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Prineville Reservoir above the Crooked River has rainbows, smallmouth and crappie.
Looking for the latest Prineville Reservoir 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 Prineville Reservoir.
Water level
There is no public daily water level gauge for Prineville Reservoir that we can show here. Check with the managing agency or a local shop for the latest.
Wind forecast
Prineville Reservoir fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Fall trout are near the surface on cool days.
Leeches and streamers near the points.
Stocking report
See the ODFW weekly trout stocking schedule for the latest stocking at Prineville Reservoir and other Oregon waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Prineville Reservoir, bring: Woolly Bugger #4-8, Mini Leech #8-10, Clouser Minnow #2-4, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Scud Bomb #12-16, Pitching Leech #10.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Prineville Reservoir lake details
| Access | Prineville Reservoir State Park. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 3,250 ft |
| Nearest town | Prineville, Oregon |
| Best season | Spring through fall |
| Fish | Rainbows, smallmouth and crappie |
| 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 | Ice fishing in cold winters. |
| Camping | Prineville Reservoir State Park |
| Kids | Yes. |
| Good to know | Low water late in the year. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Ice in cold winters.
Spring
Spring trout.
Summer
Bass.
Fall
Fall trout.
How to get there
From Prineville, take Juniper Canyon Road south to the state park.