Clear Lake near Veneta: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Clear Lake is a Lane County water, Oregon side. The water sits 367 feet up. The water measures roughly 20 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Supplies mean a trip to Veneta, 7.3 miles off. Beyond it, Junction City at 7.6 miles and Eugene at 8.3 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Clear Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Across Lane County, recorded fish include rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, largescale sucker, Coho salmon and Chinook salmon. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Anyone new to Clear Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 41°F to 68°F. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. It holds true on Clear Lake more years than not. Fish feed harder before a change in weather than after it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Fern Ridge Lake sits 3.4 miles off and takes the overflow. The position on Clear Lake is worth confirming on the day.