North Twin Lake - La Pine, OR

North Twin Lake, near La Pine, Oregon, in the Deschutes National Forest, is a picturesque high-elevation lake renowned for its consistent trout fishing. This lake offers reliable opportunities for rainbow and brook trout, both regularly stocked by the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW), ensuring excellent action, including robust holdovers from previous seasons.

Fishing conditions are generally good, particularly when the Cascade Lakes Highway provides access from late spring through fall. The south side of the lake is often most productive, especially in cooler water. Effective methods for trout include bait fishing with PowerBait or worms, and spin fishing with small inline spinners. Fly anglers find success "hanging flies under an indicator," utilizing nymphs, chironomids, and leeches fished deep.

Access to North Twin Lake is convenient via the Cascade Lakes Highway, with public campgrounds and boat launches available for various watercraft. Conservation efforts focus on maintaining healthy trout populations. Anglers must strictly adhere to all ODFW regulations, including bag limits and proper fish handling, to preserve this productive and beautiful Central Oregon lake. North Twin Lake offers a reliably rewarding trout fishing experience in a classic Cascade mountain setting.