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WORLD’S BEST STREAMING SERVICES Long before Bend became famous as a self-propelled sports enthusiasts’ destination, it was known for its fishing.
Besides year-round fishing for trout and steel- Except where otherwise noted, Bend area streams, rivhead, Bend boasts nationally-renowned rivers, streams, ers, and lakes are open to bait and spin fishing generally and lakes providing anglers with a mind-boggling abun- for rainbow, brook, and brown trout. Bass fishing, while dance of world-class fishing. limited mostly to ponds, is popular on Crane Prairie and Wickiup Reservoirs, and on Davis Lake. Rated by Fly Fisherman Magazine as one of the top 10 fly fishing towns in the U.S., Bend is truly a fly fishing Whether you feel like taking your fishing to the next level paradise. Cast your line over the fast-flowing Tumalo or just want to take the hassle out of scouting for the best Creek below Tumalo Falls, the gin-clear Fall River south spots, you can book a fishing tour with several local outof town, or stretches of the Deschutes River right in town. fitters. Choose from half-day outings or multi-day fishing adventures, and get access to all the best gear and tips. There is no one “best season” for stream and river fishing, as sections of the Deschutes are open to fly anglers throughout And if you’re looking for a simple way to introduce the the winter. In early summer, there’s a significant salmon fly kids to fishing, the Bend Park and Recreation District hatch and, come fall, many big browns begin their migration offers two kid-friendly fishing ponds in Bend. The ponds from the Deschutes into smaller feeder streams. are stocked by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and allow a limit of two fish per day with an eight inch When it comes to lake fishing, the Cascade Lakes re- minimum. Shevlin Park Pond features rainbow trout and gion is noted for its good-sized rainbows, especially in is open to youth 17 years and under. At Pine Nursery Park, Crane Prairie Reservoir. For the ultimate challenge, try the pond is open to all ages and stocked with rainbow Hosmer Lake, home to large brookies and landlocked trout, blue gills, and bass. Atlantic salmon. Brush up on your skills at the 12-hole casting course in the Old Mill District. It’s the first permanent casting course in the country, and you can grab a brochure at the Ticket Mill.
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