Anglers report good fishing for brown trout, rainbow trout and kokanee; however, kokanee are smaller this year. Due to low water, the East Lake Campground boat ramp is unavailable for launching larger boats; anglers should look to launch boats at Hot Springs Cinder Hill campground boat ramps.

The Deschutes County Road Department closed the Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road for the winter season on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022.