LAKE REPORT - 6/12/26
Lake season continues to fish really well across Central Oregon with water levels remaining in good shape throughout the Cascade Lakes and fish activity will continue to improve with this next stretch of warm, stable weather.
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Crane Prairie continues to produce the most consistent action with chironomids, balanced leeches, and mini leeches. Fish are spending more time around channels, flooded structure, weed edges, and transition zones as water temperatures continue to rise.
Damsel activity is becoming more noticeable and we're beginning to see the first signs of callibaetis showing up in greater numbers. Neither hatch is in full swing yet, but both are trending in the right direction and should continue improving over the next couple weeks.
East and Paulina continue to fish well with chironomids, leeches, and stripped bugger patterns producing most of the action. Calmer mornings and evenings have been especially productive, while afternoons have offered opportunities around shallow structure and cruising fish.
The overall lake outlook remains strong. Water conditions are excellent, fish are active, and we're getting closer to some of the most productive stillwater fishing of the season.
Recommended Dries:
Double Chubbies #12-14, Para Cricket #12-16, Callibaetis Cripple #14-16
Recommended Nymphs:
Balanced Leeches, KJ Diawl, Red Ass, Zebra Midges, Fire Starters, Chironomids, Balanced Damsels, Mini Leeches
