Fishing in and Near Sunriver

With year-round fishing opportunities, Sunriver and the greater Central Oregon area will leave anglers wanting for nothing! Fishing is a big part of our area’s culture and history, and we encourage you to take part in this wonderful activity that peaks from spring to fall.

Fish in Sunriver & Central Oregon

You’ll find a myriad of different species to catch while visiting Sunriver and the surrounding area:

Many of our reservoirs, lakes, and ponds are stocked by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife so locals and visitors can enjoy fishing.
Click here to view the stocking schedule.

Where to Fish

Within an hour of Sunriver, you’ll find over 100 lakes and 450 miles of pristine rivers and streams to fish and explore. These offer a wide variety of spots to choose from based on what type of fish you want to catch to your skill level.

Top 50 Fishing Spots in Central Oregon

With so many places to choose from, selecting a fishing location in Central Oregon can be a tough decision!

Check out these 50 places to fish around Central Oregon to start. Each pin contains information about what you can fish at the location and any other special notes that may help you narrow down your selection.

Ponds/Areas for Kids

• Shevlin Park Pond
  Address: 18920 Northwest Shevlin Park Rd., Bend, Oregon
  Stock: rainbow trout
  Ages: Open to youth, 17 years and under, and anglers with disabilities.
• Pine Nursery
  Address: 3750 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend, Oregon
  Stock: rainbow trout, blue gills and bass.
  Ages: open to all ages
• North Twin Lake
  • Click for Directions
• South Twin Lake
  • Click for Directions

Locations Based On Species

Rainbow Trout

• Trophy Opportunity Locations:
  • Crane Prarie
  • Wickiup Reservoir
  • East Lake
• General Recommended Locations:
  • Upper Deschutes
  • Fall River
  • Crooked River
  • Davis Lake
  • Paulina Lake
  • Twin Lakes
• How to Catch: fly, spinners, and/or bait
  • Tips to Catch Trout: Click Here

Brown Trout

• Trophy Opportunity Locations:
  • German Brown Trout found in the Upper Deschutes River near the Wickiup dam.
• General Recommended Locations:
  • Upper Deschutes
  • Wickiup Reservoir
  • East Lake
  • Paulina Lake
• How to Catch: rapalas, streamers
  • Tips to Catch Trout: Click Here

Bull Trout

• Note: The bull trout is a threatened species in Oregon. Most regulations require that you release these fish unharmed.
• Sustainable Populations for Catch and Release Can be Found in:
  • Lake Billy Chinook
  • Metolius River
• How to Catch: lures or flies mimicking large minnows or small fish
  • Tips to Catch Bull Trout: Click Here

Kokanee Salmon

• General Recommended Locations:
  • Paulina Lake
  • Wickiup Reservoir
  • Available in Many Other Lakes
• How to Catch: Best on a boat in open water using jigging or trolling
  • Tips to Catch Kokanee Salmon: Click Here

Mountain Whitefish

• General Recommended Locations:
  • Crooked River
  • Available throughout Central Oregon
• How to Catch: flashy flies
  • Tips to Catch Mountain Whitefish: Click Here

Large and Smallmouth Bass

• General Recommended Locations:
  • Prineville Reservoir
  • Crane Prarie
  • Davis Lake
• Tips to Catch Largemouth Bass: Click Here
• Tips to Catch Smallmouth Bass: Click Here

Sunriver Fishing Licenses and Regulations

All Oregon state angling licenses and regulations apply at all fishing locations, so be sure to educate yourself and get the proper licensing.
Current fishing rules and regulations may have been updated since the publishing of this page. Always review the most current information on the ODFW website: myodfw.com/fishing/licensing-info

Buy Your Fishing Liscence(s): odfw.huntfishoregon.com

View Current temporary regulations: myodfw.com/articles/regulation-updates

Sunriver Fishing Supplies, Guides, & Rentals

Fishing Supplies in Sunriver

• Camp Abbot Trading
  • Supplies: fishing licenses and Northwest Forest Passes
  • Address: 56820 Venture Ln, Sunriver, OR 97707
  • Phone: (541) 593-8168
  • Hours: Open Daily (hours may vary seasonally)
• Fly & Field Outfitters
  • Supplies: All fishing needs, from equipment to clothing & accessories.
  • Address: 56805 Venture Ln, Sunriver, OR 97707
  • Phone: (541) 318-1616 Option 2
  • Hours: Mon-Fri. – 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (hours may vary seasonally)
• Hook Fly Shop
  • Supplies: Full-service fly shop with items from flyrods and equipment to local flies.
  • Address: 57100 Beaver Dr Bldg # 23, Sunriver, OR 97707
  • Phone: (541) 593-2358
  • Hours: Wed.-Mon – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (hours may vary seasonally)

Rentals and Self-Guided Fishing in Sunriver

• Sunriver Raft & Float
  • Supplies & Services: Provides shuttles and fishing raft rentals for self-guided fishing experiences on the Upper Deschutes River. Offers pick-up services.
  • Address: 17480 S Century Dr, Bend, OR 97707
  • Phone: 541-224-6634
  • Hours: Wed.-Mon – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (hours may vary seasonally)

Fishing Guides in Sunriver

• Fly & Field Outfitters
  • Services: Offering single to multi-day guided adventures, with all equipment included. Guided trips vary from location-focused to species-focused.
  • Address: 56805 Venture Ln, Sunriver, OR 97707
  • Phone: (541) 318-1616 Option 2
  • Hours: Mon-Fri. – 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (hours may vary seasonally)
  • Named #4 in the Top 10 Fly Fishing Guides in the United States by US Today
• Hook Fly Shop
  • Services: Year-round guide services for a variety of groups and all ages. Provides all equipment and lunches (as needed). This team is legally permitted to guide more waters than any other guide service in Sunriver.
  • Address: 57100 Beaver Dr Bldg # 23, Sunriver, OR 97707
  • Phone: (541) 593-2358
  • Hours: Wed.-Mon – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (hours may vary seasonally)