Fishing At Fern Ridge Reservoir

AKA: Fern Ridge Lake

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, black crappie and bluegill at Fern Ridge Reservoir in Oregon.

A popular fishing destination in west-central Oregon, Fern Ridge Reservoir is a 9,000-acre lake, at Elmira. Bass, crappie and bluegill thrive in this large, warm-water fishery. The lake has about thirty miles of shoreline, some developed with homes and boat docks, some undeveloped. Adventurous anglers can find many places around the lake for fishing from the bank. There are numerous boat access areas for boat launching including area camp grounds and the Orchard Point Marina Boat Ramp. Rental boats and typical camping, boating and fishing amenities are all available at the lake.

Primary fish species residing in Fern Ridge Reservoir

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Fern Ridge Reservoir 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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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Orchard Point Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast corner of the lake, off Clear Lake Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.