Fishing at Pretty Lake, Klamath County, Oregon

• Overview

  Oregon holds Pretty Lake, in Klamath County. Open valley runs right down to the water. This is a pocket water of some 3 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Klamath County. The closest town, Oakridge, is 27 miles away. After that come La Pine at 28 miles and Three Rivers at 34 miles. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Pretty Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Species logged across Klamath County include rainbow trout, klamath largescale sucker, brook trout, yellow perch and sockeye salmon. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Take Pretty Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 28°F to 56°F. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. It holds true on Pretty Lake more years than not. After a storm, the water clears from the edges inwards.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. No launch point is recorded nearby, so this is a bank water unless you carry a boat in. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Failing this one, try Fawn Lake, 0.6 miles away. Check the current arrangement for Pretty Lake.