Fourmile Lake, Oregon: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  The Klamath County entry here is Fourmile Lake, in Oregon. Elevation runs to 5,761 feet. It measures some 626 acres, and wind has room to build across it. Around 5.8 miles of bank, which is a long day on foot. It is among the larger waters listed here for Klamath County. 28 miles away sits Eagle Point, the nearest town. Eugene sits 117 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Fourmile Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Species logged across Klamath County include rainbow trout, klamath largescale sucker, brook trout and yellow perch. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. On Fourmile Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 28°F in December to roughly 57°F in August. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Plan around that when you fish Fourmile Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Records list it as a dammed water rather than a natural one, which shows in the shape of the basin. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Failing this one, try Woodpecker Lake, 0.9 miles away. For Fourmile Lake in particular, ask before you travel.