As fall progresses, the lakes across Central Oregon are moving into prime conditions, with cooler nights spurring active daytime feeding. Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect across the regions.

Hosmer is showing great action lately, with red ice cream cones, scuds, and water boatmen bringing in steady results. The brook trout here are starting to show their vibrant spawning colors, making for a scenic outing as well. Focus your efforts around channels and drop-offs, where fish are feeding more actively as temperatures drop. Keep a variety of flies on hand, as the fish are responding to a mix of subsurface and surface patterns this time of year.