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Lemolo Lake

Lemolo Lake is a reservoir in Oregon, near Douglas County.

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Fish species in Lemolo Lake

Official stocking history

Stocking records show that the following fish or strains were stocked here. A historical stocking does not by itself prove that a self-sustaining population remains today.

Lemolo Lake is a reservoir in Douglas County, Oregon.

No reliable acreage is listed for Lemolo Lake, so begin with visible cover and the first clear change in depth.

What Makes Lemolo Lake Different

Lemolo Lake is the upper North Umpqua River reservoir below Diamond Lake. Brown trout, rainbow trout, and kokanee use a mix of river influence, steep points, and open water.

Troll or jig for kokanee, cast small spoons for rainbows, and work larger minnow lures near low-light points for predatory brown trout.

How Lemolo Lake Fishes

Large browns can follow kokanee, while inflow from the North Umpqua cools the upper end. Toketee Reservoir downstream is a separate, narrower hydro lake.

Fishing becomes easier when the trip starts with one goal: use North Umpqua inflow and kokanee schools for rainbow, brown trout, and kokanee. On Lemolo Lake, that separates a real pattern from random casting.

A second pass should follow the same main idea, which is to use North Umpqua inflow and kokanee schools for rainbow, brown trout, and kokanee, while holding the lure near the depth of the first two bites, changing speed once, and checking one nearby piece of matching water before leaving the area so the next move is based on a repeatable fish location instead of a guess or an old report from another part of the lake.

Lemolo brown trout can grow by feeding on kokanee and smaller trout, making them a different target from recently stocked rainbows. A larger minnow lure during low light belongs near a point or inflow edge. Daytime kokanee still call for a controlled open-water trolling depth.

Lemolo Lake FAQs

What makes Lemolo Lake different from other Oregon waters?

The main difference is easy to see: Lemolo Lake is the upper North Umpqua River reservoir below Diamond Lake.

What is a useful first fishing plan for Lemolo Lake?

Start simply: Troll or jig for kokanee, cast small spoons for rainbows, and work larger minnow lures near low-light points for predatory brown trout.

Which local detail matters most when fishing Lemolo Lake?

Watch this closely: Large browns can follow kokanee, while inflow from the North Umpqua cools the upper end.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Black Crappie — supporting source

    Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Fish Habitat Distribution

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Fish Habitat Distribution

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Brook Trout — supporting source

    Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Fish Habitat Distribution

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Brown Bullhead — supporting source

    Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Fish Habitat Distribution

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Brown Trout — supporting source

    Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Trout Stocking Maps

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Common Carp — supporting source

    Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Fish Habitat Distribution

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Sockeye Salmon — supporting source

    Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Trout Stocking Maps

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Fish Habitat Distribution

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Northern Pikeminnow — supporting source

    Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Fish Habitat Distribution

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Steelhead — supporting source

    Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Fish Habitat Distribution

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Smallmouth Bass — supporting source

    Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Fish Habitat Distribution

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Tui Chub — supporting source

    Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Fish Habitat Distribution

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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