Hemlock Lake in Klamath County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Within Klamath County, Oregon, you have Hemlock Lake. Elevation runs to 6,145 feet. The water measures roughly 7 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. By elevation it is in the upper part of our Oregon listings. Shady Cove sits 30 miles from here and is the nearest stop. The big place round here is Eugene, 108 miles distant. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Hemlock Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Across Klamath County, recorded fish include rainbow trout, klamath largescale sucker, brook trout and yellow perch. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. The near bank of Hemlock Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August near 56°F and December near 26°F on the long-run figures. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. At Hemlock Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. The water borders Sky Lakes Wilderness, so expect the reserve rules to apply. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. For a change of water, Holst Lake is 0.4 miles distant. Treat Hemlock Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.