Fishing at Table Lake, Linn County, Oregon

• Overview

  Table Lake stands in Linn County, Oregon. It lies 5,489 feet above sea level. About 7 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. The closest town, Sisters, is 26 miles distant. It is 65 miles to Salem, the nearest city. Within a short drive: Patsy Lake out at 0.7 miles, 1.6 miles away is Jefferson Lake, Hanks Lake out at 1.8 miles, 1.8 miles away is Hunts Lake and Carl Lake out at 2.5 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Table Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Survey and observation records for Linn County include rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, bluegill and largescale sucker. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Read Table Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 54°F at the top of summer and 27°F at the bottom of winter. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Plan around that when you fish Table Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. The nearest alternative is Patsy Lake, 0.7 miles out. Check the position on Table Lake before loading the car.