Fishing near Bend, Oregon
Deschutes County, population 99,178.
- 16 milesto nearest paged water
- 8open launches nearby
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Wetting a line near Bend
99,178 people lived in Bend, Deschutes County, when the 2020 Census was taken. About 16 miles toward the west lies Three Creek Lake, the closest water with a page. For big water, Paulina Lake leads at about 1,371 acres. A under a mile drive reaches Brooks Park on Deschutes River, the nearest open launch.
The closest stocked water is Fall River at 21 miles.
Census 2020 population and Gazetteer point for Bend; miles are straight lines.
Nearest lakes to Bend
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Kind | OSMB launches | Fish mapped |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Creek Lake | 16 miles west | 76 (outline) | lake | 1 | brook trout, rainbow trout |
| Sparks Lake | 22 miles west | 316 (outline) | lake | 1 | brook trout |
| Devils Lake (Deschutes County) | 23 miles west | 22 (outline) | lake | 1 | rainbow trout |
| East Lake | 23 miles south | 969 (outline) | lake | 5 | brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout |
| Paulina Lake | 23 miles south | 1,371 (outline) | lake | 5 | brown trout, rainbow trout, tui chub |
| Little Lava Lake | 24 miles southwest | 112 (outline) | lake | 1 | brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout |
BLM Oregon hydrography lake outlines (NHD), summed by GNIS name (layer), read November 2, 2026. ODFW Fish Habitat Distribution layers (ODFW ArcGIS), read November 2, 2026; a mapped species is habitat use ODFW records, not a catch report.
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River flow around Bend
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Creek Below Intake, Near Bend, Or | 19 cfs, 0.27 ft gage height | Nov 5 3:45 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 5, 2026 4:32 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
ODFW stream names and runs, OSMB launches and USGS gauges; read November 2, 2026.
Where to launch around Bend
- Brooks Park on Deschutes RiverDeschutes River, under a mile
- Pageant Park on Deschutes RiverDeschutes River, under a mile
- First Street Rapids Park on Deschutes RiverDeschutes River, under a mile
- Harmon Park on Deschutes RiverDeschutes River, under a mile
- Drake Park on Deschutes RiverDeschutes River, under a mile
- Millers Landing Park on Deschutes RiverDeschutes River, under a mile
- McKay Park on Deschutes RiverDeschutes River, under a mile
- Riverbend Park on Deschutes RiverDeschutes River, 1 mile
Oregon State Marine Board Boating Access Sites layer (OSMB ArcGIS), read November 2, 2026; status as OSMB publishes it. Oregon Coastal Management Program (DLCD) Shoreline Access Inventory (layer) and the ODFW shore access map, read November 2, 2026.
Stocked water close to Bend
| Water | Distance | Planned releases | Latest listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall River | 21 miles | 16 | Oct. 04, 2027 – Oct. 08, 2027: 500 trophy trout |
| East Lake | 23 miles | 4 | Jul. 05, 2027 – Jul. 09, 2027: 2,500 legal-size trout |
| Paulina Lake | 23 miles | 4 | Jul. 05, 2027 – Jul. 09, 2027: 2,500 legal-size trout |
| Hosmer Lake | 25 miles | 2 | Jul. 12, 2027 – Jul. 16, 2027: 750 legal-size trout |
ODFW weekly trout stocking schedule (planned releases; ODFW prints size classes, not species), myodfw.com, read November 2, 2026.
Fishing shops close to Bend
Where Bend anglers pick up roe and worms
- Bi-Mart (Bend)sporting goods store, Bend, under a mile
- Bend Fly Shopfly shop, Bend, under a mile
- Patient Angler Fly Shop Incfly shop, Bend, 1 mile
- RodWrap fishing grips by Better Ways Productsbait and tackle shop, Bend, 2 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods Bendsporting goods store, Bend, 3 miles
- Central Oregon Fishingbait and tackle shop, Bend, 15 miles
- Central Oregon Stillwater Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Bend, 15 miles
- Sunriver Fly Shopfly shop, Bend, 15 miles
Hired help near Bend
- Carbone's Fly Fishingcharter, Bend, (541) 480-3173
- Central Oregon Fishingcharter, Bend, (541) 598-0008
- Garrison's Fishing Guide Servicecharter, Bend, (541) 593-8394
- High Desert Drifters Guides & Outfitterscharter, Bend, (541) 389-0607
Yellow Pages and store-locator listings (miles only for shops with a geocoded address) and guide or charter listings; read November 2, 2026.
