Opening Weekend

[fishingthewest1]

Anyone know which Central Oregon lakes will be open this weekend? Will Big Lava or Cultus lake be open?

[kokaneekid]

Originally Posted by fishingthewest1

Anyone know which Central Oregon lakes will be open this weekend? Will Big Lava or Cultus lake be open?

Most Lakes in Oregon will be open for trout this weekend, the thing you need to watch is trout fishing in streams and rivers. Trout season doesn’t open for coastal streams until May 22nd. Cultus Lake is open year round, and Lava Lake opens on April 24th. For a full list of rules visit -

http://www.dfw.state.or.us/fish/docs...shing_Regs.pdf

Good Luck!

[tyac9]

In the Outdoor section of the Registered Rag paper here in Eugene it reported that Lava was still going to have ice. You can double check by calling the lodge there. Not sure on Cultus.

[bwild]

Got word from Karen at Paulina that they're shooting to open May 1st. Half the lake still has ice on it. Doesn't mean you can't try to go fish it this weekend, just be very careful and where a full body, life-suit.

David at East said no open water except a little patch at the Hot Springs. May be a while before it's open (typically always a couple weeks later than Paulina).

[REEL HANDEL]

Its snowing this morning at Wickiup and Crane. About 3inchs at this point,glad i am not trying to fish this morning, not very nice.

[Cannon]

Originally Posted by REEL HANDEL

Its snowing this morning at Wickiup and Crane. About 3inchs at this point,glad i am not trying to fish this morning, not very nice.

Amateur weekend is a good time to have a cabin and sit by the fire drinking a beverage of preference or just stay home and do the same. Let the crowd go home and then enjoy the day

[CoyoteBrownTrtHntr]

Its snowing this morning at Wickiup and Crane. About 3inchs at this point,glad i am not trying to fish this morning, not very nice.

Ah, come on man. Sounds like fishing weather to me!

[luvs2fish]

CRANE PRAIRIE RESERVOIR: Rainbow trout, brook trout, kokanee, largemouth bass
Crane Prairie Reservoir is ice free and accessible via the eastern boat launch sites located at Crane Prairie Resort and the USFS Crane Prairie Campground

BIG LAVA LAKE: rainbow trout
More recent reports indicate Big Lava Lake will not be accessible for the April 24 opener

for more information check here. updated on the 20th
http://www.dfw.state.or.us/RR/central/

[Code4]

Originally Posted by REEL HANDEL

Its snowing this morning at Wickiup and Crane. About 3inchs at this point,glad i am not trying to fish this morning, not very nice.

Thanks 4 the update. Could u be so kind to post tomorrow afternoon road conditions to Wick and Crane? hate 2 have my parents hual the big trailer over just 2 find they cant make it in due to snow. Be in your debt if you did.

[REEL HANDEL]

Snow is gone this morning, went out to Wickiup ramp yesterday afternoon there was6 or 8 trailers in the campground. Gull point.

[Code4]

Thank you so very much! Looking forward to being there tomorrow!!!

[Hoochieguy]

Went up to Odell today, Thursday 4/22. Looks as if all therr camp grounds will not be open. While I was at Shelter Cove Resort a couple came in looking for a place to stay. They were not to happy with who ever said on the internet that the camp grounds were open. They walked through the gate and I think she said Princess ck. and it ws full of snow. I know there is 2' plus at the west end. Shelter Cove is wide open, ramp also. SO if you are going up To Odell you may want to call the forest service or someone to find out for sure what is going on. Or Shelter Cove. It was a beautiful day. Good luck and be SAFE.

[Hoochieguy]

Originally Posted by Hoochieguy

Went up to Odell today, Thursday 4/22. Looks as if all therr camp grounds will not be open. While I was at Shelter Cove Resort a couple came in looking for a place to stay. They were not to happy with who ever said on the internet that the camp grounds were open. They walked through the gate and I think she said Princess ck. and it ws full of snow. I know there is 2' plus at the west end. Shelter Cove is wide open, ramp also. SO if you are going up To Odell you may want to call the forest service or someone to find out for sure what is going on. Or Shelter Cove. It was a beautiful day. Good luck and be SAFE.

[fishcentral]

Originally Posted by CoyoteBrownTrtHntr

Ah, come on man. Sounds like fishing weather to me!

now thats a fisherman !!! id fish with you bud !!! good luck !