OCHOCO DISTRICT 2nd  BULL SEASON   First period hunters enjoyed above average success in the Ochoco and Maury units.  Elk appear scattered across public and private lands, at all elevations. Last year’s above average calf numbers should provide improved opportunities for yearling bulls, with a good carry over of mature bulls noted in the Maury and Ochoco units. The cold weather and forecast precipitation should help improve chances for success. Hunters in the Ochoco Unit are ... [full story]

ANTELOPE FLAT RESERVOIR: Opportunities for 12-14 inch rainbow trout are fair. Illegally introduced bullhead have had a negative impact on trout angling CLEAR LAKE: Clear Lake, located about 20 miles west of Maupin, has been stocked with keeper trout and should offer good angling opportunity. COLUMBIA RIVER FROM BONNEVILLE RESERVOIR TO JOHN DAY DAM: Bass fishing has been good in the main Columbia and backwaters. Anglers are reporting good catch rates of nice bass in shallow water ... [full story]

GENERAL:  Recent cool temperatures and precipitation has improved hunting conditions for big game.  Local federal land management agencies may be conducting fall burning which could impact hunters. Consult Prineville BLM (416-6700) or Ochoco National Forest (416-6500) for the latest on  prescribed fires and access. 1ST BULL SEASON:       Elk appear scattered across public and private lands, at all elevations.  Last years above average calf numbers should provide improved opportunities for yearling bulls, with a good ... [full story]

ANTELOPE FLAT RESERVOIR: Anglers are reporting good success on rainbow trout from 12-16 inches. This is a great time of year to target Antelope Flat. Reservoir is low so small boats or float tubes are recommended.BIG LAVA LAKE: Anglers are encouraged to get a last day or two in at this lake before it closes to angling for the season. The rainbow are numerous and in excellent condition. While no one can guarantee the bite ... [full story]

ANTELOPE FLAT RESERVOIR: Anglers are reporting good success on rainbow trout from 12-16 inches. BIG LAVA LAKE : Anglers are catching stringers of trout and the fish are in excellent condition averaging 13 to 16 inches in size. CLEAR LAKE : Clear Lake , located about 20 miles west of Maupin, has been stocked with keeper trout and should offer good angling opportunity. COLUMBIA RIVER FROM BONNEVILLE RESERVOIR TO JOHN DAY DAM: Bass fishing has ... [full story]

ANTELOPE FLAT RESERVOIR: – Anglers are reporting good success on rainbow trout from 12-16 inches. BIG LAVA LAKE : Anglers are catching stringers of trout and the fish are in excellent condition averaging 13 to 16 inches in size. CLEAR LAKE : Clear Lake , located about 20 miles west of Maupin, has been stocked with keeper trout and should offer good angling opportunity. COLUMBIA RIVER FROM BONNEVILLE RESERVOIR TO JOHN DAY DAM: Bass fishing ... [full story]

ANTELOPE FLAT RESERVOIR: No recent reports. Opportunities for carryover rainbow trout from 10-18 inches are good. Anglers should fish the deeper water near the dam this time of year. BIG LAVA LAKE : Anglers have had good success over the past week. The fish are in excellent condition averaging 15 to 16 inches in size. CLEAR LAKE : Clear Lake , located about 20 miles west of Maupin, has been stocked with keeper trout and ... [full story]

ANTELOPE FLAT RESERVOIR: Opportunities for carryover rainbow trout from 10-18 inches are good; however anglers are reporting mixed success. Anglers should fish the deeper water near the dam this time of year. BIG LAVA LAKE : Like last week, angler success has been a little on the slow side. Folks are still catching fish though the success rate has gone down compared to several weeks ago. CLEAR LAKE : Clear Lake , located about 20 ... [full story]

ANTELOPE FLAT RESERVOIR: Opportunities for carryover rainbow trout from 10-18 inches are good; however anglers are reporting mixed success. Anglers should fish the deeper water near the dam this time of year. BIG LAVA LAKE : Angler success has been a little on the slow side. Folks are still catching fish though the success rate has gone down compared to several weeks ago. CLEAR LAKE : Clear Lake , located about 20 miles west of ... [full story]

ANTELOPE FLAT RESERVOIR: Opportunities for carryover rainbow trout from 10-18 inches are good, however anglers are reporting mixed success. Anglers should fish the deeper water near the dam this time of year. BIG LAVA LAKE: Angler success is fair to good with some nice fish showing up in the creel. CLEAR LAKE: Clear Lake, located about 20 miles west of Maupin, has been stocked with keeper trout and should offer good angling opportunity. COLUMBIA RIVER ... [full story]

ANTELOPE FLAT RESERVOIR: Opportunities for carryover rainbow trout from 10-18 inches are good, however anglers are reporting mixed success. Anglers should fish the deeper water near the dam this time of year. BIG LAVA LAKE: Angler success is fair. Anglers are catching enough fish to make it worth the trip. And the fish being caught are in great shape including some worth writing home about. CLEAR LAKE: Clear Lake, located about 20 miles west of ... [full story]

ANTELOPE FLAT RESERVOIR: Opportunities for carryover rainbow trout from 10-18 inches are good, however anglers are reporting mixed success. Anglers should fish the deeper water near the dam this time of year. BIG LAVA LAKE: Angler success has picked up. Anglers fishing the bottom with powerbait or worms are having success along with those anglers trolling lures and fly anglers. The fish being caught are in excellent condition. CLEAR LAKE: Clear Lake, located about 20 ... [full story]

ANTELOPE FLAT RESERVOIR: Opportunities for carryover rainbow trout from 10-18 inches are good, however anglers are reporting mixed success. Anglers should fish the deeper water near the dam this time of year. BIG LAVA LAKE: Angler success has picked up. Anglers fishing the bottom with powerbait or worms are having success along with those anglers trolling lures and fly anglers. The fish being caught are in excellent condition. CLEAR LAKE: Clear Lake, located about 20 ... [full story]