Getting There: Hwy 140, northeast of Medford and northwest of ­Klam­ath Falls, leads directly to Fish Lake.

Fish Lake -Photo by Claudia Vandyke-

Fisheries: Legal-sized rainbow trout are stocked throughout summer. Excess steelhead are occasionally stocked.
Naturally reproducing brook trout are also available. Trout can reach 8 lbs. and exceed 20 inches.

Useful Information: Fish Lake has 440 surface acres (a natural lake augmented by a dam). The lake’s biggest fish are often found in the old lake channel. The bank between the two campgrounds is a good place for youngsters to fish. Fishing seems to slow noticeably following full moons. The lake freezes solid many years and can be fished through the ice.

Tackle & Techniques: All lake fishing techniques can be effective. Worms and PowerBait are especially popular. Boat anglers have good success trolling a worm with a small silver and red spinner.

Facilities: Two national forest campgrounds with pit toilets, drinking water, picnic tables, fire grates and boat ramp; lakeside trail on north shore; RV hook-ups (electrical only), rustic cabins, boat rentals (motor, paddle, canoe, pontoon), showers, laundry, café and convenience store with fishing supplies at Fish Lake Resort ( closed in winter).

Fees: Yes, for overnight and day use.

Additional Activities: Hiking and mountain bike trails (the gravel High Lakes Trail leads 9 miles through lava fields and meadows to Lake of the Woods); swimming; wildlife viewing; game room at the ­resort. Nearby state park: Tou Velle State Recreation Area.

For More Information:
ODFW Rogue Watershed District Office – (541) 826 -8774
Fish Lake Resort – (541) 949-8500