Lizard Lake Fishing in Linn County, Oregon

• Overview

  Look for Lizard Lake in Linn County, Oregon. The surface lies 5,075 feet up. You can fish the entire water from one spot if you pick it well. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Linn County. Start from Sisters, 28 miles down the road. The big place round here is Salem, 62 miles distant. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lizard Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Fish documented in Linn County include rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, bluegill, largescale sucker and largemouth bass. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. The shape of Lizard Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 57°F for August and 30°F for December. Conditions shift steadily rather than sharply. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Plan any trip to Lizard Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Bingham Lake sits 1 mile off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to Lizard Lake locally before you travel.