O'Conner Lake Fishing in Skamania County, Washington

• Overview

  O'Conner Lake is a Skamania County water, Washington side. It lies 4,911 feet above sea level. About 4 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. The nearest place of any size is Morton, 15 miles away. Then Amboy, 34 miles, and Yacolt, 36 miles. Within a short drive: Island Lake roughly 0.2 miles, Lower Venus Lake sits 0.5 miles out, Venus Lake roughly 0.7 miles, Snow Lake sits 1.4 miles out and Shovel Lake roughly 1.7 miles. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on O'Conner Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Across Skamania County, recorded fish include Chinook salmon, Coho salmon and rainbow trout. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. The shape of O'Conner Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put August near 57°F and January near 31°F. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Time your trip to O'Conner Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. The nearest alternative is Island Lake, 0.2 miles out. Signs at O'Conner Lake carry more weight than any list.