Brown trout are stocked annually, and range from 12-24 inches. Brown trout over 12 pounds have been caught at Crescent, and these fish can easily be confused with thrashing mackinaw in the lowlight hours. Brokenback patterns are the best lure patterns. Muddler minnows, matukas, woolly buggers, and zonkers are wise choices for the flyfisherman. They can be found near Simax Beach, Rainbow Point, and Contorta Point, and you'll find them in most shoal areas during the evening.
Rainbows naturally produce in the streams entering and leaving Crescent Lake.
The small population of rainbows is a result of natural fish management. There are several campgrounds at Crescent Lake, providing numerous sites. See our campground chart for more information. Crescent Lake is located a few miles south of Odell Lake , off of Highway 58. Just east of Odell, look for signs to Crescent.