WikiCatchLake of the Woods
Oregon, United States
- lake
- 10 species listed
- 42.3660, -122.2150
Lake of the Woods is a lake in Oregon, United States. WikiCatch lists 10 fish species for this water, including Largemouth bass, Rainbow trout, Yellow perch. The nearest other water we map in Oregon is Dry Creek, 3.7 km away.
Species at Lake of the Woods
Map
Depth contours are drawn where survey data exists for this water. View on OpenStreetMap →
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Nearby waters
- Dry Creekstream3.7 km
- Rainbow Creekstream3.9 km
- Fish Lakereservoir9.8 km
- Fourmile Lakelake12 km
- Moss Creekstream12 km
- Fourmile Creekstream13 km
- Odessa Creekstream14 km
- Island Lakelake17 km
About Lake of the Woods
Anglers know Lake of the Woods as one of the lesser-trafficked lakes of Oregon, United States. The standard playbook on a lake this size is to start shallow at first light, work outward toward deeper water as the sun climbs, and circle back to the shallows before dusk. Surface activity at Lake of the Woods is a useful tell — boils, swirls, and rising baitfish point straight at the predator zone.
Reference: Wikipedia
Fishing Techniques
- For Largemouth bass
Vary your retrieve speed and lure presentation until you find what the bass are keying on, as their preferences can change daily based on weather and water conditions.
- For Rainbow trout
Vary your retrieve speed when using spinners to find what triggers a strike; sometimes a slow, steady retrieve works best, while other times a faster, erratic retrieve is more effective.
- For Yellow perch
When perch are finicky, downsize your bait or lure and use lighter line to increase your chances of getting a bite. Focus on areas near weed beds or drop-offs as they often hold schools of perch.
Recommended Gear
Tackle commonly used to target the species at Lake of the Woods.
Plan Your Trip
Before fishing Lake of the Woods, make sure your licence covers Oregon, United States and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.
Official Oregon fishing regulations →Other Fishing Regions in United States
Website data snapshot: October 24, 2026. Spot location from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia, species from the WikiCatch database.