Siuslaw National Forest - Lake Fishing

--Lakes-- Alder Lake Dune Lake Sutton Lake Mercer Lake Munsel Lake Cleawox Lake Woahink Lake Siltcoos Lake Georgia Lakes Erhart Lake Carter Lake Tahkenitch Lake Threemile Lake Elbow Lake Lake Marie Eel Lake Tenmile Lake Lily Lake Winchester Bay/Pacific Ocean Saunders Lake Hall Lake Shuttpelz Lake

Featured Lakes

Alder Lake

	Alder Lake is 3 acres in size and is a popular fishing area for children. There is a trail around the lake and lakeside brush is trimmed at selected fishing locations to improve angler access. The lake has no outlet and is stocked annually with rainbow trout. The elevation is near sea level.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4
Barrier Free Access:
Hiking:	1 mile
Driving Directions:	Alder Lake is located 6.5 miles north of Florence, Oregon on Highway 101.
Fish Species:	Stocked with Rainbow trout
Fishing Methods:	Spin, Bait
Angling Season:	Spring
Campgrounds:	Alder Dune Campground, located adjacent to the lake, has 39 tent/trailer sites, water, and flush toilets and is open from May through September. Sutton Campground, located a few miles south on Hwy 101, has 81 tent/trailer sites, water, and flush toilets and is open all year. Baker Beach Campground is located about a mile north on Hwy 101 and has 5 tent sites.

Dune Lake

	Dune Lake is just south of Alder Lake, is 2 acres in size, and is a popular fishing area for children. The eastern shore of the lake is in private ownership. There is a trail around part of the lake and lakeside brush is trimmed at selected fishing locations to improve angler access. The lake has no outlet and is stocked annually with rainbow trout. The elevation is near sea level.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4, Boat
Barrier Free Access:
Hiking:
Driving Directions:	Dune Lake is located 6.5 miles north of Florence, Oregon on Highway 101.
Fish Species:	Stocked with Rainbow trout
Fishing Methods:	Spin, Bait
Angling Season:	Spring
Campgrounds:	Alder Dune Campground, located adjacent to the lake, has 39 tent/trailer sites, water, and flush toilets and is open from May through September. Sutton Campground, located a few miles south on Hwy 101, has 81 tent/trailer sites, water, and flush toilets and is open all year. Baker Beach Campground is located about a mile north on Hwy 101 and has 5 tent sites.

Sutton Lake

	Sutton Lake is 107 acres in size and appears as two lakes connected by a short channel. Most of the shoreline is in private ownership except for the western shore, which bounded by Hwy 101 and a Forest service day-use area with boat ramp. Sutton Campground is located west of the highway. The elevation is near sea level.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4, Boat
Barrier Free Access:
Hiking:
Driving Directions:	Sutton Lake is located 5.5 miles north of Florence, Oregon just east of Highway 101.
Fish Species:	Yellow perch, largemouth bass, some cutthroat trout, annually stocked with rainbow trout
Fishing Methods:	Spin, Bait
Angling Season:	Spring, Summer, Fall
Campgrounds:	Sutton Campground is located west of Hwy 101 near Sutton Lake. It has 81 tent/trailers sites, water, and flush toilets. The campground is open all year and accesses the lake via a short trail. Alder Dune Campground, located about 1 mile north on Hwy 101, has 39 tent/trailer sites, water, and flush toilets and is open from May through September. Baker Beach Campground is located about 2 miles north on Hwy 101 and has 5 tent sites.

Mercer Lake

	Mercer Lake is 359 acres in size and is known for its diverse fishing opportunities. Because the shore is quite brushy and is almost all in private ownership, fishing from a boat is preferable. A county boat ramp is located on the eastern shore to aid access and the lake has one resort that has boat rentals. The elevation is near sea level.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4, Boat
Barrier Free Access:
Hiking:
Driving Directions:	Mercer Lake is located 5 miles north of Florence Oregon on Hwy 101. Take Mercer Lake Road east 2.5 miles to reach the county boat ramp.
Fish Species:	Yellow perch, largemouth bass, bluegill, and stocked annually with rainbow trout.
Fishing Methods:	Spin, Bait
Angling Season:	Spring, Summer, Fall
Campgrounds:	Sutton Campground is located west of Hwy 101 near Sutton Lake. It has 81 tent/trailers sites, water, and flush toilets. Alder Dune Campground, located about 1 mile north on Hwy 101, has 39 tent/trailer sites, water, and flush toilets and is open from May through September. Baker Beach Campground is located about 2 miles north on Hwy 101 and has 5 tent sites.

