East Lake is in prime summer form. Strong Callibaetis hatches are showing late morning through mid-afternoon, with another burst in the evening. Subsurface work with balanced leeches, Callibaetis nymphs, Red PTs, Damsel nymphs, and Scuds under an indicator is producing well. Surface action with Blue Chubbies, adult Damsels, and terrestrials like beetles and ants has been consistent when the wind dies down.
Paulina Lake remains one of the hotter options. Balanced leeches, Chironomids, Red 2 Bit Hookers, Scuds, and jig-style minnows under indicators are steady producers. Stripping Damsels, leeches, or Callibaetis nymphs along shoals and drop-offs is moving aggressive rainbows and browns. Terrestrials are getting plenty of attention during warm, still afternoons.
Diamond Lake is all about the predators right now. Streamers like Dark Assassins, articulated leeches, and balanced leeches under indicators are the ticket for big tiger and brown trout. Focus on early and late light near drop-offs, weed edges, and creek inlets.
Crane Prairie Reservoir continues to give up nice trout when you can find cooler, oxygen-rich water. Balanced leeches, Damsel nymphs, Callibaetis nymphs, and Chironomids remain reliable. Indicator rigs are king here, but slow retrieves with intermediate lines will get grabs from both trout and bass, especially around flooded willows.
Lava Lake has been producing a mix of rainbows and brookies. Balanced leeches, Chironomids, and Callibaetis patterns are steady producers. Stripping Damsels or small streamers near the drop-offs and weed lines has been effective in pulling fish out of cover. Early morning and evening are best for topwater with terrestrials or Callibaetis dries.