Here is the weekly fishing report for selected areas in and around Central Oregon, provided by fisheries biologists for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.

CENTRAL ZONE

BIG LAVA LAKE: The bite at Big Lava is fair with some nice rainbow trout being caught.

CRANE PRAIRIE RESERVOIR: Fishing over the weekend was reported to be good. Fishing continues to improve as the lower water levels move the fish into the channels.

CRESCENT LAKE: Anglers are reporting that fishing is slow for kokanee and brown trout.

CROOKED RIVER BELOW BOWMAN DAM: All anglers are continuing to report positive results. The Crooked is currently flowing at 213 cfs.

DESCHUTES RIVER (Mouth to Warm Springs): The steelhead catch rate slowed during the recent hot spell, but the fishing should improve with the cooler weather. The number of steelhead passing The Dalles Dam has improved. Water clarity has been relatively poor recently due to glacial flow from White River.

DESCHUTES RIVER (Lake Billy Chinook to Benham Falls): Angling in this reach is reportedly good for both rainbow trout and brown trout.

EAST LAKE: East Lake anglers are reporting very good catches of brown trout. Rainbow trout, Atlantic salmon and kokanee are also being caught. Kokanee are being caught up to 15 inches in length.

HOOD RIVER: The Hood River has been clearing due to glacial freezing on Mt. Hood. Catch rates should improve as the river clears.

HOSMER LAKE: Some good reports of anglers catching Atlantics in the 10-inch to 11-inch range. Hosmer is a fly-angling-only lake providing a unique opportunity for Atlantic salmon. Hosmer also provides good opportunity for brook trout.

LAKE BILLY CHINOOK: Reports of good kokanee action. Kokanee are in good condition and up to 15 inches in length.

LAURANCE LAKE: Laurance has been stocked twice and should provide good opportunity for rainbow and cutthroat trout. Anglers are reminded that only fin-clipped trout may be kept, and only artificial flies and lures may be used.

LITTLE LAVA LAKE: Fly anglers are reporting fair numbers of rainbow trout being caught.

LOST LAKE: Lost Lake was recently stocked and should provide anglers good opportunity.

OCHOCO RESERVOIR: Reports of good angling for rainbow trout.

ODELL LAKE: Anglers are reporting fair success for kokanee and lake trout. Please note that all bulltrout need to be released unharmed. Anglers are encouraged to take time to learn how to differentiate between lake trout and bull trout.

PAULINA LAKE: Anglers are reporting the fishing as hit or miss. A number of anglers are picking up their limits though they’re out early and not coming ashore until mid-morning.

PRINEVILLE RESERVOIR: Anglers are reporting fair success for rainbow trout fishing deep, and black crappie anglers are reporting consistent success.

ROCK CREEK RESERVOIR: Angler reports have indicated excellent catches on recently stocked fish with many large brood trout. Lake levels may be low due to irrigation withdrawals.

SOUTH TWIN LAKE: Anglers have reported fair catches of rainbow trout. South Twin’s nice shoreline makes the lake a good place to take young kids to fish.

WALTON LAKE: Stocked with 600 rainbows at 1½ trout per pound and 1,000 rainbows at three trout per pound on Aug. 30.

WICKIUP RESERVOIR: Anglers report fishing is a little slow, though anglers are still catching a few nice redband trout, browns and kokanee. There are reports of fly anglers having success for kokanee on the Deschutes arm. Please note that the angling regulation for the Deschutes River arm upstream of the channel buoy located in the proximity of the West South Twin boat ramp is for flies and lures only through the remainder of the season. Anglers should also be aware that they will be unable to access the boat launch at Wickiup Reservoir Gullpoint Campground and the North Wickiup Boat Launch from Sept. 2 to Nov. 30.