Timothy Lake is usually a trout-and-camping destination, but a public-safety closure needs checking before you make plans. The September 3, 2026 fishing report listed the lake as closed. Confirm reopening with the land manager before arriving with a boat or camping gear.
Lake facts
- Size: Roughly 1,300 to 1,400 acres in Oregon Lakes Atlas references
- Main fish: Rainbow trout, brook trout, cutthroat trout and kokanee
- Access status: ODFW reported a public-safety closure in its September 3, 2026 update
Fishing access
When access is open, Hoodview, Oak Fork and Pine Point are places to investigate. Pine Point has a fishing dock, and the southern shore has bank-fishing areas. Those are normal access options, not permission to enter during a closure. Use current recreation notices before choosing a route to the water.
Fish and tackle
Rainbows, brook trout, cutthroat and kokanee live here. Once the lake reopens, check the fish-specific retention rules and recent stocking before deciding what to target. Small lures or flies let you work reachable depth changes from shore. Kokanee need a different search from a boat, with attention to where fish are holding.
Campgrounds and reopening
Camping, paddling and a picnic can make a longer lake visit when facilities are operating. Check both Portland General Electric and Forest Service recreation information for access and campground status. An old reservation listing doesn't override a safety closure. Settle that first, then plan the fishing around the part of the lake you can legally use.
Nearby fishing waters
Explore nearby waters, including local Featured destinations. Check each page for access and fishing restrictions.
Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.