We have been hearing mixed reports from Crane

Crane Prairie Reservoir - Sunriver, OR (Deschutes County)


by Fly and Field Outfitters
5-13-2022
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We have been hearing mixed reports from Crane. Some people are doing well up there and others are not. The fish are going to be spread out early in the season, so covering water until you find a fish or two and then focusing around that area is a good idea. Success has been coming on the typical early season stuff. Balanced leeches, chironomids and midge patterns have all been working under an indicator. Stripping leeches, damsels, and water boatmen can produce fish as well.  The cascade lakes highway is set to open May 16 and this will make the drive up to Crane a bit shorter. Fishing will continue to improve as spring moves along and we are excited to get after some cranebows this spring/summer.

Recommended Nymphs: Bruised Ballanced Leech #14, Two Bit Hooker #20, Zebra Midge #18-20, Super Sinker #16-18, bead wing midge #18-20, Red Pheasant Tail #14-18, Rainbow Warrior #18-20, Red Ice Cream Cone #12-16






Fly and Field Outfitters LLC Reports
for Friday, April 29th, 2022

Fall River: The Fall River is fishing well
Crooked River: The Crooked River had the flows bumped about 100cfs on tuesday
Metolius River: The Metolius continues to fish well
Crane Prairie Reservoir: Crane Prairie FIshing Report
South Twin Lake: Access to the Twin Lakes has improved
Deschutes River- Lower: The Lower Deschutes from Pelton to the boundary opened last week