Lucky Lake Fishing in Deschutes County, Oregon

• Overview

  Lucky Lake is one of the Deschutes County listings for Oregon. The water sits 5,200 feet up. It runs to roughly 30 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. Few waters listed in Deschutes County are bigger. Nearest place of any size is Three Rivers, 17 miles away. Sunriver is 18 miles away, with La Pine at 22 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Lucky Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. County-wide records name rainbow trout, brook trout, mountain whitefish and brown trout. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Work Lucky Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 26°F in January up to 58°F in August. Neither winter nor summer shuts things down for long. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lucky Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Lava Lake at 1.5 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm access to Lucky Lake locally before you travel.