--Lakes-- Hills Creek Reservoir Gold Lake Smith Reservoir Carmen Reservoir Blue River Reservoir Lost Lake Detroit Lake Clear Lake

Featured Lakes

Hills Creek Reservoir

	Established in 1961, this 2,735 acre reservoir is located at 1,543 feet in elevation. It is the third reservoir on the Middle Fork Willamette River, Lookout point and Dexter reservoirs are located downstream. The reservoir is drawn-down starting in mid-september, so users should expect reduced water levels in the Fall. Angling is excellent for 10-12 inch rainbow trout from December through March. The maximum depth is 299 feet, and average depth is 130 feet. Flies or lures must be used in the river above the reservoir, and only trout with a clipped adipose fin may be kept.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4, Boat
Barrier Free Access:
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Driving Directions:	From Oakridge, follow Hwy 58 east for 2 miles to Kitson Springs Road. Proceed on Kitson Springs Road for 0.5 miles to FS road 21.
Fish Species:	Crappie, rainbow trout, largemouth bass, brown bullhead, catfish, and cutthroat trout
Fishing Methods:	Fly, Spin
Angling Season:	Spring, Summer, Winter
Campgrounds:	Cline Clark (day use) Packard Creek Bingham Sand Prairie CT Beach (day use)

Gold Lake

	This smaller (200 acre) natural lake is located at 5,000 feet in elevation. Motorized boats are prohibited.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4, Boat
Barrier Free Access:
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Driving Directions:	From Oakridge, drive 28 miles east on Highway 58. Turn left on FS road 500 and proceed two miles
Fish Species:	Brook trout, Rainbow trout
Fishing Methods:	Fly
Angling Season:	Summer, Fall
Campgrounds:	Gold Lake

Smith Reservoir

	This 174 acre reservoir is located at 3000 feet in elevation. Water flow into the reservoir is supplemented by a tunneled diversion from the McKenzie River via Carmen Reservoir. Rainbow trout are stocked annually, boat speed is limited to 10 mph. The reservoir has a maximum depth of 210 feet, mean depth of 86 feet.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4, Boat
Barrier Free Access:
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Driving Directions:	From Eugene, drive 68 miles east on Highway 126, left on FS road 730 and proceed 4 miles
Fish Species:	Rainbow Trout, brook trout
Fishing Methods:	Fly, Spin, Bait
Angling Season:	Spring, Summer, Fall
Campgrounds:	Lakes End, access by boat only, 1.8 miles north on Smith Reservoir

Carmen Reservoir

	This very small reservoir (32 acres) is located at 3000 feet in elevation. Only non-motorized boats are allowed.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4, Boat
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Driving Directions:	From Eugene, take Hwy 126 east for 73 miles, turn left on Road 2672, proceed 1 mile, then turn onto FS road 655.
Fish Species:	Naturally reproducing (non-native) brook trout and stocked with hatchery-raised rainbow trout
Fishing Methods:	Fly, Spin, Bait
Angling Season:	Summer, Fall
Campgrounds:	Ice Cap

Blue River Reservoir

	Named for its remarkable water color, this reservoir , located at 1,350 feet in elevation, is 935 acres in size. Maximum depth is 248 feet, and mean depth is 91 feet. Vehicle access to the reservoir is limited. Swimming and waterskiing are popular activities.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4, Boat
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Driving Directions:	From Eugene, drive east on Hwy 126 for 47 miles (two miles past the town of Blue River), then turn left on FS Road 15 and drive 1 mile.
Fish Species:	Native cutthroat trout and stocked with hatchery raised rainbow trout
Fishing Methods:	Fly, Spin, Bait
Angling Season:	Spring, Summer, Fall
Campgrounds:	Mona Campground Lookout Campground

Lost Lake

	This 85 acre natural lake is situated at the crest of the Cascade mountain range at 4200 feet in elevation. Large rainbow trout are available for catch and release, barbless hooks are recommended and bait fishing is prohibited. Ice fishing is a popular winter activity. Only non-motorized boats are allowed.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4, Boat
Barrier Free Access:
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Driving Directions:	From Salem, drive 84 miles East on Hwy 22 to Santiam Junction, proceed east on Hwy 20 1.5 miles
Fish Species:	Rainbow trout, brook trout
Fishing Methods:	Fly, Spin
Angling Season:	Summer, Fall, Winter
Campgrounds:	Lost Lake Campground

Detroit Lake

	This large reservoir (3,580 acres) is located at 1,569 feet in elevation. Its maximum depth is 440 feet, average depth is 121 feet. Use is estimated at over 500,000 visitors per year. Over 200,000 fish are caught annually. There is a high level of recreational boating activity. Kokanee and land-locked chinook are most successfully fished from boats. Best fishing is in the arms and shoal areas in spring and after Labor Day, but plenty of fish are caught throughout the summer and even on nice days in winter. Fish near inlets in summer. Fishing from the dam occasionally produces kokanee as well as trout. All lake fishing techniques can be effective. Fish worms on the bottom for bullheads. Wheelchair-accessible fishing dock and earthen fishing access at Hoover campground.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4, Boat
Barrier Free Access:	Yes
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Driving Directions:	From Salem, drive 60 miles east on Highway 22
Fish Species:	Stocked with hatchery-raised rainbow trout. Kokanee and land locked chinook salmon. Brown bullheads.
Fishing Methods:	Fly, Spin, Bait
Angling Season:	Year-round
Campgrounds:	Hoover Upper Arm Piety Island (Boat access only) Cove Creek Southshore

Clear Lake

	This 148 acre natural lake, at 3,012 feet in elevation, is the headwater source of the McKenzie River. This oligotrophic (pure) lake has a maximum depth of 175 feet; average depth is 80 feet. It lies in forested terrain marked by jagged lava flows. The lake was formed by a lava flow which impounded the McKenzie River, quickly filling and flooding a Douglas fir forest. Many of these trees are still visible, preserved by the cold lake water. Only non-motorized boats are allowed on the lake, fishing is catch and release only.
Vehicle/Fishing Access:	2 X 4, Boat
Barrier Free Access:
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Driving Directions:	From Eugene, drive 69 miles on Hwy 126.
Fish Species:	Hatchery-raised rainbow trout, Naturalized brook trout, Native cutthroat trout
Fishing Methods:	Fly, Spin
Angling Season:	Summer, Fall
Campgrounds:	Clear Lake Resort, privately leased facility with cabin rentals, boat rentals, restaurant, grocery items, snacks, and fishing tackle, Coldwater Cove Campground