Fishing at Long Lake, Lane County, Oregon

• Overview

  Long Lake is one of the Lane County waters in Oregon. Elevation runs to 4,741 feet. It measures about 32 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The nearest town is Oakridge, 19 miles away. For a city, Eugene is 53 miles off. Water in the same corner: Upper Quinn Lake at about 0.6 miles, Lower Quinn Lake 0.9 miles, Lower Eddeeleo Lake at about 1.2 miles, Swan Lake 1.2 miles and Gander Lake at about 1.6 miles. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Long Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Records held for Lane County cover rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, largescale sucker, Coho salmon and Chinook salmon. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. The shape of Long Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August to average close to 57°F, with December the cold end at about 29°F. A lid forms in a hard winter only. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Expect Long Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Should this one be busy, Upper Quinn Lake is 0.6 miles off. Check the position at Long Lake before loading the car.