Munsel Lake

	Munsel Lake is 110 acres in size and, like Mercer Lake to the north, has a brushy shoreline in mostly private ownership. Fishing from a boat is, therefore, preferable. A county boat ramp is located on the southern shore to aid access. The elevation is near sea level.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4, Boat
Barrier Free Access:
Hiking:
Driving Directions:	Munsel Lake is located about 3 miles north of Florence, Oregon on Hwy 101. Take Munsel Lake road east about 1 mile to the lake.
Fish Species:	Yellow perch, largemouth bass, cutthroat trout, and stocked annually with rainbow trout.
Fishing Methods:	Spin, Bait
Angling Season:	Spring, Summer, Fall
Campgrounds:	Sutton Campground is located 2.5 miles north on Hwy 101 . It has 81 tent/trailers sites, water, and flush toilets. Alder Dune Campground, located about 3.5 mile north on Hwy 101, has 39 tent/trailer sites, water, and flush toilets and is open from May through September. Baker Beach Campground is located about 4.5 miles north on Hwy 101 and has 5 tent sites.

Cleawox Lake

	Cleawox lake is 87 acres in size and is one of the most popular lakes on the Oregon Coast. Its defining features are the large sand dunes that form its southern and western shores. From these dunes one can gain access to the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Most of the shoreline is in public ownership with easy bank access. The elevation is near sea level.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4, Boat
Barrier Free Access:
Hiking:
Driving Directions:	Cleawox Lake is located about 3 miles south of Florence, Oregon on Hwy 101. The lake is west of the highway and is accessed at Honeyman State Park.
Fish Species:	Largemouth bass, crappie, some yellow perch, bullhead, bluegill, and annually stocked with rainbow trout.
Fishing Methods:	Spin, Bait
Angling Season:	Spring, Summer, Fall
Campgrounds:	Honeyman State Park is located at Cleawox Lake and has 381 campsites, water, fully accessible restrooms and showers, boat ramp, boat rentals, large day-use area, and a convenience store. The campground is open year-round. The park also has a group camping site located at its Woahink Lake unit across the highway to the east.

Woahink Lake

	Woahink Lake is 820 acres in size and, at 72 feet deep, is the deepest lake on the central Oregon Coast. Much of the shoreline is in private residential ownership, however, the Woahink Lake unit of Honeyman State Park provides ample access including a boat ramp and large day-use area with covered picnic shelters. The lake is popular for boating, waterskiing, and fishing. The elevation of the lake is near sea level.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4, Boat
Barrier Free Access:
Hiking:
Driving Directions:	Woahink Lake is located about 3 miles south of Florence, Oregon on Hwy 101. The lake lies to the east of the highwayopposite Honeyman State Park.
Fish Species:	Largemouth bass, yellow perch, cuttrout trout, and annually stocked with rainbow trout.
Fishing Methods:	Spin, Bait
Angling Season:	Spring, Summer, Fall
Campgrounds:	Honeyman State Park is located west of Hwy 101 at Cleawox Lake and has 381 campsites, water, fully accessible restrooms and showers, boat ramp, boat rentals, large day-use area, and a convenience store. The campground is open year-round. The park also has a group camping site located at its Woahink Lake unit on the east side of the highway.

