OREGON
LA.KE FISHING GUIDE TO
TILLAMOOK COUNTY
Fish & Wildlife
Boxed text identifies barrier-rree locations.
LAKE LYTLE: A 65-acre lake located one-half mile north of Rockaway Beach on Highway 101.
The lake sits directly along the highway's east edge. There is a public angling dock located directly off
Highway 101 with ample parking on the wide highway shoulder. Several other bank access locations
are present along the shoulder also. There is a boat launch off of 12th Street on the north end of the
lake. The lake is stocked from mid-March through early May with legal rainbow trout. Largemouth
bass are also present •.
SPRING LAKE: Located approximately one and one-half miles south of Rockaway Beach, or four
miles north of Garibaldi on Highway 101. The lake sits on the east side of the highway and is 13 acres,
but is surrounded by mostly private land. Public bank access is restricted to the highway shoulder.
Parking along the highway is limited with few wide spots, and extreme caution should be used. Because
of safety concerns, this lake is not the most suitable for children to fish. Rainbow trout legals are
stocked annually from mid-March through early May. There are no public docks or boat launches that
access this lake. Some largemouth bass are present, but seldom caught by bank anglers.
SMITH LAKE: A 35-acre lake located two miles north of Garibaldi on Highway 101 and sits on the
west side of the highway. Private land surrounds most of this lake. Bank access is limited from the
highway side and requires a short trail walk over uneven terrain. Adequate parking is available on the
highway shoulder. Children and older anglers would find much easier and safer access at other lakes
around the county. Stocking occurs during April with legal size rainbow trout. There are no public
docks or boat launches that access this lake. Small numbers of largemouth bass are present, but few are
caught by bank anglers.
BAY CITY RESERVOIR: A small half-acre impoundment located east of Bay City, formerly the city
water supply reservoir. Travel north on Fifth Street; take a right on Ocean and then a left at the stop
sign. Continue on this road a half mile and go right at the "Y" onto Patterson Creek Road for a short
distance and take another right onto Jacoby Creek Road. Go one half mile to another "Y." The road to
the left goes up the hill to the lake, about a half-mile. Due to road conditions there is a seasonal
restriction on vehicle access. During the wet season the road is gated at the last intersection; walk-in
access of approximately one-half mile is permitted during this time, however. The site is stocked once
during mid-April with legal rainbow trout. Since stocking is limited, anglers are asked to be courteous
and "leave some fish for others to enjoy."
CAPE MEARES LAKE: At 120 acres, this lake is the largest in Tillamook County. To reach this
lake, go west on Third Street from Tillamook a mile and three-quarters; take the first right onto Bay
Ocean Road and go five miles. The lake sits next to the road. Bank angling is available most of the
way along the road, and a public angling dock is located along the shore next to the road. A boat ramp
is available off the main highway just past the angling dock. A dike access road also runs along the dike
on the east edge of the lake. Parking is available at the end of the road and it is a short walk back to the
lake. This road is narrow and parking along the edge is not advised. From mid-March through early
May legal rainbow trout are stocked. During the winter, excess hatchery adult steelhead are released if
available. In this situation, the steelhead are considered trout and are subject to the "no more than 1 fish
over 20 inches per day" portion of the trout bag limit. Largemouth bass, bluegill and brown bullheads
are also present; however, the bluegill and bullhead populations are very low and angling success is very
poor. Anglers are encouraged to practice catch and release on largemouth bass.
TAHOE LAKE: A 2-acre lake located in the upper Trask River watershed east of Tillamook. From
Tillamook go east on Third Street two miles; turn right on Trask River Road and go a mile and onehalf. At this point, Trask River Road turns left; turn left and stay on this road for eleven miles. You
will come to a bridge and the pavement will end. Stay on the main gravel forest road and continue six
and one-half miles. A spur road off to the right is signed "Tahoe Lake." 'The lake is at the end of the
road. The lake is stocked from early April through early May with legal rainbow trout. Occasionally
some excess hatchery adult winter steelhead are stocked if winter weather conditions allow access.
Bank access is available around the lake on an unimproved trail. Please note that the forest roads are
single lane and rough, but passable by cars most ofthe year.
