Anglers continue to report good trout fishing and excellent kokanee fishing at Paulina Lake

Paulina Lake - La Pine, OR (Deschutes County)

by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
9-3-2026
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Anglers continue to report good trout fishing and excellent kokanee fishing at Paulina Lake. Chironomids remain important in deeper water, while beetles and other terrestrials continue to be a productive choice near shorelines. Kokanee at Paulina Lake is amongst the largest in Central Oregon this year averaging 13-14 inches. Open to fishing all year.

The Oregon Health Authority has issued a precaution for harmful algae blooms. Follow this link to see the Oregon Health Authorities website showing harmful algae bloom advisories.

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for Thursday, September 3rd

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Imnaha River: Steelhead fishing will probably be slow until more fish arrive later into October
Crane Prairie Reservoir: Crane Prairie is currently 60 percent full and is being slowly drawn down
Crescent Lake: Crescent Lake is currently 11 percent full
Crooked River: Open to fishing all year below Bowman Dam
East Lake: Anglers continue to report excellent brown and rainbow trout fishing at East Lake
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Metolius River: The Metolius River continues to be excellent for mountain whitefish, redband trout, and bull trout
Ochoco Reservoir: technique. The Oregon Health Authority has issued a precaution for harmful algae blooms
Odell Lake: Anglers report small but abundant kokanee this year with most fish around 11 inches

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