Lake Patricia in Douglas County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Oregon holds Lake Patricia, in Douglas County. The bank gives way to farm and woodlot. Small enough that any disturbance crosses the whole surface. Our Douglas County list holds plenty of bigger water. The closest town, Oakridge, is 32 miles away. Then La Pine, 38 miles, and Culp Creek, 44 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Lake Patricia

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. County-wide records name rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, tyee sucker, Coho salmon and smallmouth bass. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Lake Patricia fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August near 57°F and December near 28°F on the long-run figures. Spring and autumn are the strongest, but nothing is truly closed. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. It holds true on Lake Patricia more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. There is a campsite 90 yards from the water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. The nearest alternative is Lake Charline, 0.6 miles out. Where Lake Patricia is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.