BATTLE LAKE: A 2-acre lake that provides a "get away from the crowd" setting; a hike of just over
a mile is required to get to the lake. From Tillamook, travel south on Highway 101 eleven and one-half
miles to Hemlock. Turn left on East Beaver Road, next to Bear Creek Artichokes, and proceed three
miles to where the pavement ends near the last farm. Take a right on Forest Service Road 8172 and go
about two miles to a spur road on the right. Parking is limited, but not a problem. Hike down the road
approximately a mile and a quarter and look for a short road off to the left to access the lake; the lake
itself is not readily visible from the road. Bank angling is limited to a few areas due to brush and terrain.
Legal rainbow trout are stocked in mid-April and early May.
HEBO LAKE: A 2-acre lake located near Hebo that provides barrier-free access and a developed,
seasonal use (summer) Forest Service campground. From Hebo take Highway 22 and go a quarter-mile
east, then take a left onto Forest Service Road 14. Go four miles to signs that direct you to the lake a
short distance off the main road. The access road is gated in the winter and a short walk is required to
fish. A trail surrounds the lake and barrier-free piers provide opportunity for disabled anglers. Boats
are permitted on the lake, but internal combustion motors are not allowed. The lake is stocked with
legal rainbow trout from early April through mid-May. Additional fish are provided in June for Free
Fishing Day activities conducted by US Forest Service personnel.
NORTH AND SOUTH LAKES: Both are small lakes that lie on the ridgeline above Hebo Lake.
North Lake is approximately one-half acre in size, and South Lake is 5 acres. To reach them follow
directions for Hebo Lake and continue up Road 14. North Lake is approximately five and three-quarter
miles beyond Hebo Lake and sits next to the road. South Lake is approximately a mile and a quarter
past North Lake; a signed road indicates the short road to the lake. South Lake also has a primitive
campground that is open year round. No internal combustion motors are allowed on South Lake.
North Lake is stocked from early through mid-April and South Lake is stocked from early April through
mid-May. Legal rainbow trout are used at both sites. The last several miles of road are unimproved
forest road and rough; use caution. It is not advisable to take trailers to either of these lakes. Both
lakes provide limited bank angling access.
TOWN LAKE: A 9-acre impoundment located near the community of Woods. From Hebo travel
south on Highway 101 four and one-half miles to the Pacific CitylW oods junction and take a right
towards Woods. Continue 3 miles to the community of Woods; tur!1 right at the bridge and continue
one mile on the main road. The lake sits over a steep bank on the right. Most of the lake is surrounded
by private land, but the section between the power transformers and the boat ramp is public access as is
the boat ramp. The bank to the lake is steep and brushy with limited access. An angling dock located
down the bank ttom the transformers is accessible by steep, unimproved trails and must be used with
extreme caution. Rainbow trout are stocked ttom mid-March through mid-April. Excess hatchery
adult steelhead are released during winter if available. Largemouth bass are also present and anglers are
encouraged to practice catch and release on these fish.
FREE FISHING WEEKEND IS THE FmST WEEKEND AFTER THE IfmST MONDAY IN
JUNE. EVENTS ARE SCHEDULED AT TRASK AND CEDAR CREEK HATCHERIES AND
AT HEBO LAKE.
TILLAMOOK COUNTY POINTS OF INTEREST TO VISIT
Tillamook Cheese Factory
Take a self-guided tour and see how famous Tillamook Cheese is made.
Bayocean Spit Site of an early ill-fated community development known as "The Atlantic City of the
West." Cape Meares Lake, Tillamook Bay and the ocean beach provide excellent viewing opportunities
for waterfowl and migratory shorebirds.
Trask, Cedar Creek and Whiskey Creek Fish Hatcheries
look around.
Visitors are always welcome; stop by and
Air Museum Visit the site of Tillamook Naval Air Station, a World War II air base. A blimp hangar
now houses vintage war aircraft and air base memorabilia.
Pioneer Museum Located in downtown Tillamook. Revisit Tillamook County at the turn of the
century and follow its progress.
Three Capes Scenic Route Travel to Cape Meares and follow the route down the coastline to Cape
Lookout and Cape Kiwanda and back out to Highway 101. Visit the Cape MeareS Lighthouse and
Octopus Tree.
Latimer Quilt and Textile Center Observe the skill and beauty of quilting and other textile arts.
Located just east of Shilo Inn on Latimer Road.
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