine forests, dense evergreen forests, mountain lakes, caves, desert areas, and alpine meadows. The Forest attracts more than 8 million people every year who come to camp, fish, hike, hunt, ski, and enjoy a multitude of outdoor activities. | |
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| Fishing In National Monuments |
| | Newberry National Volcanic Monument | | Visitors (including teachers, geologists, and students) come from all over the world to view Newberry Volcano's remarkable and easily accessible volcanic features, shaped by eruptions spanning the past half-million years. Within the Newberry National Volcanic Monument, one finds some of the most unique attractions in the nation. Cinder cones, pumice cones, lava flows, including obsidian flows, Lava Cast Forest, caves, lakes, streams, and waterfalls all attract visitors to this marvelous area. | |
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| Lakes & Reservoirs |
| | Crane Prairie Campground | | This campground provides 140 campsites and has a maximum spur of 30 feet. All of the campsites are developed, and have drinking water. The area is also available for day use if visitors do not wish to stay the night. It is located on the shore of Crane Prairie Reservoir. | |
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| | Crane Prairie Reservoir | | This reservoir is in a wooded area and has Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Kokanee Salmon, Largemouth Bass, and Black Crappie in it. | |
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| | Crane Prairie Reservoir | | There are 24 miles of shoreline. Visitors have named the reservoir one of the best rainbow trout lakes in the state. Available species include rainbow trout, brook trout, kokanee salmon, largemouth bass, and whitefish. Fishing season runs from late April through October. This reservoir is heavily used by migrating waterfowl. Water skiing, jet skiing, and swimming are popular recreational activities as well. | |
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| | Crescent Lake | | The lake is a large natural body of water formed in a glacial deposit high on the eastern slopes of the Cascade Range. This 4,000-acre lake offers angling opportunities for kokanee salmon, rainbow trout, brown trout, and mountain whitefish. Fishing season runs from late April through October. | |
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| | Crescent Lake Campground | | Abundant wildlife includes bald eagles. The campground is busy holidays. Firewood is available on site. Hiking and horse trails lead to Diamond Peak Wilderness. A boat ramp is available. The campground provides 47 campsites and has a maximum spur of 50 feet. | |
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| | Cultus Lake | | This lake is in a wooded area and has Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, and Mountain Whitefish. | |
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| | Davis Lake | | This lake is in a wooded area, and has Rainbow Trout and Largemouth Bass in it. | |
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| | Devils Lake | | This lake is in a wooded area, and has Rainbow and Brook Trout in it. Boats with motors are not allowed. | |
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| | Devils Lake Campground | | There horse route through Katsuk Pond Trail to Quinn Meadow Horse Camp. The campground sits at 5450 feet. There are 9 campsites provided. All of these campsites are developed. Fishing from Devils Lake Trail, hiking, canoeing, horse/hiker access point to Three Sisters Wilderness via Elk-Devils Trail or Wickiup Plains Trail are popular activities | |
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| | East Lake | | This lake is in a wooded area and has Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Atlantic Salmon, and Kokanee Salmon in it. | |
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| | East Lake Campground | | Please be Bear Safe and be aware of and follow all food storage regulations. The campground provides 29 campsites and has a maximum spur of 26 feet. All of the campsites are fool-hookup. Boat fishing is good on East Lake and Paulina Lake for trout and kokanee. | |
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| | Elk Lake | | This lake is in a wooded area, and has Kokanee Salmon and Brook Trout in it. | |
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| | Hosmer Lake | | This lake is in a wooded area, and has Atlantic Salmon and Brook Trout in it. | |
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| | Jasper Point (Prineville Reservoir) | | Mountain waters flow out of the Ochoco Mountain Range, joining together to form the Crooked River. This river, confined by its canyon and the Bowman Dam, forms Prineville Reservoir. Bass, catfish, and crappie are more suited towards warmer water temperatures; May through October. The upper reaches of the reservoir above Jasper Point and the Bear Creek tributary downstream from Prineville Reservoir State Park are known to produce fine fish. | |
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| | Lava Lake | | This lake is in a wooded area and has Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Mountain Whitefish, and Tui Chub. | |
