Fishing at Warren Lake, Hood River County, Oregon

• Overview

  You will find Warren Lake in Hood River County, Oregon. The ground round it is open valley. At roughly 5 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. The nearest place of any size is Carson, 7.3 miles away. The big place round here is Gresham, 37 miles distant. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Warren Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Species logged across Hood River County include Coho salmon, Chinook salmon and largemouth bass. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Take Warren Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  August runs about 60°F on average, January about 31°F. Fishing continues through most of the calendar, with quiet spells rather than closures. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. It holds true on Warren Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Should this one be busy, Bear Lake is 1.5 miles off. Check the position on Warren Lake before loading the car.