Oregon Hikers

Hey there,

I'm looking to do a short backpacking trip (2 nights and 3 days). I'd really like to find a body of water where I can do some fishing and let the dog swim without being disturbed. So, maybe a body of water that requires a little bit of effort to get to so that it is not too crowded? I'd love for the surrounding area to be beautiful of course - but mainly I want to avoid other people.

Also, I'm in Portland and I'd like to keep the drive under 3 hours if possible.

Thanks guys!

Any lake not on major trail will probably work. If you go off-trail you likely won't see anybody and will be free to do as you please. If you don't mind mosquitoes, the Olallie Lake area has dozens (maybe hundreds) of lakes, most of which aren't used all that much. It's a beautiful area well worth the 2 hour 15 minute drive.

If you do mind mosquitoes there won't be too many places in the mountains you will find comfortable this time of year.

And if you're a dry fly addict, the fish are more apt to be jumping when those mosquitoes are busy! Take repellent and a headnet, and perhaps permithrin-spray your clothing ahead of time.

I have fond memories of Martin lake and Summit lake up by Three Finger Jack. Mosquitos weren't bad up there but by Round and Square lakes terrible and they don't bother me much often.

Martin had some nice brookies and Summit has Golden Trout but no bites that day.

Got the names wrong but good thing for maps, I fixed the names.

Is the twin lakes area generally crowded? Someone suggested it - but I don't know much about the area.

rick6003 wrote: ↑

July 24th, 2012, 7:48 am

Martin had some nice brookies and Summit has Golden Trout but no bites that day.

Resurrecting this really old thread. Summit has Golden Trout?? That's a species I still haven't caught. I've been to Summit lake a couple times (not fishing) and didn't see any rises. But it was warm out, so maybe there are fish still...?