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Detroit Lake on the North Santiam is a stocked rainbow and kokanee lake east of Salem.
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Wind forecast
Detroit Lake fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
The lake is drawn down for winter.
Fish streamers near the remaining creek mouths.
Stocking report
See the ODFW weekly trout stocking schedule for the latest stocking at Detroit Lake and other Oregon waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Detroit Lake, bring: Woolly Bugger #4-8, Mini Leech #8-10, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Scud Bomb #12-16, Clouser Minnow #2-6, Pitching Leech #10.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Detroit Lake lake details
| Access | Detroit Lake State Recreation Area off State Route 22. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 1,570 ft |
| Nearest town | Detroit, Oregon |
| Best season | Spring and summer |
| Fish | Rainbows and kokanee |
| Regulations | Check the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations and in-season changes before you go. An Oregon angling license is required for anglers 12 and older, plus a combined tag for steelhead and salmon. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 3X tippet |
| Ice fishing | Does not freeze. |
| Camping | Detroit Lake State Recreation Area |
| Kids | Yes. |
| Good to know | Winter drawdown limits ramps. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Drawdown.
Spring
Stocked rainbows.
Summer
Kokanee.
Fall
Drawdown.
How to get there
From Salem, take State Route 22 east to Detroit.