Fishing at Coon Lake, Lincoln County, Oregon

• Overview

  Coon Lake is one of the Lincoln County waters in Oregon. The coast is 0.8 miles away. Small enough that any disturbance crosses the whole surface. On size it sits at the modest end of our Lincoln County list. For supplies, Lincoln City is 5.2 miles out. The nearest city of size is Salem, 48 miles away. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Coon Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Lincoln County records list rainbow trout, jack mackerel and flathead grey mullet among the fish reported. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. At Coon Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 59°F, the coldest about 44°F. Fishing continues through most of the calendar, with quiet spells rather than closures. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Expect Coon Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Westwind Ferry Landing gives a made launch, half a mile off. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. Public data records a pier about half a mile out. Toilets show in mapping about half a mile away. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. If the gate is shut, Spring Creek at 4.2 miles is the nearest alternative. For Coon Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.