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East Lake

A proud angler displays a big brown trout caught in East Lake.Nestled in a caldera just south of Bend, East Lake is famous for it's record-setting brown and rainbow trout.
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9/28/2024 – The fishing has been slowly heating up on East Lake after a relatively mediocre season so far. Fish are being caught from boat and bank, using numerous flies and techniques. Dropping a leech below an indicator or stripping them on intermediate lines will find fish. If you plan to use more than one fly while indicator fishing, make sure you take note of the fly they are choosing in order to figure out the proper depth and food source. Smaller red/black/grayish chironomids (#14-16) should work, as well.

9/17/2024 – East Lake has been a fickle foe in recent weeks, with mixed reviews all around. While customers are consistently reporting seeing massive browns rising to the surface during the morning Callibaetis hatch, I haven’t heard of too many people actually catching them. To be one of the lucky few that actually hooks into these monster fish, make sure to bring Callibaetis Spinners and Cripples (#12-16).

During the main part of the day, leeches and chironomids several feet below indicators is a solid way to cover water. One may also find success in stripping leeches and damselflies (#8-16) on an intermediate line or midge tip (for the more shallow areas).
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About the Water

Nestled in the Newberry Caldera at 6400 feet, East Lake has a rich history of fly fishing and for good reason. Two species of rainbow trout, brown trout and kokanee all call this lake home. Consistent hatches of callibaetis and chironomids make this lake a great place to cast a dry fly during the summer. For those with dreams of catching a monster brown trout, this might just be the place for you!

Current Hatch Information

Dry Flies

Callibaetis

Subsurface Flies

Chironomids, Leech Patterns (Small Black, Olive, or Brown) #10-14, Small Black, Olive, or Brown Leech Patterns #10-14, Streamer-style fly patterns (2” to 4”) – imitating juvenile rainbow trout, whitefish, sculpin, Streamer-style fly patterns (3” to 5”) – imitating juvenile rainbow trout, whitefish, sculpin, Kokanee, Woolly Buggers

Recommended Gear

  • SINGLE HANDED ROD: 5-7 weight
  • FLY LINE: Floating, Intermediate, or Full Sink
  • LEADER/TIPPET: 9’ 3x-5x Nylon tapered leader
    • 1x-5x Fluorocarbon and Nylon tippet

Fishing License Regulations

All Oregon fishing licenses can be purchased online or by downloading the MyODFW app on your smart phone. An Oregon Angling License required for any and all fishing.

What To Fish For

Brown trout colored pencil drawing by Tye Krueger

Brown Trout

Rainbow Trout art by Tye Krueger

Rainbow Trout

Artwork by Tye Krueger
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Andy M.
Andy M.
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Great selection of what you need and nothing you don't. Contribute heavily to community events. Able to special order items as well. Great staff and a wonderful local fly shop. Their blog is also great beta for local waters.
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Absolutely amazing staff and inventory. They have everything, and if they don’t have what you need, they direct you exactly where to go! Advice for fishing, locations and gear are exceptional as well
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