Little Lake Fishing near Veneta, Oregon

• Overview

  Little Lake lies in Lane County, Oregon. It lies 719 feet above sea level. About 11 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. 14 miles away sits Veneta, the nearest town. For a city, Eugene is 26 miles off. Nearby, in order: Triangle Lake a touch under 0.6 miles, Forcia and Larsen Reservoir 8.6 miles, Noti Creek Reservoir a touch under 13 miles, Rambo Reservoir 14 miles and Fern Ridge Lake a touch under 15 miles. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Little Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Across Lane County, recorded fish include rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, largescale sucker, Coho salmon and Chinook salmon. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Little Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 62°F, the coldest about 40°F. A lid forms in a hard winter only. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Little Lake. Overcast days spread the fishing across more hours.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. There is a ramp at Triangle Lake Boat Launch, half a mile out. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. If the gate is shut, Triangle Lake at 0.6 miles is the nearest alternative. For Little Lake in particular, ask before you travel.