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1. Applegate Lake ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Cascade Lakes ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Crater Lake

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4. Upper Klamath Lake

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5. Detroit Lake

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6. Devils Lake

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7. East Lake

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8. Emigrant Lake

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9. Fern Ridge Lake

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10. Fishhawk Lake

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11. Green Lakes

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12. Hells Canyon Reservoirs

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13. Lake Celilo

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14. Lake of the Woods

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15. Lake Wallula

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16. Malheur Lake

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17. Matthieu Lakes

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18. Odell Lake

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19. Olallie Lake

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20. Paulina Lake

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21. Sky Lakes Wilderness

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22. Suttle Lake

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23. Crescent Lake

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24. Waldo Lake

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25. Wickiup Reservoir

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

One of the United States’ most geographically diverse states, Oregon is home to numerous rivers, streams, waterways, and lakes, with some of the deepest, widest, clearest, and most spectacular lakes in the country. From the clear, deep blue waters of Crater Lake to the spectacular setting of dense forests surrounding the aptly named Lake of the Woods, Oregon has a breathtaking body of water in every corner of the state. You can buy your fishing license before you go.

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Best time to fish in Oregon is June through September

Here is the weather at Crater Lake. Source: National Weather Service

Month Average High (°F) Average Low (°F) Average Precipitation (inches) Average Snowfall (inches)
January 28 13 5.1 55.5
February 31 15 5.5 55.1
March 35 18 4.5 49.6
April 41 22 2.9 34.3
May 49 28 2.9 18.9
June 59 35 1.7 4.7
July 69 41 0.6 0.2
August 69 41 0.7 0.0
September 62 36 1.4 0.8
October 49 29 3.3 11.0
November 38 22 6.6 39.4
December 31 16 7.2 51.6

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