Anglers report fair and inconsistent trout fishing and improved bass fishing at Crane Prairie. Bass anglers report excellent fishing in the northeast end of the reservoir. 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 in July. The reservoir is currently 82 percent full and is slowly being drawn down exposing more stumps and logs.