Davey Lake Fishing Guide, Marion County, Oregon

• Overview

  Oregon holds Davey Lake, in Marion County. It sits at 5,171 feet above sea level. The whole thing is a single swim; walk it in a minute. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Marion County. The closest town, Warm Springs, is 27 miles away. Mill City follows at 32 miles, then Culver at 34 miles. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Davey Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Survey and observation records for Marion County include bluegill, largemouth bass and largescale sucker. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. On Davey Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give August about 55°F and January about 28°F. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Plan around that when you fish Davey Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Spinning Lake, 0.4 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Rules at Davey Lake are worth checking on the day.