Wild Ace Lake near Warrenton: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Wild Ace Lake is a Clatsop County water, Oregon side. Height above sea level is 26 feet. This is a pocket water of some 12 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It lies lower than most water we list in Oregon. Warrenton sits 1.2 miles from here and is the nearest stop. It is 63 miles to Hillsboro, the nearest city. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Wild Ace Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Salt or brackish and tidal: fish the flow, rest at slack, and watch the mud on a falling tide. 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. Clatsop County records list Chinook salmon, cutthroat trout and rainbow trout among the fish reported. At Wild Ace Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 61°F, the coldest about 44°F. Spring and autumn are the strongest, but nothing is truly closed. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Wild Ace Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. A camping area sits within half a mile of here. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Cemetery Lake, 0.2 miles away. Rules at Wild Ace Lake are worth checking on the day.