Siltcoos Lake Fishing
A 3,286-acre Oregon lake in Lane and Douglas counties.
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Siltcoos Lake for a first-time Oregon visit
Siltcoos Lake is a lake of Lane and Douglas counties whose NHD outline measures near 3,286 acres. Launches on it are run by Lane County and Private. Dunes City, around 2 miles away, is the closest town on the Census list.
OSMB maps 8 open launch sites on it. The booklet names it in 2 water-specific rules. Its rules come from the Northwest Zone. It appears on 4 stocking weeks of the planned stocking schedule.
BLM Oregon hydrography lake outlines (NHD), summed by GNIS name (layer), read November 2, 2026.; launch managers from the Oregon State Marine Board launch layer; Census 2023 places.
What lives in Siltcoos Lake
Treat the Siltcoos Lake list as where ODFW records fish, not as a survey of numbers.
Origin notes for fish in Siltcoos Lake
| Fish | Use ODFW records | Origin | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black crappie | resident multiple uses | non native | UndocObsFish |
| Bluegill | resident multiple uses | non native | DocObsFish |
| Brown bullhead | resident multiple uses | non native | DocObsFish |
| Coastal cutthroat trout | unknown | native local | UndocObsFish |
| Largemouth bass | resident multiple uses | non native | DocObsFish |
| Rainbow trout | resident multiple uses | native local | DocObsFish |
| Threespined stickleback | unknown | native local | DocObsFish |
| Umpqua pikeminnow | unknown | native local | DocObsFish |
| Yellow perch | resident multiple uses | non native | DocObsFish |
ODFW Fish Habitat Distribution layers (ODFW ArcGIS), read November 2, 2026; a mapped species is habitat use ODFW records, not a catch report.
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- Ada County Ramp on Siltcoos Lake1 lane, trailered launch; parking, restrooms, use fee; Lane County
- Ada Resort boat ramp on Siltcoos Lake1 lane, trailered launch; parking, restrooms, use fee; Private
- Darlings Resort boat ramp on Siltcoos Lake2 lanes, trailered launch; parking, restrooms, use fee; Private
- Fish Mill Lodges launch on Siltcoos Lakehand carry launch; parking, hand launch; Private
- Jacksons Mini Marina on Siltcoos Lakehand carry launch; parking, restrooms, use fee, short-term tie-up, marina; Private
- Nightingales Fish Camp boat ramp on Siltcoos Laketrailered launch; parking, restrooms, use fee, short-term tie-up, marina; Private
- Siltcoos Lake Resort boat ramp1 lane, trailered launch; parking, restrooms; Private
- Westlake County Park on Siltcoos Laketrailered launch; parking, restrooms, life jacket loaner station; Lane County
Launches a brief haul from Siltcoos Lake
- Tyee Campground boat ramp on Siltcoos RiverSiltcoos River, 2 miles west
- Carter Lake Boat LaunchCarter Lake, 3 miles southwest
- Woahink Lake East boat rampWoahink Lake, 4 miles north
- Woahink Lake West boat rampWoahink Lake, 4 miles north
- Honeyman State Park on Cleawox LakeCleawox Lake, 4 miles north
- Tahkenitch Fishing Village launchTahkenitch Lake, 6 miles southwest
Oregon State Marine Board Boating Access Sites layer (OSMB ArcGIS), read November 2, 2026; status as OSMB publishes it.
ODFW stocking schedule for Siltcoos Lake
| Week as printed | ODFW office | Planned trout by size class |
|---|---|---|
| Apr. 12, 2027 – Apr. 16, 2027 | Newport | 1,000 legal-size trout |
| Mar. 08, 2027 – Mar. 12, 2027 | Newport | 1,332 legal-size trout |
| Apr. 13, 2026 – Apr. 17, 2026 | Newport | 1,000 legal-size trout |
| Mar. 16, 2026 – Mar. 20, 2026 | Newport | 1,332 legal-size trout |
ODFW plans these weeks for Siltcoos Lake and adjusts them when needed.
ODFW weekly trout stocking schedule (planned releases; ODFW prints size classes, not species), myodfw.com, read November 2, 2026.
Taking fish home from Siltcoos Lake
Look up Siltcoos Lake in the Northwest Zone pages of the booklet.
