--Lakes-- Applegate Lake Fish Lake Bolan Lake Spalding Pond

Featured Lakes

Applegate Lake

	Applegate Lake is a popular recreation lake located north of the Red Buttes Wilderness Area in a picturesque setting. The lake is popular for cycling, boating, canoeing, fishing and hiking the various trails near the lake. This lake is a reservoir and lake levels will often be lower at the end of the summer. Size: 988 acres, Depth: Average depth is 85 feet and maximum depth is 225 feet at full pool. The elevation of the lake is 1,987 feet.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4, Boat
Barrier Free Access:	Yes
Hiking:
Driving Directions:	Applegate Lake is approximately 25 miles soutwest of Medford, Oregon
Fish Species:	Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie, rainbow trout
Fishing Methods:	Spin, Bait
Angling Season:	Year-round
Campgrounds:	Several campgrounds are located around the lake, including Hart-Tish, Watkins, French Gulch and Carberry

Fish Lake

	Fish Lake is set in the High Cascades between McLoughlin and Brown Mtn., both relatively young volcanoes. The lake is used as an irrigation reservoir and lake levels can be lower at the end of the summer. Boating, canoeing, camping, hiking and fishing are some of the favorite activities in and around Fish Lake. Size: 483 acres, Depth at full pool averages 18 feet and the deepest part of the lake is 31 feet. The elevation of Fish Lake is 4,642 feet.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4, Boat
Barrier Free Access:
Hiking:
Driving Directions:	Fish Lake is located approximately 32 miles east of Medford, Oregon
Fish Species:	Rainbow trout, eastern brook trout
Fishing Methods:	Fly, Spin, Bait
Angling Season:	Year-round
Campgrounds:	Several campgrounds are located around and nearby the lake, including Fish Lake, North Fork and Doe Point

Bolan Lake

	Bolan Lake is a 12 acre, high mountain lake with a shoreline of Douglas fir, pine and hemlock. It provides cool relief from the hot, valley temperatures of July and August. A nice place to swim, picnic, or fish. Rainbow trout are stocked a few times each year. Overlooking Bolan Lake is Bolan Lookout, an old fire lookout that is now available for overnight stays. Contact the Illinois Valley Ranger District for more information. Elevation: 5,500'
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4
Barrier Free Access:
Hiking:
Driving Directions:	Located 28.5 miles southeast of Cave Junction. Take U.S. Highway 199 south to O'Brien. Turn east onto County Roads 5560 & 55. After 6 miles, the road becomes Forest Service Road 48. Go 7 miles and turn onto Forest Service Road 4812. Go 4 miles to Bolan Lake.
Fish Species:	Rainbow Trout
Fishing Methods:	Fly, Spin, Bait
Angling Season:	Spring, Summer, Fall
Campgrounds:	Bolan Lake Campground

Spalding Pond

	Spalding Pond is a 3 acre lake amid tall conifers. It has 3 accessible fishing platforms and a surfaced, accessible trail in a primtive setting. There is an accessible restroom and a small campground. The cool water provides welcome relief from hot valley temperatures. There is a small pebble beach. ELEVATION: 3,000'
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4
Barrier Free Access:	Yes
Hiking:
Driving Directions:	21.5 miles southeast of Grants Pass, Oregon. From Grants Pass, OR. proceed south on Highway 199 for 18 miles. Turn right on Forest Road 25 and proceed 7.5 miles to Forest Road 2524 (Spalding Mill Road). Turn left and proceed 4.41 miles to Spalding Pond Campground.
Fish Species:	Rainbow and brook trout
Fishing Methods:	Fly, Spin, Bait
Angling Season:	Spring, Summer, Fall
Campgrounds:	Spalding Pond Campground