Jude Lake Fishing in Marion County, Oregon

• Overview

  Out in Marion County, Oregon, sits Jude Lake. This is mixed woodland ground. Surface area runs to about 6 acres — small enough to read in one session. Warm Springs is the closest place, 25 miles off. Then Madras, 35 miles, and Culver, 35 miles. Other water nearby: Russ Lake 0.2 miles away, Triangle Lake some 0.7 miles off, Blue Lake 1.4 miles away, Fish Lake some 2.9 miles off and Lower Lake 2.9 miles away. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Jude Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. County-wide records name bluegill, largemouth bass, largescale sucker, rainbow trout and cutthroat trout. The county list is broader than any single water. Read Jude Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical August readings run about 57°F; by January the average is down near 29°F. Spring and autumn are the strongest, but nothing is truly closed. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Jude Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. You can camp half a mile off, which suits an early start. There are toilets mapped about half a mile away. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. For a change of water, Russ Lake is 0.2 miles distant. Signs at Jude Lake carry more weight than any list.