Fishin' Gone Wild

SCENERY SO SPECTACULAR YOU MIGHT FORGET YOU CAME TO FISH.

Whether you like y- shing or bait casting, Central Oregon is an angler’s paradise. Come see why our nationally renowned rivers, streams and lakes provide shing enthusiasts unlimited opportunities. e Deschutes River is easily one of the most recognizable shing destinations in the West, but locals know there are a number of outstanding shing spots. e Crooked and Metolius rivers all boast phenomenal shing, as well as the Prineville Reservoir and Lake Billy Chinook (where the Deschutes, Metolius and Crooked rivers converge).

LAKE BILLY CHINOOK

Best known for its trophy catch-and-release bull trout, some of which weigh in at more than 20 pounds, Lake Billy Chinook is open year round. Angling is restricted to arti cial ies and lures only.

Lake Billy Chinook is about a half hour drive from Redmond. To get there, head north on Hwy. 97, to Culver and follow the Cove Palisades State Park signs for approximately 8 miles to the lake.

DESCHUTES RIVER

e Deschutes River is known for its y- shing with at least 10 di erent stretches along this 252-mile-long river. It is also home to enormous populations of Rainbow and Brown Trout. Whether you are after the elusive Steelhead, or the native Redband Trout, the beauty of the river will enrich your experience as it ows north toward the Columbia River. e best sh populations are upstream from Bend, south to Benham Falls and downstream to Steelhead Falls (west of Redmond). e lower 100 miles of the Deschutes River (the Lower Deschutes is actually the north portion of the river) is famous for blue-ribbon trout and Steelhead.

Special regulations are in e ect along various stretches of the Deschutes River. All shing is done while wading, and shing from a boat is not allowed. Visit the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife website (www.dfw.state.or.us/ sh/) and consult the local y shops for shing regulations, permits, and details.

CROOKED RIVER

Experience rugged, dramatic canyons, scenic tracts and wildlife as you sh along the Crooked River, which o ers dry y and nymph shing for hard ghting Rainbow Trout. e river is open year round for y- shing, with numerous easy-access spots from which to cast your line, set up camp or spend the day. Catch Redband Trout and mountain white sh along a stretch of the Crooked River east of Redmond and south of Prineville. Take Hwy. 126 east to Prineville, and then take Hwy. 27 south along the Post-Paulina Highway.

PRINEVILLE RESERVOIR

Open all year, the 3,000-acre reservoir is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Bass, Brown Bullhead and Black Crappie. e best shing is from the shore, but it is also a popular site for ice shing. Much of the warm water angling for all species is in the shallower upper end as well as within several major coves around the reservoir. For trout, nd the cooler water during the early mornings.

To get to Prineville Reservoir, take Hwy. 126 east 30 miles through Prineville, then take SE SR380 to Juniper Canyon Rd. Continue south for 15 miles.

METOLIUS RIVER

e Metolius River, one of the nation’s largest spring-fed rivers, runs through the tiny community of Camp Sherman northwest of Sisters, and is legendary for its stunning beauty and some of the best year-round y- shing in the world. e Wizard Falls Fish Hatchery is a fun place to learn about sh and feed the ngerlings in the outdoor pools.

To get to the Metolius River from Redmond, take Hwy. 126 west to Sisters — about 20 miles. Turn right into and through Sisters on Hwy. 20 (west), follow for about 10 miles, and look for the signs leading you to Camp Sherman on the right.

CENTRAL OREGON NATIVES

HERE ARE SOME OF THE FISH NATIVE TO CENTRAL OREGON'S WATERS

BROOK TROUT

A long-lived species of char native to the East Coast, does very well in western streams and lakes. Prefers cold water. BROWN TROUT

Native to Europe, now broadly distributed in the west, these trout are known for their piscivorous, nocturnal habits and ability to grow to trophy size. BULL TROUT

A native inland char known for its trophy size. A state sensitive species in Oregon and on the federal threatened list. CHINOOK SALMON e largest of the native anadromous salmon species in Oregon.

KOKANEE SALMON

A landlocked variety of sockeye salmon native to Oregon. (Female) MACKINAW

(Lake Trout) A char of deep, cold lakes that can grow to trophy size and is excellent eating. RAINBOW TROUT STEELHEAD

Native and hatchery sea-run rainbow trout, sizes of adults vary according to rivers to which they are native.

HERE ARE SOME OF OUR FAVORITE PLACES IN EACH CENTRAL OREGON TOWN!

Redmond- Fireman’s Pond is a three-acre impoundment in a small park in an industrial area near the airport. e City of Redmond owns the pond and the water is used for irrigation so water levels may be low during drought years. e City of Redmond has opened the pond to kids 13 and younger, and to disabled anglers. What to sh for: Firemen’s Pond o ers the only warm water shing opportunities in the town of Redmond. e pond has naturally reproducing Bluegill, Bullhead, Crappie and Bass.

Bend- Bend Pine Nursery is in the middle of Bend Pine Nursery Park and contains bluegill, bass and stocked rainbow trout. It's a great place to take the kids - be sure to lookout for kids shing events held in the park each year! While you can y sh here, you'll nd that often times the paths and pets often make it di cult to cast, but don't let that stop you. If you've got a kid that's eager to sh and wants to learn to cast a y rod, it's a great spot - once they get bored a quick 2 minute walk gets you to the playground!

Maupin- Sherars falls Steelhead and Salmon run. You can sh the right hand side of the lower Deschutes from Warm Springs – Maupin year round. Steelhead shing is year round, but more productive from summer to fall.

Sisters- e Metolius y shing only section from the headwaters down to Bridge 99 is about 12 miles of great water. It can be broken down into 2 distinct sections; the upper river and middle river. e “lower” river begins at bridge 99 and is no longer regulated for Fly Fishing only. is section is still an excellent place to y sh and o ers a few miles of productive shing before turning very rough as it tumbles to the lake below.

Alfalfa- Reynold’s Pond is a small, 12-acre pond on BLM land. A 0.75 mile trail circles the pond making the entire shoreline available for bank shing. Motorized boats are not permitted. Canoes, kayaks and oat tubes are allowed but will have to be carried from the parking lot to the pond. ere is a ve sh daily limit on bass and no limit on Sun sh, Crappie and Bullhead. Reynolds Pond has naturally-reproducing Red-ear Sun sh, Largemouth Bass, Crappie and Brown Bullheads.

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