Crane Prairie is starting to bloom a bit

Crane Prairie Reservoir - Sunriver, OR (Deschutes County)


by The Fly Fishers Place
5-24-2025
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Crane Prairie is starting to bloom a bit, which is fine, but the crystal clear water days won’t be seen again until mid-August. I heard the morning bite was really good yesterday and then it was slow the rest of the day. 
I am hopeful to see a callibaetis hatch soon. Damsel Nymphs are a solid bet, but the standard Leech and Chironomid rigs under the strike indicator will likely serve you best this week.






The Fly Fishers Place Reports
for Saturday, May 17th, 2025
Metolius River: Metolius River Fishing Report
Deschutes River- Lower: The big bug hatch is on
Crooked River: We are happy to report how good the Crooked River is fishing now
Fall River: Fall River Fishing Report
McKenzie River: The McKenzie River is fishing quite well
Deschutes River: The Middle Deschutes is great
Paulina Lake: The gate is open to East and Paulina
Crane Prairie Reservoir: Crane Prairie is fishing well