Kellogg Lake near Milwaukie: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  You will find Kellogg Lake in Clackamas County, Oregon. It sits at 46 feet above sea level. About 17 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It lies lower than most water we list in Oregon. Nearest town is Milwaukie, 0.6 miles off. The nearest city of size is Portland, 6.2 miles away. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Kellogg Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Public occurrence data for Clackamas County names Coho salmon, rainbow trout, Chinook salmon, cutthroat trout and smallmouth bass. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. On Kellogg Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical August readings run about 68°F; by December the average is down near 41°F. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. On Kellogg Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. There is a ramp at Milwaukie Bay Boat Launch, half a mile out. Public data has parking about 140 yards from the shore. There is a pier recorded roughly half a mile away. Public toilets are recorded roughly half a mile off. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. River Forest Lake at 1.9 miles is the sensible second choice. For Kellogg Lake in particular, ask before you travel.