Woahink Lake Fishing
A 784-acre Oregon lake in Lane County.
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Opening notes on Woahink Lake
Mapped from BLM hydrography, Woahink Lake spreads across about 784 acres of Lane County. The launch operators OSMB names are Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. Fuel and food are closest in Dunes City, near under a mile away.
OSMB records 2 open launch sites that reach it. It falls under the Northwest Zone in the booklet. The ODFW schedule plans 4 stocking weeks for it this season.
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.
Which fish ODFW records in Woahink Lake
Each fish listed for Woahink Lake comes from an ODFW habitat polygon, a booklet rule or a record.
How ODFW tags the fish of Woahink Lake
| Fish | Use ODFW records | Origin | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | resident multiple uses | non native | DocObsFish |
| Brown bullhead | resident multiple uses | non native | UndocObsFish |
| Coastal cutthroat trout | unknown | native local | UndocObsFish |
| Largemouth bass | resident multiple uses | non native | DocObsFish |
| Rainbow trout | resident multiple uses | native local | DocObsFish |
| Smallmouth bass | resident multiple uses | non native | 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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- Woahink Lake East boat ramp2 lanes, trailered launch; parking, restrooms; Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
- Woahink Lake West boat ramptrailered launch; parking; Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Alternate launches near Woahink Lake
- Honeyman State Park on Cleawox LakeCleawox Lake, 1 mile northwest
- Darlings Resort boat ramp on Siltcoos LakeSiltcoos Lake, 2 miles south
- Westlake County Park on Siltcoos LakeSiltcoos Lake, 2 miles south
- Nightingales Fish Camp boat ramp on Siltcoos LakeSiltcoos Lake, 2 miles southeast
- Siltcoos Lake Resort boat rampSiltcoos Lake, 2 miles south
- Jacksons Mini Marina on Siltcoos LakeSiltcoos Lake, 2 miles south
Oregon State Marine Board Boating Access Sites layer (OSMB ArcGIS), read November 2, 2026; status as OSMB publishes it.
Stocking weeks for Woahink Lake
| Week as printed | ODFW office | Planned trout by size class |
|---|---|---|
| Apr. 05, 2027 – Apr. 09, 2027 | Newport | 1,000 legal-size trout |
| Mar. 08, 2027 – Mar. 12, 2027 | Newport | 1,332 legal-size trout |
| Apr. 06, 2026 – Apr. 10, 2026 | Newport | 1,000 legal-size trout |
| Mar. 16, 2026 – Mar. 20, 2026 | Newport | 1,332 legal-size trout |
ODFW prints size classes for Woahink Lake, not which trout strain goes in.
ODFW weekly trout stocking schedule (planned releases; ODFW prints size classes, not species), myodfw.com, read November 2, 2026.
Oregon limits at Woahink Lake
For Woahink Lake the Northwest Zone rows apply first, then any exception.
| 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. |
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.
How Woahink Lake stacks against its neighbours
Siltcoos Lake leads this group on size, with roughly 3,286 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Kind | OSMB launches | Stocking weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woahink Lake | 784 | lake | 2 | 4 | |
| Cleawox Lake | 1 mile northwest | 79 | lake | 1 | 16 |
| Siltcoos Lake | 3 miles south | 3,286 | lake | 8 | 4 |
| Loon Lake | 4 miles southwest | 3 | lake | 0 | 6 |
| Carter Lake | 5 miles southwest | 29 | lake | 1 | 8 |
| Munsel Lake | 6 miles north | 105 | lake | 1 | 10 |
BLM outlines, the OSMB launch layer and the ODFW stocking schedule; read November 2, 2026.
Around Woahink Lake: Oregon towns, tackle and more water
Nearby lakes worth a look after Woahink Lake
- Cleawox Lake1 mile northwest
- Siltcoos Lake3 miles south
- Loon Lake4 miles southwest
- Carter Lake5 miles southwest
- Munsel Lake6 miles north
Stores that outfit trips to Woahink Lake
- Darlings Marina & RV Resortmarina, Florence, 2 miles
- Bridgeport Marketbait and tackle shop, Florence, 4 miles
- Sportsmanbait and tackle shop, Florence, 4 miles
- Angler's Manufacturing Incfly shop, Florence, 5 miles
- North Country Lures & Fliesbait and tackle shop, Florence, 5 miles
- Y Marina, 2520 Highway 101marina, Florence, 5 miles
Oregon towns to sleep in near Woahink Lake
- Dunes Cityunder a mile
- Florence5 miles
- Reedsport15 miles
County fishing pages tied to Woahink Lake
- Lane Countyseat: Eugene
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Woahink Lake, the usual questions settled
Which Oregon county holds Woahink Lake?
Aim for Lane County, under a mile from Dunes City.
How much surface does Woahink Lake have?
Roughly 784 acres on the hydrography outline.
Can I tow a trailer boat to Woahink Lake in Oregon?
OSMB maps 2 launch sites; Woahink Lake East boat ramp is one.
What can an Oregon angler hook at Woahink Lake?
Look for bluegill, brown bullhead, cutthroat trout, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, smallmouth bass and threespined stickleback.
Which Oregon rules apply on Woahink 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.
What does an Oregon license for Woahink Lake cost in 2026?
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).
Can I fish Woahink Lake from an Oregon shoreline?
Neither DLCD nor ODFW maps shore access on it.
Where can I buy an ODFW license near Woahink Lake?
Try Darlings Marina & RV Resort, roughly 2 miles away.
Is Woahink Lake stocked with trout?
The schedule shows 4 stocking weeks.
Hook up the trailer and aim for Woahink Lake
Read the zone rows, then choose the launch closest to your water.