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| | Link Creek Campground | | Deer, birds and squirrels are common to the area. Campers may gather firewood. Link Creek Campground is set at an elevation of 3450 feet. There are 33 campsites provided and a maximum spur of 50 feet. All of the campsites provided are developed. | |
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| | Little Lava Lake | | This lake is in a wooded area and is the source of the Deschutes River. Fish in the lake include Tui Chub, Mountain Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, and Brook Trout. | |
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| | North Davis Creek Campground | | Campers may gather firewood locally. Wildlife in this area includes black bears, mountain lions, coyotes, deer and elk. North Davis Creek Campground sits at an elevation of 4350 feet. There 17 campsites provided and a maximum spur of 26 feet. All of the campsites are developed. | |
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| | Odell Creek Campground | | The wind makes the lake a prime candidate for sailing and windsurfing in addition to its main attraction as a great lake to fish. The campground provides 21 campsites and has a maximum spur of 30 feet. All of the campsites are developed. Horse and hiking trails lead to Diamond Peak Wilderness. | |
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| | Paulina Lake | | This lake is in a wooded area and has Kokanee Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Tui Chub, and Blue Chub in it. | |
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| | Paulina Lake Campground | | Horse, bike and hike trails are nearby. Paulina Lake Campground is frequented by deer and bears. There are 69 campsites and a maximum spur of 30 feet. All of the campgrounds are developed. The campground is located among pine and fir on Paulina Lake where trout and kokanee may be fished. | |
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| | Perry South Campground | | Wildlife in this area includes black bears, mountain lions, coyotes, deer and elk. Perry South is busy during the weekends and holidays. Drinking water is not available. The campground has 63 campsites and a maximum spur of 50 feet. All of the campsites are primitive. | |
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| | Quinn River Campground | | Wildlife in this area includes black bears, mountain lions, coyotes, deer, and elk. Quinn River Campground may be busy during the weekends and holidays. Hiking trails surround the area. There are 41campsites and a maximum spur of 30 feet. All of the campsites are developed. | |
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| | South Campground | | Campers may gather firewood locally. Summer days are hot. This campground may be frequented by black bears. There are 23 campsites and a maximum spur of 26 feet. All of the campgrounds are primitive. | |
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| | Sparks Lake | | This lake is in a wooded area, and has Brook Trout and Cutthroat Trout in it. Sparks Lake covers 400 acres and has a maximum depth of 10 feet. Fascinating lava formations surround the lake. At several points along the shore, the lake's water disappears into the edges of the lava, producing exotic noises as the water drains out. Sparks Lake is open to fly angling only. | |
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| | Suttle Lake | | This lake is in a wooded area and has Kokanee Salmon, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Mountain Whitefish. | |
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| | Three Creek Lake | | This lake is in a wooded area, and has Rainbow and Brook Trout in it. Motorized boats are prohibited on the lake. | |
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| | Todd Lake | | Todd Lake was formerly called Lost Lake due to the difficulty in finding it. Citizens of Bend asked to have the name changed because of confusion with other Lost Lakes. Stocked brook trout are the only game here, but the angling can be invigorating. | |
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| | Wickiup Butte Campground | | Wildlife in this area includes black bears, mountain lions, coyotes, deer, and elk. The campground sits at an elevation of 4350 feet. There are 8 campsites provided and the campground has a maximum spur of 26 feet. All of the campgrounds here are primitive. | |
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| | Wickiup Reservoir | | Wickiup Reservoir covers an area on the Deschutes River which was known as the Wickiup's. Wickiup has a reputation for good numbers of brown trout, kokanee and coho salmon and decent populations of rainbow trout, brook trout, whitefish, and the unwanted chub. | |
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| | Wickiup Reservoir | | Recreation on this 11,200-acre reservoir is located in the Cascade Mountains about 40 miles southwest of Bend. Fish species include kokanee, coho salmon, rainbow trout, mountain whitefish, and trophy-size brown trout. Fishing season runs from late April through October. The reservoir hosts the largest inland concentration of migrant Common Loon in the state. Reports in some years have exceeded 400 birds. There are five boat ramps on the reservoir, three of them located on the lower Deschutes arm of the reservoir. | |
