Anglers report much improved trout fishing and excellent bass fishing

Crane Prairie Reservoir - Sunriver, OR (Deschutes County)


by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
9-18-2025
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Anglers report much improved trout fishing and excellent bass fishing at Crane Prairie. Bass anglers report excellent fishing in the northeast end of the reservoir. The Quinn and Cultus channels have been most productive for trout. Catch-and-release anglers are encouraged to check surface water temperatures throughout the day and follow best practices for angling and fish handling in hot water (see above). Balanced leeches, damsels, chironomids, and callibaetis fly patterns are always a good bet for Crane Prairie. The reservoir is currently 70 percent full and is slowly being drawn down exposing more stumps and logs.




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