Lake Trout (Mackinaw) in Oregon
ODFW rules and Oregon water for lake trout (mackinaw).
- 5 a daybag
- 40 lb 8 ozrecord
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lake trout (mackinaw) across the Beaver State
Look for "Trout" in any zone table to find the rule for lake trout (mackinaw). Take the Northwest Zone as the example: 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
Ken Erickson holds the Oregon mark of 40 lb 8 oz, set in 1984 on Odell Lake. 6 water pages on this site name it; Crescent Lake, Odell Lake and Wallowa Lake lead the list. Expect a changed rule on 3 waters, for instance Crescent Lake and Odell Lake.
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| Zone | Row as printed | Bag and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Zone | 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. |
| Southwest Zone | Trout | Lakes: 5 per day, 3 daily limits in possession. Streams: (including tidewaters and bays); 2 per day, 3 daily catch limits in possession; 8-inch minimum | Lakes: Open all year Streams: (including tidewaters and bays): Open May 22 – Oct 31 unless noted under Exceptions. |
| Willamette Zone | Trout | Lakes: 5 per day, 3 daily limits in possession. Streams: catch-and-release only, unless noted under Exceptions; 8-inch minimum | Lakes: Open all year. Streams: Open May 22 – Oct 31 unless noted under Exceptions. |
| Central Zone | Trout | Lakes: 5 per day, 3 daily limits in possession. Streams: 2 per day, 3 daily limits in possession; 8-inch minimum | Lakes: Open all year. Streams: Open May 22 – Oct 31, unless noted under Exceptions. |
| Northeast Zone | Trout | Lakes: 5 per day, 3 daily limits in possession. Streams: 2 per day, 3 daily limits in possession; 8-inch minimum | Lakes: Open all year. Streams: Open May 22 – Oct 31, unless noted under Exceptions. |
| Southeast Zone | Trout | Lakes: 5 per day, 3 daily limits in possession. Streams: 2 per day, 3 daily limits in possession; 8-inch minimum | Lakes: Open all year. Streams: Open all year, unless noted under Exceptions. |
| Snake River Zone | Trout | 6 per day, 3 daily limits in possession. | Open all year. |
| Columbia River Zone | Trout | 2 per day, 3 daily limits in possession; 12-inch minimum | Closed in all waters unless noted by species under Exceptions. Additional salmon and steelhead seasons are determined on an. |
| Marine Zone | General Marine Species: Rockfish ("sea bass", "snapper"), Gr. | Bag limits are set after this book is printed. Check current regulations before fishing on the Sport Bottomfish Seasons page. Retention of yelloweye and quillback rockfishes is prohibited. | Waters are open 24 hours per day. The offshore long-leader fishery is limited to fishing seaward of the 40-fathom regulatory. |
Limits as printed in the 2026 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations (ODFW, eRegulations edition) (eRegulations), read November 2, 2026.
Lakes and streams with their own lake trout (mackinaw) rule
| Water as printed | Zone | Rule as printed | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Lake | Central | 1 lake trout per day, 24 inch minimum length. | p. 53 |
| Odell Lake | Central | 1 lake trout per day, 24 inch minimum length. | p. 55 |
| Wallowa Lake | Northeast | No limit on size or number of lake trout. | p. 60 |
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.
lake trout (mackinaw) in the ODFW record book
| Listed as | Weight | Angler | Water | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trout, Macinaw or Lake | 40 lb 8 oz | Ken Erickson | Odell Lake | 1984 |
Oregon record fish as listed by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (record fish article, dated March 4, 2026), read November 2, 2026.
Oregon water that holds lake trout (mackinaw)
Oregon lake pages that name lake trout (mackinaw)
- Crescent Lake3,824 acres
- Odell Lake3,416 acres
- Wallowa Lake1,591 acres
- Cultus Lake1,142 acres
- Summit Lake (Klamath County)692 acres
- Fourmile Lake625 acres
ODFW Fish Habitat Distribution layers (ODFW ArcGIS), read November 2, 2026; a mapped species is habitat use ODFW records, not a catch report.
Other Oregon species beside lake trout (mackinaw)
- Brook Troutfreshwater
- Brown Troutfreshwater
- Bull Troutfreshwater
- Cutthroat Troutfreshwater
- Golden Troutfreshwater
- Rainbow Troutfreshwater
- Steelheadfreshwater
The look of the water close to Lake Trout (Mackinaw)
Photo: Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, Public domain
Photo: Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Bonnie Moreland, Public domain
Photo: Bonnie Moreland, Public domain
Fishing for lake trout (mackinaw) in the Beaver State: questions
What daily bag does Oregon set for lake trout (mackinaw)?
For the Northwest Zone, 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 Check the zone you fish.
Who caught the Oregon record lake trout (mackinaw)?
It weighed 40 lb 8 oz; Ken Erickson, 1984, Odell Lake.
Which Oregon waters list lake trout (mackinaw)?
Start at Crescent Lake, Odell Lake and Wallowa Lake; 6 pages carry it.
Is the lake trout (mackinaw) limit different on some Oregon waters?
It changes on 3 waters, including Crescent Lake.
What season covers Oregon lake trout (mackinaw)?
As listed for the Northwest Zone, Lakes: Open all year Streams: (including tidewaters and bays): Open May 22 – Oct 31, unless noted under Exceptions. In-season rule changes appear on MyODFW first.
Which ODFW license lets me keep lake trout (mackinaw)?
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 do I send an Oregon lake trout (mackinaw) record?
ODFW reviews claims; the record fish article lists what to send.
Under which name does ODFW list lake trout (mackinaw)?
The booklet prints Trout, Macinaw or Lake and Macinaw or Lake Trout.
Line up a day on Oregon lake trout (mackinaw)
The linked Oregon waters show launches, gauges and booklet rows.