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Detroit Lake, OR
Reservoir in Marion County, Oregon. A 3,500-acre Cascade reservoir on the North Santiam River about an hour east of Salem, Detroit Lake is a popular stocked-trout and kokanee destination ringed by Willamette National Forest. ODFW stocks rainbow trout heavily through spring and summer, and the lake supports kokanee salmon, landlocked Chinook, and warmwater species in the warmer months. Cold, deep water keeps the trout and kokanee bite going into summer.
Overall bite score
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What swims here
6 tracked species in Detroit Lake, with the months each fishes best.
Water facts
Detroit Lake State Recreation Area provides multi-lane ramps, a marina, and campground access off Hwy 22. Water temperature is estimated from the North Santiam River below Detroit Dam (USGS 14181500) plus a seasonal baseline. Standard statewide trout limits apply; check current ODFW Willamette Zone rules.
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