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Sunriver Activities ~ Fishing

 

Fishing in Sunriver
 

Deschutes River

If you want to fish, you don’t have to go far.  The beautiful Deschutes River runs straight through Sunriver.  Known for its rugged scenery and for having a robust population of native “Redside” rainbow trout and a glorious run of summer steelhead, the Deschutes River is not to be missed! One cannot imagine a better river for fly fishing, with it’s long sweeping runs, and perfect tail outs, riffles galore and miles of grassy banks. Ideal habitat for bugs and fish alike, and fishermen for that matter who like to pry its waters in search of that elusive take, that splashy rise, or that pull on the end of the line. You owe it to yourself to come fish here.  River Borne Outfitters, LLC offers guided fly fishing trips for wild "Redside" rainbow trout and summer run steelhead on the Deschutes River.  Guests of Bennington Properties receive a 10% discount on all guided trips with River Borne Outfitters.

The incredible fishing of Central Oregon by no means stops at the Deschutes River.  With 4 major rivers and streams and over 30 lakes all within a 15-45 minute drive from Sunriver your fishing dreams can finally become a reality.

Below is a list of 3 more of our favorite fishing spots.  We recommend you contact the Sunriver Fly Shop for details on the seasons "hottest" fishing spots, lessons, guided trips, and fishing equipment sales.
 

 

Sunriver Fly Shop
56805 Venture Lane
(located in the Sunriver Business Park)
P.O. Box 3511
Sunriver, OR 97707
www.sunriverflyshop.com
(541) 593-8814

Fall River
The Fall River, a spring fed high mountain stream, is located about 5 miles southwest of Sunriver, Oregon. This pristine fly fishing only river, with its crystal clear water, meadow lined banks and spectacular waterfalls, is one of the most beautiful fly fishing Central Oregon streams. Access to the upper part of the river, from the rivers source to the Hatchery, is off of South Century Drive (Forest Rd 42).

Fly Fishing Fall River is open year round on the upper stretches of the river, the water from the falls to the Deschutes River has special regulations in the spring and the fall to protect the spawning rainbow trout and brown trout migrating form the Deschutes River.

Crooked River
Draining nearly 4500 square miles of Oregon’s Eastern “High Desert”, the Crooked River cuts through the sage and rim rock on it’s destination to the Lower Deschutes River. The Crooked River is an oasis for wild Redband Rainbow Trout, Golden Eagles, Desert Mule Deer, and of course….the fly fisher.  Carving a path through steep basalt canyons provides unparalleled scenery for everyone from bird watchers, hikers, climbers, horse back riders, and fishers alike. Easy access for the fly fishing enthusiast sets the Crooked River in a class by itself.  River Borne Outfitters offers full and half day walk in trips on the Crooked River! A great venue for all level of anglers and being less than a hour from Bend and Sunriver makes this is a great option for those who have just a morning or afternoon to fish!  Guests of Bennington Properties receive a 10% discount on all guided trips with River Borne Outfitters.

River Borne Outfitters
www.riverborneoutfitters.com

(541) 647-2584

Hosmer Lake
Hosmer Lake is one of the most beautiful places for central Oregon fly fishing. Hosmer Lake is really two fly fishing lakes that are joined by a long weed-lined channel. There are, nearly, 160 acres of water here that are surrounded by marshland and mountains! Only 8’-10’ in depth at its deepest point, it produces some of the most fun (and challenging) central Oregon fly fishing. Catch and release is mandatory for any Atlantic Salmon that are fooled into striking your fly, but up to 5 Brook Trout per day may be kept if they are over 8”.

Listed among Oregon’s quiet waters, this fly fishing lake sees lots of canoes/kayaks and is ideal for drift boats, float tubes and pontoon boats for accessing the prime central Oregon fly fishing water. Gasoline engines ARE NOT permitted on this lake and electric motors may be used to travel from point A to point B but must be OFF when one is fly fishing.

There are an amazing number of birds and animals here on Hosmer Lake Oregon. Bitterns, Ducks, Geese, Ospreys, Bald Eagles, Deer, Red-Winged Blackbirds and many others.

Hosmer Lake can be an almost magical place but it does not give up its secrets easily.

 
PO Box 3367 (56842 Venture Lane) Sunriver, Oregon 97707   reservations@benningtonproperties.com