Grenet Lake in Linn County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Linn County, Oregon, is where Grenet Lake sits. Everything around it is open valley. At roughly 4 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Sisters sits 23 miles from the bank. Salem is the closest city, 63 miles away. Not far off: Green Peak Lake a touch under 0.7 miles, Mowich Lake 0.9 miles away, Blue Lake a touch under 1.2 miles, Duffy Lake 1.2 miles away and Red Butte Lake a touch under 1.3 miles. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Grenet Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Records held for Linn County cover rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, bluegill and largescale sucker. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Grenet Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 29°F to 57°F. Neither winter nor summer shuts things down for long. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Plan any trip to Grenet Lake around it. The first warm days of the year bring fish shallow quickly.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. The nearest alternative is Green Peak Lake, 0.7 miles out. Rules at Grenet Lake are worth checking on the day.