Fishing Ring Lake in Marion County, Oregon

• Overview

  Marion County, Oregon, is where Ring Lake sits. It lies 5,308 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 2 acres — small enough to read in one session. On size it sits at the modest end of our Marion County list. Some 27 miles away sits Warm Springs, the nearest settlement. Mill City lies 33 miles off, Culver another 35 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Ring Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. 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. County-wide records name bluegill, largemouth bass, largescale sucker and rainbow trout. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. At Ring Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 28°F and August at about 55°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Some winters cap it and some do not. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. It holds true on Ring Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. For a change of water, Nekbobets Lake is 0.1 miles distant. Confirm before you fish Ring Lake.