Siltcoos Lake

	Siltcoos Lake, at 3,164 acres in size, is the largest lake on the central Oregon Coast. The lake is very popular for boating and fishing. The shoreline tends to be brushy and mostly in private ownership. For this reason, fishing from boats is prefered by most anglers. Fishing for bass is best in the spring and for yellow perch in the summer. The north shore of the lake is mostly residential and the south mostly forest lands. There is road access to the east side of the lake via Canary Rd. Inquire locally if you wish to take this road as it is rather lengthy. The western shore of the lake can be accessed by trail from the Siltcoos Lake trailhead 7.5 miles south of Florence on Hwy 101. The elevation of the lake is near sea level.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4, Boat
Barrier Free Access:
Hiking:	2.0 miles
Driving Directions:	Siltcoos Lake is located 6 miles south of Florence, Oregon on Hwy 101. Turn east onto Westlake Road to reach the boat ramp.
Fish Species:	Largemouth bass, yellow perch, crappie, bluegill, bullhead, cutthoat trout, and annually stocked with rainbow trout.
Fishing Methods:	Spin, Bait
Angling Season:	Year-round
Campgrounds:	Tyee campground is located on Siltcoos River off Westlake Road. It has 16 tent/trailer sites, water and vault toilets. Waxmyrtle and Lagoon Campgrounds are located 2.5 miles further south along Hwy 101. They have 93 tent/trailer sites, water, and flush toilets. Drftwood II Campground is located west of Lagoon Campground. This campground has 69 tent/trailer and is used mostly by OHV users wishing to access the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Honeyman State Park is located 2 miles to the north on Hwy 101 at Cleawox Lake and has 381 campsites, water, fully accessible restrooms and showers, boat ramp, boat rentals, large day-use area, and a convenience store. The campground is open year-round. The park also has a group camping site located at its Woahink Lake unit on the east side of the highway.

Georgia Lakes

	The two Georgia Lakes are each about 2 acres in size. There are no signs along the highway marking the lakes and parking is available at several small highway turnouts. The lakes are stocked several times each spring with rainbow trout. The shoreline is forested but brushy. The elevation of the lake is near sea level.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4
Barrier Free Access:
Hiking:
Driving Directions:	Georgia lakes are about 7.5 miles south of Florence, Oregon on Hwy 101. They lie adjacent to the east side of the highway.
Fish Species:	Stocked annually with rainbow trout.
Fishing Methods:	Spin, Bait
Angling Season:	Spring, Summer
Campgrounds:	Waxmyrtle and Lagoon Campgrounds are located west of Hwy 101. The turn-off for these campgrounds is just south of Georgia Lakes. The campgrounds have 93 tent/trailer sites, water, and flush toilets. Drftwood II Campground is located west of Lagoon Campground. This campground has 69 tent/trailer and is used mostly by OHV users wishing to access the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Honeyman State Park is located 4.5 miles to the north on Hwy 101 at Cleawox Lake and has 381 campsites, water, fully accessible restrooms and showers, boat ramp, boat rentals, large day-use area, and a convenience store. The campground is open year-round. The park also has a group camping site located at its Woahink Lake unit on the east side of the highway.

Erhart Lake

	Erhart Lake is 5 acres in size. The lake is not marked by signs but is clearly visible through the trees on the west side of the highway. Parking is available at several turnouts along the highway. The shoreline is forested but brushy. The elevation of the lake is near sea level.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4
Barrier Free Access:
Hiking:
Driving Directions:	Erhart Lake is located approximately 8 miles south of Florence, Oregon on Hwy 101. The lake is adjacent to the west side of the highway.
Fish Species:	Stocked annually with rainbow trout.
Fishing Methods:	Spin, Bait
Angling Season:	Spring, Summer
Campgrounds:	Waxmyrtle and Lagoon Campgrounds are located west of Hwy 101. The turn-off for these campgrounds is just north of Erhart Lake. The campgrounds have 93 tent/trailer sites, water, and flush toilets. Drftwood II Campground is located west of Lagoon Campground. This campground has 69 tent/trailer and is used mostly by OHV users wishing to access the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Honeyman State Park is located 5 miles to the north on Hwy 101 at Cleawox Lake and has 381 campsites, water, fully accessible restrooms and showers, boat ramp, boat rentals, large day-use area, and a convenience store. The campground is open year-round. The park also has a group camping site located at its Woahink Lake unit on the east side of the highway.

