The first thing we say when we launch our boat at Paulina is welcome to the South Deschutes county aquarium. Paulina is just a magnificent place. Nestled at 6300 feet this is one of the highest elevation lakes we guide. Formed by a supervolcano 75,000 years ago, this lake, and its sister lake East lake, are surrounded on all sides by towering walls of cinder and steep pine slopes. In the spring you will find snow banks around the lake and a snow capped Paulina peak on one side of the caldera. The beauty here is half the experience. The fishing here is the better half. Paulina is known for its large population of trophy sized Brown and Rainbow trout. It is not uncommon to find fish over 10lb here. Many biologists believe the next state record Brown is living in the depths of this lake. Near the shoreline you will find crystal clear spring and snowmelt fed waters. This is where the term aquarium comes from. On a windless day, you can see around 30 feet deep before it begins to turn too blue. There are not too many bad days out here. While the Browns are what most people choose to target here, a healthy population of Rainbow trout and Kokanee cruise the shallows in the Spring and Fall.  It can be great fishing with dries, streamers or nymphs during these seasons. Every year this lake provides jaw dropping experiences for all anglers. 

Full day trips for 1-2 Anglers start at $600. Each additional angler is $100 up to 4 anglers per boat.

Half day trips for 1-2 anglers start at $550. Each additional angler is $100 up to 4 anglers per boat.

We recommend a 5wt or 6wt rod of your choice. Lunches not provided. We will have a cooler with soft drinks and waters as well as a small selection of snacks. We have space for your belongings in the cooler.

We do recommend a hat, polarized sunglasses, sunscreen, and layers dependent upon weather conditions.