Wauna Lake Fishing in Skamania County, Oregon

• Overview

  Out in Skamania County, Oregon, sits Wauna Lake. It stands 282 feet above sea level. It measures about 58 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The whole outline is near 1.1 miles, and most of it is walkable. Few waters listed in Skamania County are bigger. 1.6 miles away sits Cascade Locks, the nearest town. Gresham is the closest city, 27 miles away. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Wauna Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. The shape of Wauna Lake decides where the fish sit. A drop in wind often turns the surface quiet and the fishing slow.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 65°F for August and 35°F for January. Whether it freezes depends on the year. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Plan around that when you fish Wauna Lake. Long dry spells drop the level and concentrate them.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. A pier 150 yards from here gives a platform over deeper water. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. If the gate is shut, Black Lake at 0.2 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm access to Wauna Lake locally before you travel.