Little Duffy Lake near Sisters: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Little Duffy Lake is one of the Linn County waters in Oregon. The surface lies 4,895 feet up. Small at around 2 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is a small entry by Linn County standards. Supplies mean a trip to Sisters, 22 miles off. It is 65 miles to Salem, the nearest city. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Little Duffy Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. 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. Survey and observation records for Linn County include rainbow trout, cutthroat trout and bluegill. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Take Little Duffy Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  August runs about 56°F on average, December about 28°F. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Little Duffy Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. For a change of water, Duffy Lake is 0.4 miles distant. For Little Duffy Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.