Fishing Little Lake in Jefferson County, Oregon

• Overview

  Little Lake lies in Jefferson County, Oregon. Elevation runs to 4,908 feet. This is a tiny water, and one quiet approach covers all of it. It is a small entry by Jefferson County standards. The town to know is Sisters, 17 miles out. After that come Culver at 29 miles and Terrebonne at 32 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Little Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Survey and observation records for Jefferson County include rainbow trout, bull trout, smallmouth bass, sockeye salmon and largemouth bass. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Little Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 58°F in August and bottoms out near 28°F in January. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Plan any trip to Little Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Should this one be busy, Round Lake is 1.6 miles off. For Little Lake in particular, ask before you travel.