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Information on Odell Lake:
Diamond Peak stands as a sentinel over Odell Lake, one of the blue giants of the Deschutes National Forest. This large lake is 3562 acres, 6 miles long and 1 1/2 miles wide, and reaches a depth of 282 ft. The average depth is 132 ft. which makes it ideal habitat for lake trout (Mackinaw) and bull trout. Rainbow trout, kokanee salmon and whitefish also naturally reproduce in this lake. Odell Lake is managed as a trophy lake trout fishery and has the distinction of the last two state record lake trout being caught here. The current state record is a 40 lb 8 oz 45.5 inch long giant caught in 1984 by Kenneth Erickson. Bull trout is listed as a threatened species with the US Fish and Wildlife Service and is thus closed to angling. Odell Lake is open from late April to October 31. There is no fishing within 200 ft of the mouth of Trapper Creek from September 1 to October 31. Be sure to always check the Oregon Department Fishing and Wildlife (ODFW) Regulations for the most current regulations, and catch limits. Odell Lake also offers beautiful campsites tucked away in thick forests and some excellent wind surfing. Boats are the most effective way to fish this lake but be aware of afternoon winds; the lake can get dangerously rough.
Directions
to Odell Lake:
From Crescent, 12.2 miles west on Rd. 61, then 5.4 miles north on Hwy. 58 and take the East Odell Lake access road.
Fishing at Odell Lake
Species of fish in Odell Lake: Kokanee Salmon:Lake Trout:Rainbow Trout:Mountain Whitefish:Bull Trout
Popular Fishing Types: Trolling:Jigging:Still-Fishing:Fly Fishing:Casting Spinners:Lures
It is your responsibilty to know local fishing regulations (See below)
Odell Lake Facts:
Depth of Odell Lake: 305 feet
Size of Odell Lake: 3600 acres
Odell Lake is a Natural Lake
The elevation of Odell Lake is 478 feet
Visiting Info for Odell Lake
Local Campgrounds near Odell Lake are: Sunset Cove Campground, Odell Creek Campground, Trapper Creek Campground, Princess Creek Campground
For more information on
Odell Lake contact:
National Forest or Park:
Crooked River National Grassland
Address: 813 S.W. Hwy, 97
City: Madras Zip: 97741
Rules and Regulations for Odell Lake. These
may not always be up to date so make sure you double check
before recreating or fishing at Odell Lake.
Bait/Lure Fishing Methods : Corn, worms, crawfish, eggs, plugs or flat fish in red fluorescent colors, blue, or green, and wedding rings.
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