Threemile Lake, Oregon: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Threemile Lake sits within Douglas County in Oregon. Tidal water begins 0.4 miles from here. Around 69 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. Around 2.8 miles of margin, front to back. It lies lower than most water we list in Oregon. Reedsport at 5.7 miles is the nearest place to stop. It is 57 miles to Eugene, the nearest city. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Threemile Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. County-wide records name rainbow trout, cutthroat trout and tyee sucker. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Threemile Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year August sits at 60°F and January at 46°F. Fishing continues through most of the calendar, with quiet spells rather than closures. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. It holds true on Threemile Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Butterfly Lake at 1.4 miles is the sensible second choice. The position on Threemile Lake is worth confirming on the day.