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May 21 . 13
Big Brookies on Crane
There have been good reports of people pulling out some hefty brookies out on Crane. Chironomids havn't really been effective yet, so stripping in buggers and leeches has been the most productive. Fishing in Rock Creek, Quinn, and Cultus channels are all good options. Also to keep in mind, on windy days there can be beetles and ants that get blown on the water. This can make for some awesome dry fly fishing, so make sure to have some beetle and ant patterns for all Cascade Lakes.
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April 30 . 13
Crane Report
Crane Prairie is open and fishing good. The Brook trout should be plentiful and aggressive so look to catch lots of brookies. Fishing the Rock Creek and Quinn channels should be productive. It's all about finding where the fish are holding. Chironomids and buggers are the best tactics for Crane. Fly and Field has lots of Chironmids and Buggers to choose from. Fishing Crane early in the season can pay off big time so get on out there!
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February 09 . 13
Crane Prairie Closed
Crane Prairie Reservoir will open April 21st. If you like trophy sized trout that kick your ass, this is the place for you. Leech patterns and Chironomids tend to work best. We are looking forward to another awesome season at crane. Come experience it for yourself if you haven't already.
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January 17 . 13
Crane Prairie Closed
Crane is closed for the season. Will open April 21st.
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January 07 . 13
Crane Closed
Crane is closed till April 21st.
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December 18 . 12
Crane Closed for the Season
Crane Prairie is Closed till April 21st. The 2012 season on Crane was tough. However there were still some good days and big fish caught. Fishing Chirnomids in the channels as normal was the best tactic. Hopefully 2013 will be a great year on Crane!
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December 03 . 12
Crane Prairie Closed
Crane Prairie is Closed till April 21st. The 2012 season on Crane was tough. However there were still some good days and big fish caught. Fishing Chirnomids in the channels as normal was the best tactic. Hopefully 2013 will be a great year on Crane!
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October 23 . 12
Mixed Reports on Crane
The word lately on Crane has been a mixed bag. Some are having epic days while others are left wondering. Buggers are the go to this time of year around the Cultus and Quinn channels. Try a variety of different colors and patterns. Give it a shot and let us know how you do.
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October 13 . 12
Crane Prairie Report
Haven't heard much from Crane Prairie lately but do know fishing leeches and buggers will be the best way to catch fish this time of year. If you do make out there, we would love to hear your report here at the shop.
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October 07 . 12
Buggers on Crane
Crane Prairie late in the season fishes quite differently than earlier in the season when the fish are staged in the channels and fished with Chironomids. Fishing the lakes will close soon and the weather is much colder. This just means fish will be spread out throughout the lake. Stripping leech patterns and buggers will be the best way to target the cranebows. Fish close to the shore or near structure. Get on Crane before it is too late!
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Crane Prairie Reservoir
CRANE PRAIRIE OREGON: Fed by the source of most of the water in Central Oregon, Crane Prairie, recieves its life from the Deschutes River. Read More... After leaving Lava Lake and flowing 7 miles Brook Trout and Rainbow filled miles, the Deschutes meets three other small creeks in the flooded forest of "Crane". A locals favorite for many years, this man made lake is home to the mighty "Crane-bow". After several years of inconstitent fishing, the lake is now fishing very well again. Thank you ODFW. New management practices have resurected this giant, and the giants living with in its waters.
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Today:
Scattered snow showers before 11am, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming south in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
May 23 Thursday  46° 20° Mostly Cloudy Winds: 8 mph Humidity: 95% Dew Point: 19° Chance Precip: 70% | May 24 Friday 49° 20° Mostly Cloudy Winds: 7 mph Humidity: 100% Dew Point: 29° Chance Precip: 68% | May 25 Saturday  57° 29° Partly Cloudy Winds: 8 mph Humidity: 96% Dew Point: 31° Chance Precip: 25% | May 26 Sunday 60° 32° Partly Cloudy Winds: 8 mph Humidity: 97% Dew Point: 36° Chance Precip: 28% | May 27 Monday 59° 37° Partly Cloudy Winds: 9 mph Humidity: 97% Dew Point: 37° Chance Precip: 32% |
Crane Prairie Reservoir
Long Horned Caddis
| LaFontine Cased Caddis Larva | 8-16 | Afternoon/ Evening |
| Herl Nypmp | 8-16 | Afternoon/ Evening |
| Beadhead Rock Roller Larva | 8-16 | Afternoon/ Evening |
| Sparkle Pupa | 10-16 | Afternoon/ Evening |
| Soft Hackle Pupa | 10-16 | Afternoon/ Evening |
| Sedge Pupa | 10-16 | Afternoon/ Evening |
| Elk Hair Caddis | 10-16 | Afternoon/ Evening |
| Goddard Caddis | 10-16 | Afternoon/ Evening |
| Diving Caddis | 10-16 | Afternoon/ Evening |
Callibaetis
| Pheasant Tail Nymph | 12-16 | Afternoon |
| Poxyback Callibaetis Nymph | 12-16 | Afternoon |
| Trigger Nymph Callibaetis | 12-16 | Afternoon |
| Pablo's Cripple Callibaetis | 12-16 | Afternoon |
| Hackle Stacker Callibaetis | 12-16 | Afternoon |
| Thorax Callibaetis | 12-16 | Afternoon |
Gray Drake
| Pheasant Tail Nymph | 6-10 | Afternoon |
| Hare's Ear Nymph | 6-10 | Afternoon |
| Marabou PT Nymph | 6-10 | Afternoon |
| Parachute Adams | 6-10 | Afternoon |
| Comparadun Gray | 6-10 | Afternoon |
| Adams | 6-10 | Afternoon |
Tricos
| Pheasant Tail Nymph | 18-22 | Afternoon/ Evening |
| Olive Hair's Ear Nymph | 18-22 | Afternoon/ Evening |
| Serendipity Nymph | 18-22 | Afternoon/ Evening |
| Little Olive Parachute | 18-22 | Afternoon/ Evening |
| CDC Trico Emerger | 18-22 | Afternoon/ Evening |
| Trico Poly Spiner | 18-22 | Afternoon/ Evening |
Midges
| Criscross Chronimid Larva | 10-14 | Afternoon |
| Ice Cream Cone Larva | 10-16 | Afternoon |
| Chan's Chronimid Larva | 10-16 | Afternoon |
| Chan's Frostbite Chronimid Pupa | 10-16 | Afternoon |
| Redbutt Buzzer Pupa | 10-16 | Afternoon |
| Thurman's Blood Geyser Pupa | 10-16 | Afternoon |
Damselflies
| Marabou Damsel Nymph | 8-12 | Morning/ Afternoon |
| Idyl's Dainty Damsel Nymph | 8-12 | Morning/ Afternoon |
| Scott's Damsel Dirtty Nymph | 8-12 | Morning/ Afternoon |
| Paul's Horny Damsel | 8-12 | Morning/ Afternoon |
| Adult Damsel Olive | 8-12 | Morning/ Afternoon |
| Adult Damsel Blue | 8-12 | Morning/ Afternoon |
Dragonflies
| Otter's Dragon Nymph | 8 | Morning/ Afternoon |
| Idyl's Fat Ass Dragon Nymph | 8 | Morning/ Afternoon |
| Sparkle Furry Dragon Nymph | 6 | Morning/ Afternoon |