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Odell Lake at Willamette Pass is a deep lake with kokanee, lake trout and protected bull trout.
Looking for the latest Odell Lake river report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with live flows, current conditions, hatches and the flies working now on the Odell Lake.
Water level
There is no public daily water level gauge for Odell Lake that we can show here. Check with the managing agency or a local shop for the latest.
Wind forecast
Odell Lake fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Lake trout move shallower in fall.
Streamers along the drop-offs.
Stocking report
See the ODFW weekly trout stocking schedule for the latest stocking at Odell Lake and other Oregon waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Odell Lake, bring: Sparkle Minnow #2-6, Woolly Bugger #4-8, 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, Circus Peanut #4.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Odell Lake lake details
| Access | Resorts and ramps off State Route 58. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 4,790 ft |
| Nearest town | Crescent, Oregon |
| Best season | Spring through fall |
| Fish | Kokanee, lake trout and bull trout |
| Regulations | Bull trout must be released. 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 | Limited. |
| Camping | Deschutes National Forest campgrounds |
| Kids | Partly. |
| Good to know | Snow comes early at the pass. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Snow.
Spring
Spring.
Summer
Kokanee.
Fall
Lake trout.
How to get there
From Oakridge, take State Route 58 east to Willamette Pass.