Game fish in this segment of the river include rainbow trout, brown trout, and mountain whitefish. Common insects associated with aquatic environment include mayflies, stoneflies, and the caddis fly - all important food sources for fish. Areas near water are important to all wildlife. More Recreation Recreation opportunities the river are a mixture of placid and quiet or tumultuous and energizing. The experience is an individual one.
Choices are avail-able.
Two distinct zones intermingle on the river's journey from Little Lava Lake to Bend. Quieter areas have no trails, limited road access or raftable water. Visitors can canoe, raft, fish or ride mountain bikes for a bit of a workout. They can also go birding, go on a picnic. Some activities blend a bit of both worlds.