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Siltcoos Lake, OR

Popular Fish Species Siltcoos Lake, OR

Siltcoos Lake Popular Fish - Coho Salmon

Coho Salmon Fishing

Coho Salmon are smaller in size compared to other salmon but still provide a thrilling fight when hooked. They are typically stocked in Siltcoos Lake and can be caught by trolling or casting near shore areas during their migratory periods. When fishing for coho salmon, use small spinners, or bait on a bobber setup. Good bait options include wax worms, minnows, shrimp, and nightcrawlers.

Siltcoos Lake Popular Fish - Black Crappie

Black Crappie Fishing

A nice population of black crappie resides in Siltcoos Lake. Crappie tend to run in schools, and once a school is located, there is a good chance for catching significant numbers. Crappie fishing is easy and requires simple, basic gear. Virtually any fishing pole, reasonably small line and crappie jigs or small hooks baited with live bait, creates the ideal setup. Add a bobber and you can set the depth you prefer the bait to maintain. The best time to catch crappie tends to be at dawn and dusk. Live bait and small jigs are the most common method for crappie here. Because crappie prefer cover and structure, locate brush and vegetation in appropriate water depths. Using a fish finder can help locate schools of crappie, which tend to stack vertically around cover. In spring and fall focus on the 8 to 12 foot range. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out deep, as well as find ledges near channels in deeper water.

Siltcoos Lake Popular Fish - Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass Fishing

Siltcoos Lake is a popular bass tournament lake. Weekend and tournament anglers find the fishing to be slow at times, yet pretty good at other times. Fishing for bass can be quite rewarding, with an occasional bass over 4 pounds being caught. Bass often move shallow and become aggressive when they are in a feeding mood. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass, use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, drop shot rigs, big worms, jigs and spoons are good options. In winter, spend your time fishing deeper structure where the bass spend much of their time.

Siltcoos Lake Fishing Video

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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, black crappie, rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, steelhead, bluegill, yellow perch, chinook salmon, coho salmon and kokanee salmon at Siltcoos Lake in Oregon.

A nice variety of both warm-water and cold-water fish species populate the waters of Siltcoos Lake, a 3,200-acre lake in the west-central part of the state, at Dunes City by the coast. Dense forest, dotted with homes and boat docks, line the 28 miles of shoreline which includes several islands.

One of the main attractions of Siltcoos Lake is its excellent fishing for warm-water species, particularly largemouth bass. In addition to largemouth bass, Siltcoos Lake also offers opportunities to catch other popular fish species such as yellow perch, crappie, and bluegill.

Many fish species thrive here and attract anglers of all ages and skill levels. The Siltcoos River Canoe Trail landing and Darlings Marina & RV Resort boat launch ramp are the primary boating access areas for the lake. Everything from canoes and kayaks to pontoons and fishing boats are popular here. Marinas, rental boats, lodging and campgrounds can enhance your stay for a weekend fishing trip or an extended vacation.

Primary fish species residing in Siltcoos Lake

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Siltcoos Lake Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Fishing Boat Rentals

Darlings Marina & RV Resort
Rentals: Fishing boats, kayaks and pontoon boats
541 997-2841

Siltcoos River Kayak Rentals
Rentals: Kayaks
541 999-6941

Westlake Resort
Rentals: Fishing boats and kayaks
541 997-3722

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Siltcoos River Canoe Trail Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Lake Blvd, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Marinas

Jackson's Mini Marina
82803 Ocean Blvd
Westlake, Oregon 97493
541 991-8575

Lake's Edge RV Park and Marina
4776 Laurel Avenue
Westlake, OR 97493
541 997-6056