Central Oregon - Fly Fishing

Fly Fishing

Central Oregon has long been a fly-fishing centre. In October 2012 Central Oregon hosted the Fly Fishing National Championships. One of the best trout and steelhead fisheries is in the Deshutes River and is one of the most regulated. Bend is a top destination for US anglers and has been named # 1 town for sportsmen. Families represent 35% of tourist that visit Bend, Oregon. With that in mind there are several ponds stocked with fish for the little ones to have a go. These include: Shevlin Pond, Bend Pine Nursery Pond, Reynolds Pond, Prineville Youth Pond, Walton Lake, Fireman’s Pond, Sprague Pond, and Century Pond.

Central Oregon is the home of five destination resorts, as defined by Oregon's Department of Land Conservation and Development. Sunriver is south of Bend. Pronghorn is northeast of Bend. Eagle Crest is west of Redmond. Black Butte Ranch is west of Sisters, and Brasada Ranch is near Powell Butte. These resorts are major employers within the region. In addition, Mount Bachelor ski area operates chairlifts during the winter ski season. The Mount Bachelor ski area is one of the largest in the Pacific Northwest, covering 3,683 acres (14.9 km2). The slope has a vertical drop of 3,365 feet (1,026 m).