Wakefield Waterhole near Lakeview: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Within Lake County, Oregon, you have Wakefield Waterhole. Elevation runs to 5,755 feet. This is a tiny water, and one quiet approach covers all of it. It is a small entry by Lake County standards. Supplies mean a trip to Lakeview, 18 miles off. Reno sits 180 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Wakefield Waterhole

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Fish documented in Lake County include rainbow trout, Sacramento sucker, warner sucker and brown bullhead. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Read Wakefield Waterhole for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  August runs about 66°F on average, January about 29°F. The season stretches long at both ends here. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Wakefield Waterhole runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. This one is mapped as intermittent, so a wasted trip is a real risk in a dry year. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Should this one be busy, Lucky Reservoir is 1.1 miles off. For Wakefield Waterhole in particular, ask before you travel.