Fishing Lake of the Woods in Klamath County, Oregon

• Overview

  Lake of the Woods is set in Klamath County, Oregon. Farm and woodlot runs right down to the water. Surface area runs to roughly 1,261 acres, so plan for one area rather than the whole. The margin runs to about 7.2 miles in total. Few waters listed in Klamath County are bigger. Klamath Falls lies 24 miles from the water. Eugene is the closest city, 124 miles away. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lake of the Woods

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Survey and observation records for Klamath County include rainbow trout, klamath largescale sucker and brook trout. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. On Lake of the Woods a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 59°F in August and bottoms out near 28°F in December. The season stretches long at both ends here. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Plan around that when you fish Lake of the Woods.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. A jetty or pier is mapped about half a mile from here. You can camp half a mile off, which suits an early start. A picnic area is mapped about 0.9 miles away. Toilets are 0.9 miles away, which matters on a long session. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. The nearest alternative is Weston Lake, 3 miles out.