Photo of East Lake by Gary Halvorson
Oregon State Archives
RESERVE BEND BAND OF BROTHERS BOAT
The Bend Band of Brothers chapter sponsors a boat that is docked on East Lake which can be reserved and used by all veterans and first responders. The boat is generally operational from Memorial Day thru October 1st. It can be used for fishing or just a day on the water. Bend Band of Brothers started construction on the boat August 24, 2017 and it was launched in 2018.
Photo of East Lake by Gary Halvorson
Oregon State Archives
East Lake
East Lake is located in the Newberry National Volcanic Monument and is a popular fishing destination regularly producing brown trout over 10 pounds. East Lake is 6,381 feet above sea level.
Bend Band of Brothers Boat
Launching the boat on opening day
Bend Band of Brothers Boat
DESCRIPTION OF THE BOAT
• 21ft Aluminum Boat
• Seating for 9 people
• There is space for a wheel chair
• Honda 21hp Outboard Motor
The boat can be reserved from 7am-7pm
Contact: East Lake Resort
Phone: 541-536-2230
There is no charge for veterans,
active military or first responders.
You must know and obey all fishing and motor boat rules for East Lake. Life Jackets will be provided and kept accessible for all persons on the boat. The speed limit on East Lake is 10mph
DIRECTIONS FROM BEND
Take Hwy. 97 south apx. 22 miles
Left on Paulina Lake Road / Rd# 21)
18 miles to East Lake Campground
Latitude: 43.71769
Longitude: -121.20976
Recreation Fee Site:
Parking at this site requires a recreation pass
East Lake Boating Site
MISSION STATEMENT
To provide veterans and current members of
the military with the opportunity to share
friendship, camaraderie and assistance.
OREGON BAND OF BROTHERS
Bend Chapter
Redmond Chapter
Prineville Chapter
Sisters Chapter
LaPine Chapter
We do not require dues to be a member
Oregon Band of Brothers ©2023
501(c)3 Non Profit Organization
Bend Chapter Tax ID# 46-3244602
(W9 provided on request)