Carter Lake

	Carter Lake is is a long, narrow, 28 acre lake that lies parallel to and west of Hwy 101. The level of the lake varies greatly from year to year depending on the amount of rainfall. In most years the lake is low enough to provide easy bank access for fishing. The lake is a great place for family camping in the summer because it receives less wind than many of the other coastal lakes, the water tends to be a little warmer and well suited for swimming, and the campground has easy access to sand dunes that lie west of the lake. There is a boat ramp on the eastern shore opposite the campground.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4, Boat
Barrier Free Access:
Hiking:
Driving Directions:	Carter Lake lies adjacent to Hwy 101 about 8.5 miles south of Florence, Oregon.
Fish Species:	Stocked annually with rainbow trout.
Fishing Methods:	Spin, Bait
Angling Season:	Spring
Campgrounds:	Carter Lake Campground is located on the west shore of the lake and has 22 tent/trailer sites, water, and flush toilets.

Tahkenitch Lake

	Tahkenitch Lake is a large 1,674 acre lake with three main arms and many smaller ones. The lake is more wild than many of the other coastal lakes with good vehicle access being present only for a short section of its western shore. The banks are brushy and there are no trails along the shores. The lake does have two boat ramps along Hwy 101 and an accessible fishing peir at Tahkenitch Landing Campground. the lake is popular with bass anglers and sports one or two bass tournaments each spring.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4, Boat
Barrier Free Access:	Yes
Hiking:
Driving Directions:	Tahkenitch Lake is 8 miles north of Reedsport, Oregon along the east side of Hwy 101.
Fish Species:	Largemouth bass, yellow perch, crappie, bluegill, cuttroat trout, and steelhead
Fishing Methods:	Spin, Bait
Angling Season:	Spring, Summer
Campgrounds:	Tahkenitch Campground is on the west side of the highway opposite Tahkenitch Lake and has 36 tent/trailer sites, water, and flush toilets. Tahkenitch Landing Campground lies between the highway and the lake and has 26 tent/trailer sites, water, and flush toilets.

Threemile Lake

No Photo Available	Threemile lake is a long, narrow, 63 acre lake with no vehicle access. The brushy shores and lack of road access make this a good choice to fish with a raft or float tube. Besides the 1 mile trail from Sparrow Park Road, there is also a three mile long trail that accesses the lake from Tahkenitch Campground at Tahkenitch Lake.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:
Barrier Free Access:	Yes
Hiking:	1 mile
Driving Directions:	The trail to Threemile Lake takes off from Sparrow Park Road several mileswest of its junction with Hwy 101 north of Reedsport, Oregon.
Fish Species:	Yellow perch and cutthroat trout
Fishing Methods:	Fly, Spin, Bait
Angling Season:	Spring, Summer
Campgrounds:	The nearest campgrounds are at Tahkenitch Lake to the north two miles on Hwy 101 from the Hwy 101-Sparrow Park road Junction. Tahkenitch Campground is on the west side of the highway opposite Tahkenitch Lake and has 36 tent/trailer sites, water, and flush toilets. Tahkenitch Landing Campground lies between the highway and the lake and has 26 tent/trailer sites, water, and flush toilets.

Elbow Lake

	Elbow lake is a scenic gem of a lake visible from Hwy 101. Although easily accessible, and equiped with a small boat ramp, this lake receives only light use by anglers. The brushy shoreline makes bank angling difficult but rafts, float tubes, and cartop boats are popular.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4, Boat
Barrier Free Access:
Hiking:
Driving Directions:	Elbow Lake is located 7 miles north of Reedsport, Oregon along the west side of Hwy 101.
Fish Species:	Largemouth bass, yellow perch, stocked annually with rainbow trout
Fishing Methods:	Fly, Spin, Bait
Angling Season:	Spring, Summer
Campgrounds:	Camping is located at nearby Tahkenitch Lake. Tahkenitch Campground is on the west side of the highway opposite Tahkenitch Lake and has 36 tent/trailer sites, water, and flush toilets. Tahkenitch Landing Campground lies between the highway and Tahkenitch Lake and has 26 tent/trailer sites, water, and flush toilets.

