Fishing at Alforja Lake, Linn County, Oregon

• Overview

  This water sits in Linn County, Oregon. The surroundings are farm and woodlot. This is a pocket water of some 4 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Sisters at 23 miles is the nearest place to stop. The nearest city of size is Salem, 63 miles away. Alternatives close at hand: Latigo Lake out at 0.3 miles, Cincha Lake 0.3 miles away, Little Cincha Lake out at 0.3 miles, Duffy Lake 1.2 miles away and Toni Lake out at 1.2 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Alforja Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Open biodiversity records for Linn County list rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, bluegill, largescale sucker and largemouth bass. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Alforja Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between December at about 30°F and August at about 59°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Alforja Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. The nearest alternative is Latigo Lake, 0.3 miles out. For Alforja Lake in particular, ask before you travel.