I arrived at Crane Prairie on Memorial Day expecting to find a full campground. Seeing all the RV traffic headed down Hwy58 while I was driving up should have tipped me off. The Crane Prairie Campground was mostly empty. I had a campsite reserved. There were three campsites below mine occupied and the one next to me taken by a young couple, but they were gone Tuesday morning.

I like to beach my drifter just north of my campsite which is seldom shared by another boat and reduces the distance to where I like to fish.

Tuesday brought only two long distance releases, but my first day usually is more about finding what works.
Wednesday I landed my best Cranebow of the trip.

That big tail took me on 6 line screaming runs!
Another nice Crane Prairie Rainbow!

Love the scenery!
South Sister

Broken Top

Mt Bachelor

Soon to be new mama doe!

And her about to be kicked loose yearlings

Life is good!


I like to beach my drifter just north of my campsite which is seldom shared by another boat and reduces the distance to where I like to fish.

Tuesday brought only two long distance releases, but my first day usually is more about finding what works.
Wednesday I landed my best Cranebow of the trip.

That big tail took me on 6 line screaming runs!
Another nice Crane Prairie Rainbow!

Love the scenery!
South Sister

Broken Top

Mt Bachelor

Soon to be new mama doe!

And her about to be kicked loose yearlings

Life is good!