| Species | Daily limit as printed | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Trout | Lakes: 5 per day, 3 daily limits in possession. Streams: (including tidewaters and bays): 2 per day, 3 daily limits in possession; 8-inch minimum | Lakes: Open all year Streams: (including tidewaters and bays): Open May 22 – Oct 31, unless noted under Exceptions. |
| Salmon and Steelhead | In the aggregate: 2 adult salmon or steelhead per day, 20 per year. 5 jack salmon per day, 2 daily jack limits in possession. Wild salmon bag limits are determined annually. | Closed unless noted under Exceptions. Note: Regulation changes may occur throughout the year and are posted on the MyODFW website. |
| Sturgeon | Catch-and-release only. | Streams: (including tidewaters and bays): Open during trout, salmon or steelhead seasons. |
| Bass | Lakes: 5 per day, 3 daily limits in possession unless noted under Exceptions. Streams: No limit. | Lakes: Open all year. Streams: (including tidewaters and bays): Open during trout, salmon or steelhead seasons, except tidewater areas of Columbia River. |
| Bluegill, Catfish, Crappie, Other Sunfish, Walleye, Yellow Perch, Stri. | No limit. | Lakes: Open all year. Streams: (including tidewaters and bays): Open during trout, salmon or steelhead seasons, except tidewater areas of Columbia River. |
| Marine Fish and Marine Shellfish | See Marine Zone. | See Marine Zone. |
| Smelt | Unless specifically authorized under emergency rules, it is unlawful to take or attempt to take Eulachon smelt in inland waters, including bays, rivers, estuaries, and streams. | Unless specifically authorized under emergency rules, it is unlawful to take or attempt to take Eulachon smelt in inland waters, including bays, rivers, estuari. |
Rules written just for Siltcoos Lake
| Water as printed | Species | Rule | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siltcoos Lake (Above Hwy 101 bridge, below RR trestle on Maple Cr Arm, and below Fivemile Rd crossing on the Fiddle Cr Arm) | coho, salmon | Open for coho salmon Oct 1 – Dec 31 (Wild Coho Aggregate Bag Limit applies). | p. 26 |
| Siltcoos Lake (Above Hwy 101 bridge, below RR trestle on Maple Cr Arm, and below Fivemile Rd crossing on the Fiddle Cr Arm) | coho, salmon | Closed to two rod angling for all species during coho salmon season. | p. 26 |
Water exceptions as printed in the 2026 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations (ODFW, eRegulations edition) (booklet PDF; printed page shown), read November 2, 2026. In-season changes from ODFW override them.
An Oregon angling license ($50 resident, $138 nonresident for 2026) covers anglers 12 and older; salmon, steelhead, sturgeon and halibut go on a Combined Angling Tag ($69 resident).
Limits as printed in the 2026 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations (ODFW, eRegulations edition) (Northwest Zone page), read November 2, 2026.
Trophy records at Siltcoos Lake
| Species | Weight | Water as printed | Angler | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon, Coho | 25 lb 5.25 oz | Siltcoos Lake | Ed Martin | 1966 |
Oregon record fish as listed by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (record fish article, dated March 4, 2026), read November 2, 2026.
Nearby lakes alongside Siltcoos Lake
By outline area, Woahink Lake tops the nearby lakes at about 784 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Kind | OSMB launches | Stocking weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siltcoos Lake | 3,286 | lake | 8 | 4 | |
| Loon Lake | 2 miles west | 3 | lake | 0 | 6 |
| Woahink Lake | 3 miles north | 784 | lake | 2 | 4 |
| Carter Lake | 3 miles southwest | 29 | lake | 1 | 8 |
| Cleawox Lake | 4 miles north | 79 | lake | 1 | 16 |
| Perkins Lake | 5 miles southwest | 4 | lake | 0 | 4 |
BLM outlines, the OSMB launch layer and the ODFW stocking schedule; read November 2, 2026.
Within an easy drive of Siltcoos Lake
Lakes for a second day near Siltcoos Lake
- Loon Lake2 miles west
- Woahink Lake3 miles north
- Carter Lake3 miles southwest
- Cleawox Lake4 miles north
- Perkins Lake5 miles southwest
Picking up tackle for Siltcoos Lake
- Darlings Marina & RV Resortmarina, Florence, 2 miles
- Bridgeport Marketbait and tackle shop, Florence, 6 miles
- Sportsmanbait and tackle shop, Florence, 6 miles
- Angler's Manufacturing Incfly shop, Florence, 7 miles
- Siuslaw Marina & RV Parkmarina, Florence, 8 miles
- North Country Lures & Fliesbait and tackle shop, Florence, 8 miles
Towns that work as a base for Siltcoos Lake
- Dunes City2 miles
- Florence8 miles
- Reedsport12 miles
The counties around Siltcoos Lake
- Lane Countyseat: Eugene
- Douglas Countyseat: Roseburg
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What the Siltcoos Lake species look like
Photo: Alabama Extension, CC0 1.0
Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie, Public domain
Photo: California Sea Grant, CC BY 2.0
Photo: gailhampshire, CC BY 2.0
What gets asked about Siltcoos Lake first
What corner of Oregon holds Siltcoos Lake?
Its county is Lane and Douglas counties, about 2 miles from Dunes City.
How big is Siltcoos Lake on the PMEP map?
About 3,286 acres mapped.
Where does OSMB map a launch on Siltcoos Lake?
Try Ada County Ramp on Siltcoos Lake, one of 8 launch sites.
What does ODFW record in Siltcoos Lake?
The habitat layers and booklet list black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, cutthroat trout, largemouth bass, rainbow trout and threespined stickleback.
Does the booklet set special rules for Siltcoos Lake?
Trout: Lakes: 5 per day, 3 daily limits in possession. Streams: (including tidewaters and bays): 2 per day, 3 daily limits in possession; 8-inch minimum. A water-specific rule changes part of that; see the limits band.
What are the 2026 fees for fishing Siltcoos Lake?
An Oregon angling license ($50 resident, $138 nonresident for 2026) covers anglers 12 and older; salmon, steelhead, sturgeon and halibut go on a Combined Angling Tag ($69 resident).
Where can I fish Siltcoos Lake without a boat in Oregon?
The shore lists skip this water.
Who sells Oregon bait near Siltcoos Lake?
The nearest listed counter is Darlings Marina & RV Resort, roughly 2 miles away.
Does Siltcoos Lake get hatchery trout?
It is on the schedule for 4 stocking weeks.
Does an ODFW record come from Siltcoos Lake?
Salmon, Coho, 25 lb 5.25 oz, by Ed Martin (1966).
Take the Oregon back roads to Siltcoos Lake
Every Oregon fee and bag limit is one click away.