Lake Marie

	This small 5 acre lake is a great place for camping, swimming, and some fishing in the spring. The Umpqua Lighthouse is within walking distance and has a great view of the mouth of the Umpqua River and the Pacific Ocean.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4
Barrier Free Access:
Hiking:
Driving Directions:	Lake Marie is located 4 miles south of Reedsport, Oregon west of Hwy 101.
Fish Species:	Stocked annually with rainbow trout
Fishing Methods:	Spin, Bait
Angling Season:	Spring
Campgrounds:	Umpqua Lighthouse State Park is located at Lake Marie and has 64 tent/trailer sites, water, flush toilets, showers, paved trail, and swimming beach.

Eel Lake

	Eel Lake is 355 acres in size and consists of two long narrow arms in the shape of a U. The state park has a trail that goes partially around the lake but the brushy shoreline makes bank angling difficult. However,Tugman State Park has both a boat ramp and an accessible fishing pier to help offset this.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4, Boat
Barrier Free Access:	Yes
Hiking:	Yes
Driving Directions:	Located along Hwy 101 13 miles north of North Bend, Oregon.
Fish Species:	Largemouth bass, crappie, and stocked with rainbow trout
Fishing Methods:	Fly, Spin, Bait
Angling Season:	Spring, Summer
Campgrounds:	Tugman State Park is located at Eel Lake and has 115 tent/trailer sites, water, flush toilets, showers, boat ramp, day-use area, and accessible fishing pier.

Tenmile Lake

	Tenmile Lake consists of two lakes joined by a short canal. The total surface area of the two lakes is 2,723 acres. Much of the lakeshore is residential. The lakes are popular with boaters, waterskiers, and anglers.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4, Boat
Barrier Free Access:	Yes
Hiking:
Driving Directions:	Tenmile Lake is 10 miles north of North Bend, Oregon along Hwy 101. Take either of two exits to the town of Lakeside to reach the lake.
Fish Species:	Largemouth bass, bluegill bullhead, cutthroat and rainbow trout, steelhead
Fishing Methods:	Fly, Spin, Bait
Angling Season:	Spring, Summer
Campgrounds:	Eel Creek campground (FS) is located on Hwy 101 near Lakeside and has 53 tent/trailer sites, water, and flush toilets. Spinreel Campground (FS) is located on Tenmile Creek downstream from Tenmile Lake and has 37 tent/trailer sites, water, and flush toilets. Tugman State Park is located 3 miles north at Eel Lake and has 115 tent/trailer sites, water, flush toilets, showers, boat ramp, day-use area, and accessible fishing pier.

Lily Lake

	Lily Lake is clearly visible from the north along Hwy 101, but is difficult to reach. The trail approaches this small lake from the south but once you arrive at the lake's edge you still must negotiate a prodigious growth of emergent vegetation before reaching open water. However, many anglers that have ventured forth in float tubes have been amply rewarded.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:
Barrier Free Access:
Hiking:	1 mile
Driving Directions:	Lily Lake is located about 5.5 miles north of Florence, Oregon. From Hwy drive 0.3 mile west along Baker Beach Rd to the trail. Parking is available about another 0.2 mile west of the trail.
Fish Species:	Cutthroat trout
Fishing Methods:	Fly, Spin, Bait
Angling Season:	Spring
Campgrounds:	Baker Beach Campground has 5 tent sites and vault toilets. More camping is available at Alder Dune Campground 0.5 mile south along Highway 101.

Winchester Bay - Pacific Ocean

	The Pacific Ocean, the largest body of water known to mankind, forms the western boundary of the Siuslaw National Forest and Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Although some people fish the surf from the beach, most venture forth in small boats from the mouths of the larger rivers and bays. Charter boats operate from Charleston on Coos Bay, Winchester Bay (Salmon Harbor) at the mouth of the Umpqua River, Newport on Yaquina Bay, and sometimes from Florence at the mouth of the Siuslaw River. Contact the appropriate Chamber of Commerce for more information.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4, Boat
Barrier Free Access:
Hiking:
Driving Directions:	Accessed by Hwy 101 and various other smaller highways.
Fish Species:	Salmon, albacore, rockfish, surf perch, crabs
Fishing Methods:	Spin, Bait
Angling Season:	Spring, Summer
Campgrounds:	There are a host of campgrounds and RV parks up and down the Oregon coast.

