Scott Lake Fishing in Lane County, Oregon

• Overview

  The Lane County entry here is Scott Lake, in Oregon. It stands 4,810 feet above sea level. At about 36 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. Sisters sits 18 miles from here and is the nearest stop. For a city, Eugene is 60 miles off. Water in the same corner: 1.1 miles away is Coffee Lake, 1.2 miles out stands Benson Lake, 1.2 miles away is Elf Lake, 1.3 miles out stands Campers Lake and 1.4 miles away is Melakwa Lake. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Scott Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Lane County records list rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, largescale sucker and Coho salmon among the fish reported. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Scott Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 28°F in December and 56°F in August. Some winters cap it and some do not. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Expect Scott Lake to follow that timing. A settled week fishes better than a changeable one.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Benson/Tenas Trailhead is the nearest mapped car park, half a mile out. A camping area sits within 160 yards of here. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Coffee Lake at 1.1 miles is the sensible second choice. The position on Scott Lake is worth confirming on the day.