East Lake days have been good!

East Lake - La Pine, OR (Deschutes County)


by The Fly Fishers Place
9-13-2025
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East Lake days have been good, but some days the afternoon callibaetis hatch is tricky to match. My best luck has been with a Captive Dun #1, a Film Critic #2, a Gallops Spent Bent Hook #3, and a tie between the Sparkle Dun and the Cream Extended Body Callibaetis. I will also say it is a good idea to have some Purple Haze and Olive Haze in the selection when Callibaetis are out. 
A lot of Terrestrial action can be found along the shorelines with Hoppers, Ants, Beetles and Chubby’s. Royal Chubby is my favorite along with a Red Hippie Stomper. 
Nymphing a Callibaetis Cate, Red Jig PT, Blood Worms, Ice Cream Cones, Hanging with my Chromies and Balanced Leeches are all good under an indicator, or strip damsels, scuds and un-beaded callibaetis nymphs on the shore line with a Hover or Ghost Tip line. 
I am told the docks at the resort are coming out this week. That means for me I will either use my drift boat or do a lot more at Paulina until the end of the season.




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The Fly Fishers Place Reports
for Saturday, September 13th

Metolius River: The Metolius is magical in September!
Deschutes River- Lower: Lower Deschutes Updates
Deschutes River: Middle Deschutes is fishing good!
Fall River: Good fishing conditions!
Crooked River: Don't want to miss this one!
McKenzie River: The McKenzie is good!
Little Lava Lake: Little Lava Lake was a standout!
Paulina Lake: Paulina Lake is fishing well!

The Fly Fishers Place Reports
for Saturday, September 6th

Metolius River: Good times and nice rainbows!
Deschutes River- Lower: Steelhead fishing going well!
Deschutes River: Middle Deschutes is a great bet!
Crooked River: Outstanding fishing!
Fall River: Fall River is fishing well!
McKenzie River: McKenzie River is a strong bet!
East Lake: Impressive Callibaetis Action!
Paulina Lake: Impressive Beetle Action!
Little Lava Lake: Little Lava was on fire!
Hosmer Lake: Hosmer Lake is good
Crane Prairie Reservoir: Get ready to enjoy Crane Prairie!
Three Creek Lake: Good callibaetis hatches