Fishing Clackamas Lake in Clackamas County, Oregon

• Overview

  In Oregon, Clackamas Lake belongs to Clackamas County. Land around it is open valley. Small at around 3 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. On size it sits at the modest end of our Clackamas County list. Mount Hood Village at 21 miles is the nearest place to stop. The nearest city of size is Gresham, 43 miles away. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Clackamas Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Fish documented in Clackamas County include Coho salmon, rainbow trout, Chinook salmon and cutthroat trout. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. At Clackamas Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August near 59°F and January near 29°F on the long-run figures. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. It sets the rhythm of the year at Clackamas Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. Overnight stays are possible half a mile away. There are toilets mapped about half a mile away. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Timothy Lake sits 2.7 miles off and takes the overflow. Nothing on Clackamas Lake should be assumed from this page alone.