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Paulina Lake in Newberry Crater holds big browns and kokanee in deep, clear water.
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Water level
There is no public daily water level gauge for Paulina Lake that we can show here. Check with the managing agency or a local shop for the latest.
Wind forecast
Paulina Lake fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Big browns cruise the shoreline in fall.
Streamers along drop-offs early and late.
Stocking report
See the ODFW weekly trout stocking schedule for the latest stocking at Paulina Lake and other Oregon waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Paulina Lake, bring: Woolly Bugger #4-8, Sparkle Minnow #4-6, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Scud Bomb #12-16, Clouser Minnow #2-6, Pitching Leech #10, Circus Peanut #4.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Paulina Lake lake details
| Access | Newberry National Volcanic Monument road from US-97. |
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| Elevation | About 6,330 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, 3X 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
Kokanee.
Fall
Big browns.
How to get there
From La Pine, take US-97 north and Paulina Lake Road east.