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| | Wyeth Campground | | The most common catch is stocked rainbow trout. Guests may also canoe in the reservoir. There is no drinking water provided at Wyeth Campground. There are 3 campsites provided and a maximum spur of 26 feet. All of the campsites are primitive. | |
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| Rivers & Streams |
| | Allingham Campground | | Wildlife in this area includes black bears, coyotes, deer, and elk. Hike nearby Head of Jack Creek nature trail. The campground is busy and fills up quickly during weekends and holidays. This campground provides 10 campsites and has a maximum spur of 50 feet. These campgrounds are developed and provided drinking water. | |
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| | Big River Campground | | Wildlife in this area includes mountain lions, black bears, coyotes, deer, and elk. There are 11 campsites and a maximum spur of 26 feet. All of the campsites here are primitive. Supplies are available at Thousand Trails, 5 miles east of Sun River, 10 miles. | |
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| | Camp Sherman Campground | | Wildlife includes black bears, mountain lions, coyotes, deer and elk. This campground offers a picnic shelter. Guests can get supplies 12 miles away at Camp Sherman. There is drinking water. There are 12 campsites provided and a maximum spur of 50 feet. | |
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| | Candle Creek Campground | | There are excellent fly-fishing opportunities in the river but please check fishing regulations. Wildlife in this area includes black bears, mountain lions, coyotes, deer and elk. The campground provides 4 campsites and has a maximum spur of 20 feet. The campsites are primitive. | |
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| | Canyon Creek Campground | | Wildlife includes black bears, mountain lions, coyotes, deer and elk. This campground is busy during the weekends and holidays. Canyon Creek provides 7 campsites and has a maximum spur of 20 feet. The campsites are primitive. | |
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| | Contorta Point Campground | | Wildlife includes bald eagles. The campground is busy during the weekends and holidays. Guests may gather firewood locally. Multi-use trails offer recreation on the area. There is no drinking water. The campground provides 15 campsites and has a maximum spur length of 60 feet. All of the campsites are primitive. | |
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| | Crescent Creek Campground | | Good whitefish and trout fishing are available in Crescent Creek but be sure to check fishing regulations. Guests may gather firewood locally. Crescent Creek Campground provides 10 campsites and has a maximum spur of 50 feet. All of the campsites are developed. | |
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| | Deschutes River | | The Deschutes River features ruggedly beautiful scenery, outstanding whitewater boating, and a renowned sport fishery for steelhead, brown trout, and native rainbow trout. | |
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| | Indian Ford Campground | | A hiking trail runs along the campground and leads to area lakes and surrounding campgrounds. Indian Ford is set at an elevation of 3250 feet. There are 25 campsites provided and a maximum spur of 50 feet is enforced. All of the camp areas are developed. Excellent fly-fishing opportunities are available in the area but please check fishing regulations. | |
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| | Monty Campground | | Monty campground provides 20 campsites and has a maximum spur of 20 feet. All of the campsites are primitive. There are excellent fly-fishing opportunities in the river but please check fishing regulations. Wildlife in this area includes black bears, mountain lions, coyotes, deer and elk. | |
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| | Newberry Group Campground | | Campground may be frequented by bears. Guests are urged to put all food in a tight container. The campground provides 3 campsites and has a maximum spur of 26 feet. All of the campsites are developed. Visitors are able to participate in recreation such as fishing, hiking, swimming, bird watching, bicycling, sightseeing, and are provided with access to Paulina Lakeshore Trail. | |
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| | Princess Creek Campground | | Lakeshore trails are on site. A Boat ramp is provided as well. There are 46 campsites and a maximum spur of 50 feet. All of the campsites are developed. There is good fishing in adjacent Odell Lake. Supplies are available 7 miles away at Crescent Lake Junction. | |
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| | Smiling River Campground | | There are excellent fishing opportunities in the river but please check fishing regulations. Wildlife in this area includes black bears, mountain lions, coyotes, deer and elk. Smiling River sits at an elevation of 3200 feet. There are 38 campsites and a maximum spur of 50 feet. All of the campsites in the area are primitive. | |
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