Saunders Lake

No Photo Available Saunders Lake is 55 acres in sizeand has a mostly residential shoreline. Facilities include a county boat ramp and picnic area. Vehicle/Fishing Access: 2 X 4, Boat Barrier Free Access:   Hiking:   Driving Directions: Saunders Lake is along Hwy 101 7 miles noth of North Bend, Oregon Fish Species: Largemouth bass, bluegill, yellow perch, and stocked annually with rainbow trout. Fishing Methods: Fly, Spin, Bait Angling Season: Spring, Summer Campgrounds: Campgrounds are located north about 3-6 miles at Tenmile and Eel Lakes. Eel Creek campground (FS) is located on Hwy 101 near Lakeside and has 53 tent/trailer sites, water, and flush toilets. Spinreel Campground (FS) is located on Tenmile Creek downstream from Tenmile Lake and has 37 tent/trailer sites, water, and flush toilets. Tugman State Park is located 3 miles north of Lakeside at Eel Lake and has 115 tent/trailer sites, water, flush toilets, showers, boat ramp, day-use area, and accessible fishing pier.

Hall Lake

	Formerly under private ownership, Hall Lake and the surrounding land has been recently acquired by the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. The lake is favorite among local residents because of its sandy swimming beach, adjacent sand dune, and sheltered location. A new day-use area is under construction that will include a picnic shelter and several short hiking trails. One of these trails will lead to nearby Shuttpelz Lake.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4
Barrier Free Access:
Hiking:
Driving Directions:	Hall Lake is about 10 miles south of Reedsport, Oregon. Take Hwy 101 to Wildwood Drive.
Fish Species:	Largemouth bass, cutthroat trout
Fishing Methods:	Fly, Spin, Bait
Angling Season:	Spring, Summer
Campgrounds:	Day-use facilities are currently under construction at Hall Lake. Camping is available at Tugman State Park is located 0.5 mile south at Eel Lake. Tugman has 115 tent/trailer sites, water, flush toilets, showers, boat ramp, day-use area, and accessible fishing pier. Eel Creek campground (FS) is located on Hwy 101 near Lakeside and has 53 tent/trailer sites, water, and flush toilets. Spinreel Campground (FS) is located on Tenmile Creek downstream from Tenmile Lake and has 37 tent/trailer sites, water, and flush toilets.

Shuttpelz Lake

	Shuttpelz Lake is a small, lightly fished lake just north of Hall Lake. A small waterfall prevents fish from moving upstream to Shuttpelz from Hall, thereby creating a somewhat unique situation of isolated native cutthroat trout. Fishing is catch-and-release only. There is good bank access on the western shore and many anglers pack a float tube or small raft to fish the brushy eastern shore. The lake is a short 0.5 mile hike from the new day-use area at Hall Lake.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:
Barrier Free Access:
Hiking:	0.5 mile
Driving Directions:	Shuttpelz Lake is about 10 miles south of Reedsport, Oregon. Take Hwy 101 to Wildwood Drive and go to the new day-use area at Hall Lake.
Fish Species:	Largemouth bass, cutthrout trout
Fishing Methods:	Fly, Spin
Angling Season:	Spring, Summer
Campgrounds:	Day-use facilities are currently under construction at Hall Lake. Camping is available at Tugman State Park which is located 0.5 mile south at Eel Lake. Tugman has 115 tent/trailer sites, water, flush toilets, showers, boat ramp, day-use area, and accessible fishing peir. Eel Creek campground (FS) is located on Hwy 101 near Lakeside and has 53 tent/trailer sites, water, and flush toilets. Spinreel Campground (FS) is located on Tenmile Creek downstream from Tenmile Lake and has 37 tent/trailer sites, water, and flush toilets.