Water Ways: More than 100 lakes and 450 miles of pristine rivers and streams within an hour’s drive of Sunriver. Central Oregon’s Fish: Lake Trout, Bull Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Native Redband Trout, Kokanee, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Mountain Whitefish and Large and Smallmouth Bass. Locals’ Advice on Fishing Holes, Where and When to Fish: Rainbow Trout: Prevalent in most of the lakes and rivers with Crane Prairie, Wickiup and East Lake presenting trophy opportunities, Davis Lake is fly fishing only; North and South Twin Lakes are routinely stocked and are best in the spring and fall. The Fall River is great year-round, visit the hatchery if you get a chance. A little bit of a drive will get you to the Crooked River, where the fish are wild, and there are some great hatches. Brown Trout: Deschutes River, Wickiup, East Lake and Paulina Lake. Best fishing in the fall. Brook Trout: Available in many local waters. They grow quite large in Hosmer Lake, Crane Prairie and the Upper Deschutes River. Mountain White sh: Found throughout the region, a native to Central Oregon. Plentiful on the Crooked. Large and Smallmouth Bass: Prineville Reservoir, Crane Prairie and Davis Lake. Best in the summer and fall. Just the Fishing Facts Photo courtesy of Sunriver Anglers Club Recreation Fishing Ponds for Kids: Shevlin Park, Pine Nursery -all seasons; North and South Twin Lakes in the fall. Fishing Guides: A great way to learn the area. • Fly & Field Outfitters in the Sunriver Business Park • The Hook Fly Shop/Cascade Guides & Outfitters in The Village at Sunriver. Fishing Supplies: • Camp Abbot in the Sunriver Business Park. Good place to get fishing licenses and Northwest Forest Passes, which are required at many fishing locations. Purchase a license on-line atmyodfw.com and check ODFW stocking schedules and regulations as well. • Fly & Field Outfitters in the Sunriver Business Park • The Hook Fly Shop/Cascade Guides Photo by Phil Fischer 2024-25 | SunriverChamber.com 23
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