Anglers continue to report excellent brown and rainbow trout fishing

East Lake - La Pine, OR (Deschutes County)

by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
8-6-2026
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Anglers continue to report excellent brown and rainbow trout fishing at East Lake; however, low water levels continue to make launching larger boats a challenge. While not known for its kokanee fishery, kokanee at east lake are running 13-15 inches. Open to fishing all year. Catch and release for tiger trout.

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