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Volcanic lake in Newberry Caldera. Hot springs influence.
A quick view of the latest report, gauge, hatch, and fly data available for this water. Missing observations are left unreported rather than estimated.
Recent reports mention shoreline wade fishing, Hot Springs launch, EL Campground area, shoreline wading, White Slide and Obsidian Flow.
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Reference location for this water. Individual reports and gauges may describe other locations; this is not a verified access point.
East Lake location
43.7180, -121.2080
Observations from the last 48 hours. Each measurement and chart describes its named station.
No station-attributed gauge observations are available in the last 48 hours.
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Locations come from the source report. A gauge reference does not establish where every fishing observation was made. Hatches and fly recommendations belong to their individual report.
Fly Fishers Place
Browns are active in the shallows; shoreline wade fishing is the best bet with pontoon or drift boat also viable. Balanced leeches under an indicator in 4-10 feet and streamer patterns are working well.
Reported location: shoreline wade fishing
Hatches in this report: Chironomid, Callibaetis.
Confluence Fly Shop
East Lake is heating up for fall with kokanee beginning to move toward spawning mode, drawing browns and rainbows into the shallows. The leech and streamer bite is the primary focus; dry fly action has largely ended for the season.
Hatches in this report: Callibaetis, Callibaetis, Chironomid, Ant, Beetle, Caddis, Damsel.
Fly And Field
Dry-fly activity has become more limited; subsurface presentations and streamers are increasingly worth focusing on. Leeches and baitfish patterns remain productive options.
Hatches in this report: Callibaetis, Chironomid.
Fly Fishers Place
Fishing well with boat, float tube, and wade access all viable options. Resort is closed but the boat ramp slope is usable.
Hatches in this report: Callibaetis, Waterboatman.
Fly And Field
East Lake is shifting toward subsurface and streamer fishing as kokanee move into spawning areas. Callibaetis are winding down; leeches, streamers, and chironomids are the better options now.
Hatches in this report: Callibaetis, Chironomid.
Fly Fishers Place
Water temps have been heating up quickly due to shallow depth; the lake was rested this past week but guides plan to return. Dawn to noon fishing is recommended, and deep dangle tactics are advised when temps rise.
Hatches in this report: Callibaetis.
Confluence Fly Shop
Dry fly bite is largely over; sub-surface fishing with leeches and streamers is most productive. Fish are moving shallower as kokanee prepare to spawn.
Hatches in this report: Callibaetis.
Fly And Field
Subsurface fishing producing in approximately 10–12 feet of water. Beetles and ants offering topwater opportunities along shorelines.
Hatches in this report: Callibaetis, Chironomid.
Fly Fishers Place
Good fishing with some nice browns showing up near shore; minnows, leeches, and scuds are top choices. Wade fishing the edges and beaches is a solid option without a boat.
Reported location: Hot Springs launch, EL Campground area, shoreline wading
Fly Fishers Place
Callibaetis hatches are good around noon near the White Slide and Obsidian Flow, with ants and beetles working the rest of the day. Water is very low and weedy, making launching larger boats difficult.
Reported location: White Slide and Obsidian Flow
Hatches in this report: Callibaetis.
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