Central Oregon fishing report

Published 12:00 am Wednesday, March 4, 2015

ANTELOPE FLAT RESERVOIR: USFS road 17 is passable leading to the reservoir. The reservoir isn’t full but there is enough water to launch a boat from the ramp. The water is very dirty, and fishing has been slow.

CRESCENT LAKE: Open to fishing all year.

CROOKED RIVER BELOW BOWMAN DAM: The flows have been maintained at around 80 cfs for a few days now. Fishing for trout and whitefish has been fair. Trout might be getting to spawn with the warmer than usual weather, so please be mindful of where you are wading so as to not trample any redds. Anglers are reminded that trout over 20 inches are considered steelhead and must be released unharmed.

CULTUS LAKE: Open to fishing all year.

DAVIS LAKE: Open to fishing all year. With the recent warm weather, Davis Lake is accessible. Low water has affected boat ramp access. Restricted to fly-fishing only with barbless hooks.

FALL RIVER: Angers report fair fishing near the hatchery and the tubes. Fall River downstream of the falls is closed to fishing. Fishing upstream of the falls is open all year. Restricted to fly-fishing only with barbless hooks.

HOOD RIVER: Bright winter steelhead are entering the lower Hood. Anglers should watch for good flows after high water events. Fishing will continue to get better as winter progresses.

HOSMER LAKE: Vehicle access to lake closed via Cascade Lakes Highway. Lake might be frozen during colder weather patterns.

LAKE BILLY CHINOOK: Opportunities for rainbow and brown trout in the upper Deschutes and Crooked River arms are good. The Metolius Arm opened to fishing on Sunday. Fishing licenses from both the State of Oregon and the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs are needed to fish in the Metolius Arm. Opportunities for bull trout are expected to be good this year. Anglers are reminded there are small numbers of spring Chinook and summer steelhead in Lake Billy chinook as part of the reintroduction effort. Please release these fish unharmed.

LITTLE LAVA LAKE: Vehicle access to lake closed via Cascade Lakes Highway. Open to fishing all year. Lake might be frozen during colder weather patterns.

METOLIUS RIVER: Anglers report fair fishing during the warmer part of the day. Metolius River upstream of Allingham Bridge closed to fishing until May 23. Metolius River downstream of Allingham Bridge open all year. Special regulations in effect for this section.

NORTH TWIN: Open to fishing all year. With the recent warm weather, North Twin is accessible.

OCHOCO CREEK UPSTREAM TO OCHOCO DAM: Angling is restricted to artificial flies and lures only; two trout per day with an 8-inch minimum length. Trout over 20 inches are considered steelhead and must be released unharmed.

OCHOCO RESERVOIR: Fishing has been good for trout that average 14 to 16 inches. The water level is high enough that the boat ramp is usable.

PRINEVILLE RESERVOIR: Fishing for trout has been slow.

SHEVLIN YOUTH FISHING POND: Open all year to angling. Two trout per day, 8 inch minimum length. Fishing restricted to juvenile anglers 17-years-old and younger.

SUTTLE LAKE: Open to fishing all year.

TAYLOR LAKE (Wasco County): The lake has been stocked, and there should be a good opportunity to catch a limit of trout.

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