Local Area Guide: Things to do / Activities / Attractions

Lake Simtustus is a fisherman`s dream! With such a wide variety of fish species offers you a variety of ways to catch them! Trolling seems like the most popular hobby, but fly fishing, lure casting, and bobber beer fishing all have success. The Deschutes River is world renowned for its fly fishing for Redband trout and Steelhead. Rainbow trout, brown trout, kokanee, smallmouth bass, and largemouth bass are all waiting for the challenge! Redband trout and Steelhead can be caught on the Lower Deschutes River just below Pelton Dam.

There are a number of guide services for the Lower Deschutes.

Lake Simtustus Resort is on the Northern Boundary of an expansive "dark skies area", one of the largest in the USA and is one of the premier locations in the USA to truly see the true beauty of our night skies. We have accented Lake Simtustus Resort with red night lights to help keep things magnificently dark. A few quotes:

"Central Oregon is one of the most amazing places to dive, deep into your night skies!"

"The crystal clear nights and lack of light pollution create the perfect scene to look for other beings."

Here`s our pick of places to eat in and around the resort!

Local Shopping if you need anything during your visit to Lake Simtustus: 1st Check the Lake Simtutstus Store at entrance to the Resort. 

Palisades Shopping Center - BiMart and Grocery Outlet 

1555 US-97, Madras Oregon 97741

Safeway: Groceries, Deli, Bakery, Pharmacy 

80 NE Cedar St, Madras, OR 97741