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: The most prevalent game species in Central Oregon’s lakes and rivers, with Crane Prairie, Wickiup, and East Lake presenting trophy opportunities. Other popular rainbow trout opportunities include: the Upper Deschutes, Fall and Crooked rivers. Popular lakes include Davis, Paulina and Twin lakes. Anglers target rainbow trout on the fly, with spinners and of course bait. The Fall River is great year-round for rainbows on the fly—visit the hatchery if you get a chance. • Brown Trout: Found in the Upper Deschutes River, Wickiup, East Lake, and Paulina Lake. The Upper Deschutes River near Wickiup dam offers some of the best fishing for the legendary German Brown. Use rapalas, or streamers. • Kokanee: Available in many lakes including the nearby Paulina and Wickiup Reservoir. As landlocked salmon, Kokanee are a delicious treat and are targeted by trolling. • Mountain Whitefish: Found throughout the region, a native to Central Oregon. Plentiful in the Crooked River. • BullTrout: A native trout to Oregon, the bull trout is threatened. Sustainable populations can be found in Lake Billy Chinook and on the Metolius river, Please release these fish unharmed. • Large and Smallmouth Bass: Found in Prineville Reservoir, Crane Prairie, and Davis Lake. Just the Fishing Facts Photo by Phil Fischer Recreation Photo by Kristine Thomas Fishing Ponds for Kids: Shevlin Park and Pine Nursery are child dedicated fisheries. North and South Twin Lakes are stocked regularly and make for great lakes to fish with children. Fishing Guides: A great way to learn about the area: • Fly & Field Outfitters in the Sunriver Business Park • The Hook Fly Shop/Cascade Guides & Outfitters in The Village at Sunriver Fishing Self-Guided: • Sunriver Raft & Float provides shuttles and fishing raft rentals for self-guided fishing experiences on the Upper Deschutes river. Visit www.RaftandFloat.com for reservations. Fishing Supplies: • Camp Abbot in the Sunriver Business Park – a good place to get fishing licenses and Northwest Forest Passes, which are required at many fishing locations. • Fly & Field Outfitters in the Sunriver Business Park • The Hook Fly Shop/Cascade Guides • MyODFW app can be used to purchase fishing licenses and get current regulations from your phone. 2025-26 | SunriverChamber.com 23
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