East Lake is a favorite!

East Lake - La Pine, OR (Deschutes County)


by The Fly Fishers Place
8-15-2025
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East Lake is my favorite again this season! I am happy to report that the morning Callibaetis Spinner dry fly fishing is good. Just be there early enough to beat the first breezes because that shuts off suddenly when the wind ripple begins. It appears the best Callibaetis hatches are in the evening at the moment. I hope to see them in the afternoon again, and they should be around much time. But….not so far. 
Fishing Beetles, Ants, Hoppers, Hippie Stompers down any bank line and drop off zone is usually good for some fish. Some days are more productive with this, but it is a rare day without some fish on this kind of technique. 
As you have read in previous reports and if you follow me on instagram at Oregon_Stillwater_Jeff you know I am totally stoked on Deep Dangle Nymphing with a Type 7 Full Sink and a Chironomid, Bloodworm, Blob and Double Down Black Nymph on the bottom. A couple,e of days ago an Olive Jig Leech was responsible for our biggest brown of the week on the dangle. 
Indicator fishing in shallower water is productive. Callibaetis Cate, Red PT, Poxyback CB, Hanging with my Chromies, Ice Cream Cones are all good. You can also present these on a Midge Tip with a slow hand twist. 




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Fall River: Producing a number of good fish!
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Deschutes River: The Middle Deschutes is fishing great!

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