Lost Creek Lake Fishing near Shady Cove, Oregon

• Overview

  Lost Creek Lake belongs to Jackson County, Oregon. It lies 1,827 feet above sea level. It covers about 3.9 sq miles, which means weather matters as much as tactics. The bank runs about 21 miles in total, split between open shore and sheltered corners. It is the biggest water on our Jackson County list. For a base, Shady Cove sits 10 miles out. The nearest city of size is Eugene, 97 miles away. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lost Creek Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Open biodiversity records for Jackson County list rainbow trout, black crappie, largemouth bass, brown bullhead and bluegill. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Lost Creek Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 67°F and December near 37°F. Cooler months are the productive ones on most of this water. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. It holds true on Lost Creek Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. A made slipway is half a mile from here, which settles the boat question. There is a jetty half a mile off, worth knowing on a busy day. Overnight stays are possible about half a mile out, where camping is mapped. Public toilets are recorded roughly half a mile off. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. The nearest alternative is Peyton Reservoir, 2.2 miles out. None of that is settled for Lost Creek Lake in what we hold.