Dublin Lake in Multnomah County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  The Multnomah County entry here is Dublin Lake, in Oregon. What surrounds it is open valley. This is a pocket water of some 2 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. The closest town, Cascade Locks, is 5 miles distant. Stevenson is 6.8 miles and Carson 9.8 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Dublin Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Records held for Multnomah County cover Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, rainbow trout and common carp. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Read Dublin Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  August runs about 62°F on average, January about 33°F. Whether it freezes depends on the year. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. It holds true on Dublin Lake more years than not. The week either side of a change of season often fishes hardest.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. You can camp about 80 yards away, going by the mapping. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. For a change of water, Hazel Lake is 4.1 miles distant. Check the position on Dublin Lake before loading the car.