Questionmark Lake Fishing in Deschutes County, Oregon

• Overview

  You will find Questionmark Lake in Deschutes County, Oregon. Height above sea level is 5,325 feet. Small at around 7 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Three Rivers lies 22 miles from the water. The big place round here is Eugene, 60 miles distant. Not far off: Copepod Lake at 0.2 miles, Ledge Lake out at 0.3 miles, Island Lake at 0.5 miles, Gnat Lake out at 0.5 miles and Dumbbell Lake at 0.8 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Questionmark Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. County-wide records name rainbow trout, brook trout, mountain whitefish, brown trout and largemouth bass. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. The shape of Questionmark Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 27°F in December to roughly 56°F in August. In milder years the surface never sets. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Questionmark Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Overnight stays are possible 0.9 miles away. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. If the gate is shut, Copepod Lake at 0.2 miles is the nearest alternative. The position on Questionmark Lake is worth confirming on the day.