Antone Ranch is a private 37,000 acre working ranch in the Ochoco Mountains, approximately 30 minutes from Mitchell in Eastern Oregon. Accommodation is onsite, consisting of large and small cabins. The property can bring in their own chef to cater for your crew.
Odell Lake is one of the blue giants of the Deschutes National Forest. This large lake is 3562 acres, 6 miles long and 1 1/2 miles wide, and reaches a depth of 282 ft. The average depth is 132 ft. which makes it ideal habitat for a fishing shoot. The lake is stocked with trout (Mackinaw) and bull trout. Rainbow trout, kokanee salmon and whitefish also naturally reproduce in this lake. Odell Lake is managed as a trophy lake trout fishery.
The Odell Lake jetty is a large area underneath the resort and would be excellent for recreational shoots with a boating or fishing aspect. Or, for atmospheric projects such as horror films. The resort has a restaurant and cabins available for use as production offices and sleeping.
Odell Lake also has beautiful campsites found in thick forests and some excellent wind surfing. Boats are the most effective way to fish this lake but be aware of afternoon winds; the lake can get dangerously rough.
Motorized and non-motorized boats are allowed on this body of water.
Crane Prairie Reservoir is located off the Cascade Lakes Highway and can be reached from either the Sunriver or Bend side. The Crane Prairie Reservoir is a huge lake perfect for fly fishing, standup paddleboarding, and any water sports shoots. The water is very clear allowing for beautiful shots of the area.
The reservoir is located in the Deschutes National Forest just off the scenic Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway. Crane Prairie Reservoir offers a variety of recreation opportunities, including fishing, boating and swimming with glimpses of South Sister and Mt. Bachelor on the horizon. With cabins and tent sites, this is a great location for a recreational shoot. There are also fish cleaning stations and Deschutes National Forest restrooms.
images taken mid-August late afternoon.
Crane Prairie Resort is located off the Cascade Lakes Highway and can be reached from either the Sunriver or Bend side. Featuring the Crane Prairie Reservoir, a huge lake perfect for fly fishing, standup paddleboarding, and any water sports shoots.
The resort is located in the Deschutes National Forest just off the scenic Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway. Crane Prairie Reservoir offers a variety of recreation opportunities, including fishing, boating and swimming with glimpses of South Sister and Mt. Bachelor on the horizon. With cabins and tent sites, this is a great location for a recreational shoot.