Derbies and tournaments near Bend
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 9, 2026 | Flying Kayak Open Davis Lake 2026 | Davis Lake | Kayak Fishing Northwest / Oregon Kayak Bass Fishing (OKBF) |
| Aug. 8, 2026 | OKBF Summer Open Crane Prairie Reservoir 2026 | Crane Prairie Reservoir | Kayak Fishing Northwest / Oregon Kayak Bass Fishing (OKBF) |
Organizer schedule and results pages for events in Deschutes County or within 20 miles, checked November 2026.
Big-fish marks close to Bend
| Species | Weight | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Trout | 28 lb 5 oz | Paulina Lake | 2002 |
| Bull Trout | 23 lb 2 oz | Lake Billy Chinook | 1989 |
Oregon record fish as listed by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (record fish article, dated March 4, 2026), read November 2, 2026. Waters within 40 miles.
Limits for a trip out of Bend
ODFW files most of the Deschutes County waters it names under the ODFW Central Zone rows, with drainages, not county lines, setting the edges. ODFW prices the 2026 annual angling license at $50 for Oregonians and $138 for nonresidents. The Combined Angling Tag ($69 resident) records any salmon, steelhead, sturgeon or halibut kept.
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Trout | Lakes: 5 per day, 3 daily limits in possession. Streams: 2 per day, 3 daily limits in possession; 8-inch minimum | Lakes: Open all year. Streams: Open May 22 – Oct 31, unless noted under Exceptions. |
| Kokanee | 10 per day unless noted under Exceptions. | Open all year. |
| Salmon and Steelhead | In the aggregate: 2 adult salmon or steelhead per day, 20 per year. 5 jack salmon per day, 2 daily jack limits in possession, with the exception that one additional hatchery steelhead may be retained per day for a total. | Closed in all waters unless noted by species under Exceptions. |
| Sturgeon | Catch-and-release only. | Lakes: Open all year. Streams: Open during trout, salmon or steelhead seasons. |
| Bass | Lakes: 5 per day, 3 daily limits in possession unless noted under Exceptions. Streams: No limit. | Lakes: Open all year. Streams: Open during trout, salmon or steelhead seasons only, except portions of Columbia River tributaries flooded by Bonneville and The. |
| Bluegill, Catfish, Crappie, Other Sunfish, Walleye, Yellow Perch, Whit. | No limit. | Lakes: Open all year. Streams: Open during trout, salmon or steelhead seasons only, except portions of Columbia River tributaries flooded by Bonneville and The. |
Limits as printed in the 2026 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations (ODFW, eRegulations edition) (Central Zone page), read November 2, 2026. Lake, river and bay pages print any water exception.
Near Bend
Places close to Bend
- Deschutes River Woods5 miles
- Eagle Crest14 miles
- Redmond15 miles
- Three Rivers17 miles
- Sisters20 miles
County fishing page for Bend
- Deschutes Countyseat: Bend
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Shorelines and riffles near Bend, photographed
Photo: Bonnie Moreland, Public domain
Photo: Bonnie Moreland, Public domain
Photo: Bonnie Moreland, Public domain
Photo: Bonnie Moreland, Public domain
Anglers renting rooms in Bend ask these
Which lake guide is next to Bend?
Three Creek Lake, 16 miles west.
Where do boats from Bend usually launch?
Brooks Park on Deschutes River, under a mile away.
Where can kids cast from a dock or jetty near Bend?
No mapped pier close by; check the lake pages.
Can a Bend angler pick up bait before launching?
Bi-Mart (Bend), under a mile away.
What county is Bend in?
Deschutes County; its county page maps every OSMB launch.
What does an Oregon license cost a visitor to Bend?
From outside Oregon the annual angling license is $138.
Which lake around Bend covers the most acres?
Paulina Lake, about 1,371 acres, 23 miles away.
Which other Oregon town pages are near Bend?
Closest: Deschutes River Woods (5 miles), Eagle Crest (14 miles) and Redmond (15 miles).
Does ODFW stock water near Bend?
Fall River, 21 miles away, with 16 releases on the schedule (planned, not confirmed).
Which events launch near Bend?
Organizer pages list 2 events here, all already fished.
Which record-list waters lie near Bend?
Brown Trout, 28 lb 5 oz, from Paulina Lake.