Fishing at Mildred Lake, Marion County, Oregon

• Overview

  Set in Marion County, Oregon, this is Mildred Lake. The ground around here is open valley. Surface area runs to about 3 acres — small enough to read in one session. On size it sits at the modest end of our Marion County list. Warm Springs sits 29 miles from the bank. The big place round here is Gresham, 58 miles distant. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Mildred Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Open biodiversity records for Marion County list bluegill, largemouth bass, largescale sucker, rainbow trout and cutthroat trout. The county list is broader than any single water. Read Mildred Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August to average close to 58°F, with December the cold end at about 30°F. Conditions shift steadily rather than sharply. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Mildred Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Slideout Lake at 0.4 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the current arrangement for Mildred Lake.