Fishing Season: 3rd weekend in April - October 31

Crane Prairie Reservoir - OR

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

60

Cascade Guides & Outfitters's Tip of the Week

Try to find 6-10ft of depth for optimal fishing. Make sure you check the weather/wind report before going out.

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Map of Crane Prairie Reservoir

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby

Deep Canyon Outfitters

5-Day Outlook as of 10/18/25

Chironomid and leech patterns should continue to produce. Weather should be quite cold, with a decent amount of wind in the forecast.

Techniques & Tips as of 10/18/25

Dry-droppers with a Chubby on top. Stripping leeches/callibaetis/or chironomids on intermediate and floating lines and dangling them under indicators. Adding a chironomid or a midge to the leech under an indicator will work as well.

Local Species Available 3rd weekend in April - October 31

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    Rainbow & Brook Trout

Cascade Guides & Outfitters's Recommended Fly Patterns

"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:

Name: Colors: Size(s):
ice cream cones red 10-12-14
ice cream cones olive 14-16
leech black 8-10
callibaetis tan 12-14

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Description: About Crane Prairie Reservoir

Shallow lake amid standing timber. Early season fishing is best on the flats in and around the standing timber. Several old river channels provide fishing locations as the lake lowers during the summer and the fish seek cooler water. Lake is famous for its "Cranebows" which can exceed 10 pounds. Also, an excellent Brook Trout and Kokanee fishery.

Nearest Airport:

Roberts Field Airport (RDM), Redmond, Oregon

Hatches:

Black or Red/Black Chironomids (#12 & #14) under indicators. Balanced Leeches in olive or black Gray scuds and midges Red midges

Best Time to Fish:

Morning and evening

Best Stretch:

Trout have retreated to the deeper channels and creek mouths while the water is uncomfortably warm.

Best Access:

Crane Prairie Resort, east side of lake off Road 4270, or Rock Creek campground west side off FS 46