LAKE REPORT - 6/19/26
Lake fishing continues to improve across Central Oregon as warmer weather settles into the region and insect activity continues to build.
Crane Prairie remains consistent, with chironomids, balanced leeches, mini leeches, and damsel nymphs all producing. Fish are spending more time around channels, flooded timber, weed edges, and transition zones as water temperatures gradually increase.
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Damsels have become more noticeable over the past week. While callibaetis activity is beginning to gain momentum across the region, the hatch has not fully developed yet but increasing numbers of adults and nymphs continue to show up.
East & Paulina Lakes continues to fish well with chironomids, balanced leeches, and stripped bugger patterns accounting for much of the action. Early mornings have provided some of the most consistent fishing, while calmer evenings have produced opportunities for cruising fish around shoals and shallow structure.
Whose willing to adjust locations throughout the day and follow changing fish behavior are finding consistent success across the region.
Recommended Dries:
Double Chubbies #12-14, Para Cricket #12-16, Callibaetis Cripples #14-16
Recommended Nymphs:
Balanced Leeches, KJ Diawls, Red Asses, Zebra Midges, Fire Starters, Chironomids, Balanced Damsels, Mini Leeches
