Fishing Twin Lakes in Linn County, Oregon

• Overview

  The Linn County entry here is Twin Lakes, in Oregon. It lies 4,895 feet above sea level. Small enough that any disturbance crosses the whole surface. On size it sits at the modest end of our Linn County list. For supplies, Sisters is 22 miles out. It is 63 miles to Salem, the nearest city. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Twin Lakes

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Linn County records list rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, bluegill, largescale sucker and largemouth bass among the fish reported. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. At Twin Lakes the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 59°F; the cold one sits at 30°F. Whether it freezes depends on the year. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Twin Lakes runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Should this one be busy, Train Lake is 0.3 miles off. What applies at Twin Lakes may have changed since it was mapped.