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East Lake sits inside Newberry Crater, a clear, high lake with browns, rainbows and kokanee.
Looking for the latest East Lake river report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with live flows, current conditions, hatches and the flies working now on the East Lake.
Water level
There is no public daily water level gauge for East Lake that we can show here. Check with the managing agency or a local shop for the latest.
Wind forecast
East Lake fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Cold and close to the end of the season.
Leeches and streamers along the drop-offs.
Stocking report
See the ODFW weekly trout stocking schedule for the latest stocking at East Lake and other Oregon waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to East Lake, bring: Mini Leech #8-10, Woolly Bugger #6-10, Zebra Midge #14-18, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Scud Bomb #12-16, Clouser Minnow #2-6.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
East Lake lake details
| Access | Newberry National Volcanic Monument road from US-97. |
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| Elevation | About 6,380 ft |
| Nearest town | La Pine, Oregon |
| Best season | Late spring through fall |
| Fish | Browns, rainbows and kokanee |
| Regulations | Check the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations and in-season changes before you go. An Oregon angling license is required for anglers 12 and older, plus a combined tag for steelhead and salmon. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 4X tippet |
| Ice fishing | Not accessible in winter. |
| Camping | Newberry campgrounds (seasonal) |
| Kids | Yes in summer. |
| Good to know | Road closes with snow. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Snowed in.
Spring
Opening.
Summer
Callibaetis.
Fall
Browns.
How to get there
From La Pine, take US-97 north and Paulina Lake Road east.