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Information on Elk Lake:
Elk Lake has a picturesque setting, with the Three Sisters toweringover the north end of the lake and Mt. Bachelor dominating the eastern horizon. It is not a rich lake but is so transparent you can see the bottom clearly from any location on the surface. The kokanee are commonly 7 to 10 inches in length, not large but abundant, make excellent eating because of the cold water. These fish are mainly found at the south end of the lake near the lava flow where it is the deepest part and few kokanee are caught elsewhere on the lake. Night crawlers, eggs, and periwinkles; still fishing, wind drifting, and jigging. The water level at Elk Lake can fluctuate as much as 15 feet through the year, but the boat ramps remain usable. There are no obstacles to boating on the lake, and the few weed beds stay pretty short. Twenty thousand brook trout fingerlings are planted every summer. The average catch is about 12 inches in length with fish up to 18 inches, and good numbers in the 2 to 3 pound range. Commonly used methods are still-fishing worms, trolling, or fly fishing with black flies and lures. Gold flashers with worms on a long leader work well. The best shore fishing is off the south end using worms. Early season fishing for brook trout is best. Most are caught in shoal areas, usually in water no deeper than 20 feet. Late fall evenings can be very good fly-fishing. Always check the current ODFW regulations before fishing. There is a boat speed limit of 10mph.
Directions
to Elk Lake:
From Bend take the Cascade Lakes Highway for about 25 miles. Elk Lake fishing map under construction.
Recommeded Vehichle: Elk Lake Resort, Little Fawn Campground, Point Campground, & Elk Lake Campground
Fishing at Elk Lake
Species of fish in Elk Lake: Kokanee Salmon:Brook Trout
Popular Fishing Types: Still-Fishing:Trolling:Fly Fishing
It is your responsibilty to know local fishing regulations (See below)
Elk Lake Facts:
Depth of Elk Lake: 25 - 75 feet
Size of Elk Lake: 405 acres
Elk Lake is a Natural Lake
The elevation of Elk Lake is 4884 feet
Visiting Info for Elk Lake
Local Campgrounds near Elk Lake are: Little Fawn Campground, Little Fawn Group Camp, Point Campground, and Elk Lake Campground Day Use Only: Sunset and Beach
For more information on
Elk Lake contact:
National Forest or Park:
Crooked River National Grassland
Address: 813 S.W. Hwy, 97
City: Madras Zip: 97741
Rules and Regulations for Elk Lake. These
may not always be up to date so make sure you double check
before recreating or fishing at Elk Lake.
Bait/Lure Fishing Methods Night crawlers, eggs, periwinkles, jigging, still-fishing, and drifting. Late fall evenings are a good time for taking fish on a fly and the weather is more dependable. Hatch is under construction. Black flies lures and caddis nymphs.
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