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sible by auto all the way from Bend, Redmond, and Prineville, where 
the main roads into Central Oregon branch off. Splendid camping 
grounds are available at almost any place along the river. Dolly 
Vardens and rainbows abound in the fast flowing clear stream. Frem 
the Metolius, by trail, Square Lake, Long Lake and Wasco Lake 
may be reached with ease. There are several other small and exceed- 
ingly picturesque lakes in the vicinity, most of which are stocked 
with Eastern brook trout and rainbows, many weighing as heavy as 
six pounds. They are gamey fish for the fisherman who enjoys a 
scrap on the end of his line. Suttles Lake is easily reached by 
automobile from the Metolius, and affords splendid bathing and fish- 
ing. On the Metolius are two summer resort hotels, the Midway Ranch, 
of which Dan Heisig is proprietor, and the ranch home of H. K. Allen, 
at Allendale, a few miles below the Heising ranch. Mr. Heising 
always has pack horses available for persons wishing to pack into the 
‘interior, 
There are few lakes in Oregon that have the natural beauty 
possessed by Crescent, Odell, Paulina and East Lakes. All of these 
lakes may be reached without difficulty at this time of the year. 
There are most favorable camping grounds and the waters abound 
in large, scrappy fish, which, by the way, are biting good now. In 
season, there is always good hunting in the districts around these 
lakes. For those desiring to obtain huckleberries in season, it may 
be said that they are plentiful. Good accommodations may be 
obtained at Odell Lake, and guides may be secured to pilot parties 
wishing to take extended interior trips. 
Paulina and East Lakes are thirty miles south of Bend, and 
about twelve miles from the main highway to La Pine. The reputa- 
tion of these lakes to give up trout weighing as heavy as sixteen 
pounds is well known to local fishermen. At East Lake there are 
hot and mineral springs. These lakes are located in the Paulina pre- 
serve, where it is not uncommon to see deer and bear browsing along 
the banks. These animals are protected by law and it is unlawful at 
all times to kill them. 
The reputation of the Deschutes River as a rendezvous for 
anglers from all parts of the Northwest is well known. The fishing 
season started late in this locality, but sportsmen report it to be at 
its" best now. The river is accessible at almost any point and the 
Crane Prairie district has just been opened to automobile travel. 
_ Lava, Cultus and Twin Lakes all abound in fine, scrappy trout. Twin 
Lakes was planted to steelheads about five years ago, and in the 
last two years some great sport has been experienced with this variety, 
weighing from four to twelve pounds. Twin Lakes are located near 
the road from Bend to Crane Prairie, forty miles from Bend. 
It is a rarity for fishermen not to come home without catching 
enough of Central Oregon trout to make their trip worth while. This 
is the ideal season of the year to come into Central Oregon. The days 
are warm, nights cool. Bring plenty of bedding and wraps. The 
water everywhere is of the very best. The scenery is splendid. 
