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Winchester Bay and the Umpqua estuary 5.4 mi
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Siuslaw River 16 mi
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Umpqua River 25 mi
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Tahkenitch Lake Fishing
A 2,324-acre Oregon lake in Douglas County.
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Douglas County
The quick picture on Tahkenitch Lake
About 2,324 acres of open water make up Tahkenitch Lake on the BLM map of Douglas County. OSMB lists Private and Siuslaw National Forest as the manager of its launches. Expect about 6 miles of driving to reach Reedsport.
The OSMB layer shows 2 open launch sites here. Watch for 2 water-specific rules on this water. ODFW files it with the Northwest Zone.
2,324acres (BLM outline)
2OSMB launches
8fish mapped
1county
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.
Species
Species recorded at Tahkenitch Lake
Black crappie Bluegill Brown bullhead Largemouth bass Umpqua pikeminnow Warmouth Yellow perch Coho salmon
These are the species an ODFW source ties to Tahkenitch Lake.
Where the Tahkenitch Lake fish list comes from
| Fish | Use ODFW records | Origin | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black crappie | resident multiple uses | non native | DocObsFish |
| Bluegill | resident multiple uses | non native | DocObsFish |
| Brown bullhead | resident multiple uses | non native | DocObsFish |
| Largemouth bass | resident multiple uses | non native | DocObsFish |
| Umpqua pikeminnow | unknown | native local | DocObsFish |
| Warmouth | resident multiple uses | non native | 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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Launch sites that serve Tahkenitch Lake
- Tahkenitch Fishing Village launchhand carry launch; parking, use fee, short-term tie-up, marina, hand launch; Private
- Tahkenitch Landing Campground Ramp1 lane, trailered launch; parking, restrooms, use fee, life jacket loaner station; Siuslaw National Forest
The OSMB status for Tahkenitch Lake Boat Ramp is closed.
Next-closest launches to Tahkenitch Lake
- Elbow Lake Recreation Area launchElbow Lake, under a mile northwest
- Carter Lake Boat LaunchCarter Lake, 5 miles north
- Ada Resort boat ramp on Siltcoos LakeSiltcoos Lake, 6 miles northeast
- Ada County Ramp on Siltcoos LakeSiltcoos Lake, 7 miles northeast
- Fish Mill Lodges launch on Siltcoos LakeSiltcoos Lake, 7 miles north
- Jacksons Mini Marina on Siltcoos LakeSiltcoos Lake, 7 miles north
Oregon State Marine Board Boating Access Sites layer (OSMB ArcGIS), read November 2, 2026; status as OSMB publishes it.
Limits
Keeping fish from Tahkenitch Lake
The booklet lists Tahkenitch Lake under the Northwest Zone, so that table is the starting point.
| 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. |
Special regulations on Tahkenitch Lake
| Water as printed | Species | Rule | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tahkenitch Lake (Above Hwy 101 bridge, below first road crossing on Mallard Arm, and below the 059 bridge on the Fivemile Arm) | coho, salmon | Open for coho salmon Oct 1 – Dec 31 (Wild Coho Aggregate Bag Limit applies). | p. 26 |
| Tahkenitch Lake (Above Hwy 101 bridge, below first road crossing on Mallard Arm, and below the 059 bridge on the Fivemile 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.
Compare
Lakes around Tahkenitch Lake in one table
Size leader among the neighbours: Siltcoos Lake, around 3,286 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Kind | OSMB launches | Stocking weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahkenitch Lake | 2,324 | lake | 2 | 0 | |
| Elbow Lake | 1 mile northwest | 19 | lake | 1 | 0 |
| Perkins Lake | 3 miles north | 4 | lake | 0 | 4 |
| Carter Lake | 5 miles north | 29 | lake | 1 | 8 |
| Loon Lake | 6 miles north | 3 | lake | 0 | 6 |
| Siltcoos Lake | 7 miles north | 3,286 | lake | 8 | 4 |
BLM outlines, the OSMB launch layer and the ODFW stocking schedule; read November 2, 2026.
Nearby
Shops, beds and water close to Tahkenitch Lake
Reservoirs and lakes that neighbour Tahkenitch Lake
- Elbow Lake1 mile northwest
- Perkins Lake3 miles north
- Carter Lake5 miles north
- Loon Lake6 miles north
- Siltcoos Lake7 miles north
Tackle and bait counters close to Tahkenitch Lake
- Turman Tacklebait and tackle shop, Reedsport, 6 miles
- Reedsport Outdoor Storebait and tackle shop, Reedsport, 6 miles
- Salmon Harbor Tacklebait and tackle shop, Reedsport, 7 miles
- Darlings Marina & RV Resortmarina, Florence, 8 miles
- Sportsmanbait and tackle shop, Florence, 13 miles
- Bridgeport Marketbait and tackle shop, Florence, 13 miles
Beds and campgrounds handy to Tahkenitch Lake
- Reedsport6 miles
- Dunes City9 miles
- Lakeside14 miles
Tahkenitch Lake by county
- Douglas Countyseat: Roseburg
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Photos
The look of the water close to Tahkenitch Lake
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Answers
Answers on Tahkenitch Lake from the Oregon sources
Which Oregon town is closest to Tahkenitch Lake?
Point the car toward Douglas County, about 6 miles from Reedsport.
What size is Tahkenitch Lake on the map?
Some 2,324 acres of outline.
Which OSMB launch serves Tahkenitch Lake?
There are 2 launch sites; Tahkenitch Fishing Village launch is a start.
Which fish does ODFW place in Tahkenitch Lake?
Mapped fish include black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, largemouth bass, umpqua pikeminnow, warmouth and yellow perch.
How many trout does ODFW let me keep at Tahkenitch 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. The ODFW booklet gives this water a line of its own, shown with the limits.
What should I buy before fishing Tahkenitch 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).
Is there bank access at Tahkenitch Lake?
No listed shore site here; ask at a launch.
Is there an Oregon bait shop on the drive to Tahkenitch Lake?
Turman Tackle, roughly 6 miles away, is where our list starts.
Choose a still Oregon morning for Tahkenitch Lake
Check the in-season updates before a fish goes in the cooler.