Tinhat Pond in Douglas County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Tinhat Pond stands in Douglas County, Oregon. It stands 2,621 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 2 acres — small enough to read in one session. Most waters listed here for Douglas County are larger. Supplies mean a trip to Canyonville, 17 miles off. The nearest city of size is Eugene, 75 miles away. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Tinhat Pond

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Across Douglas County, recorded fish include rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, tyee sucker, Coho salmon and smallmouth bass. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. At Tinhat Pond light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 67°F and December near 39°F. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Tinhat Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Heart Lake at 1.9 miles is the sensible second choice. Nothing on Tinhat Pond should be assumed from this page alone.