Fishing Season: Summer-Fall

East Lake - OR

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

54

Confluence Fly Shop's Tip of the Week

Lake is accessible, though fish are still somewhat sluggish. Indicators twitched may get reaction strikes. Damsel and calli. nymphs are important.

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Map of East Lake

5-Day Outlook as of 6/25/25

The fishing will continue to improve as the weather improves, though anglers are still reporting some success. Check the wind before you go! This weekend (6/21-22) looks very poor, however.

Techniques & Tips as of 6/25/25

Indicator-fishing between 8-12ft and leeches/calli./damselflies on intermediate lines.

Local Species Available Summer-Fall

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    Trout

Confluence Fly Shop's Recommended Fly Patterns

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

Name: Colors: Size(s):
Sparkle Dun Callibaetis 12-18
Pale Morning Dun Thorax white, pale yellow 14-18
Cliff's Crazy Cranefly Olive 14-18
Bead Head Hare's Ear Nymph natural 14-18
Soft Hackle Brown 12-16
Tungsten Cone Head Woolly Bugger Black/Olive 16-18
Schultzy's Red Eyes Leech black 8-10

Sparkle Dun

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Description: About East Lake

Located a short drive SE of Bend, East Lake is a very unique fishery as it is located in the Newberry Caldera. Newberry is home to two distinct lakes, Paulina and East Lakes, and has many small undeveloped hot springs along the shores. It also houses the largest obsidian flow in the world. Both Rainbows and Browns grow to exemplary size and fight hard in the high elevation fishery. Camping is crowded most times of the year for good reason, who can say they've slept in the maw of a recently active volcano!!!

Nearest Airport:

Bend,OR

Hatches:

Callibaetis spinnners, callibaetis mayflies, Damsel Flies, Leeches, midges

Best Time to Fish:

late morning, mid-afternoon

Best Stretch:

White Slide

Best Access:

Hot Springs