Fishing North Lake in Hood River County, Oregon

• Overview

  You will find North Lake in Hood River County, Oregon. It sits in mixed woodland. Small at around 9 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Carson is the closest place, 6.5 miles off. It is 34 miles to Gresham, the nearest city. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive. Quiet on weekdays, busier when the weather turns fine.

• Where to Fish on North Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Reported across Hood River County: Coho salmon, Chinook salmon and largemouth bass. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. North Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give August about 60°F and January about 31°F. Fishing continues through most of the calendar, with quiet spells rather than closures. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Plan any trip to North Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Expect 0.9 miles away in from where the car goes. You can camp about 150 yards away, going by the mapping. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Should this one be busy, Rainy Lake is 1.1 miles off. Treat North Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.