Olallie Lake Fishing Guide, Marion County, Oregon

• Overview

  Marion County, Oregon, is where Olallie Lake sits. Beyond the shoreline you have rolling hill. Surface area is around 195 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. The bank runs about 3.1 miles all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. Size puts it in the front rank of our Marion County list. 26 miles away sits Warm Springs, the nearest town. After that come Mill City at 34 miles and Culver at 34 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Olallie Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. County-wide records name bluegill, largemouth bass, largescale sucker, rainbow trout and cutthroat trout. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Treat Olallie Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 55°F in August and bottom out at 28°F in January. The calendar is generous: something works in nearly every month. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Olallie Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. There is a slipway on the shore, half a mile from the water we list. A camping area sits within half a mile of here. There are toilets mapped about half a mile away. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. The nearest alternative is Head Lake, 0.7 miles out. Where Olallie Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.