Fishing at Scout Lake, Hood River County, Oregon

• Overview

  In Oregon, Scout Lake belongs to Hood River County. The surface lies 4,022 feet up. The water measures roughly 3 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Most waters listed here for Hood River County are larger. Cascade Locks at 8.3 miles is the nearest place to stop. The big place round here is Gresham, 31 miles distant. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Scout Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Fish documented in Hood River County include Coho salmon, Chinook salmon, largemouth bass, bluegill and black crappie. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Scout Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 31°F and August at about 60°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Temperature moves within a narrow band, and so does the fishing. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. It holds true on Scout Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. A campsite lies half a mile away for anyone staying over. Toilets show in mapping about half a mile away. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. The nearest alternative is Wahtum Lake, 0.8 miles out. Confirm access to Scout Lake locally before you travel.