Where is suttle lake

Use our easy Lodging Search to find exactly the type of accommodation you are looking for at the right price. Suttle Lake is located about 15 miles northwest of Sisters on the U. Highway It is the most important lake in the north end of the Deschutes National Forest, entirely in Jefferson County, just east of the Santiam summit. While on a hunting trip Settle found the lake, which now bears his name in a corrupted form. The lake was formed and a terminal moraine, which was deposited by glacial ice about 25, years ago during the Suttle Lake advance of the Cabot Creek glaciation.

The principle surface input to the lake is Link Creek, which flows out of Blue Lake. The lake covers an area of acres. The average depth of the lake is 44 feet with a maximum depth of 75 feet. The lake has an excellent population of naturally reproducing kokanee, plus brown trout, whitefish, and crayfish.

Kokanee fishing at Suttle Lake is best in May and June using bait. The most commonly used baits are periwinkles and caddis larva, but night crawler and red egg combinations are also popular. Kokanee sizes currently average 9 to 10 inches. Still fishing from a boat is the best approach, fishing closer to shore early in the season and in the deeper water during mid-summer.

The same baits work throughout the season when presented just off the bottom. It is possible to fish from the bank for kokanee near the Suttle Lake picnic area on the northeast corner of the lake.

Brown trout from 10 inches to 10 pounds hide out here, with many in the 3 to 5 pound range. Most are taken early in the season trolling a Rapala near the surface. Late in summer, the brown trout head for the depths. Flashers, lures, and Rapalas need to run deep this time of year. Late in the season is another good time of year for catching brown trout. When late in the day, or anytime light intensity is low, chances of catching a big brown increase.

Mid-summer fly fishers troll nymphs and Woolly Buggers near the surface. Early evenings are especially good fly-fishing. Any lure, spinner, or fly that looks like a succulent kokanee fingerling will appeal to the big browns. Crayfish patterns are worth a try, too. Native whitefish of 10 to 12 inches are usually an incidental catch when fishing for the other species. The fry are a favorite snack of brown trout. Boats are most commonly used on Suttle Lake, float tubes are adequate, and wading is possible in some areas.

There are few areas fishable from shore. There is no limit for whitefish. Check the current ODFW regulations before fishing. To request your selected free visitor guides, please fill out the form below and click "Submit".

We also have the following visitor guides in Oregon. Click on any additional guides you would like to receive. Your submissions were successful, thank you! We also have visitor guides available in states highlighted in blue below. Click on any state to see what's available. Anglers can fish for salmon, trout, whitefish, and crayfish. There are several scenic hiking trails near the lake. Suttle Lake is a beautiful alpine lake not far from Sisters. Situated amidst towering Ponderosa pines, this pristine lake is a popular destination for fishing, hiking, and camping.

A variety of cozy log cabins as well as a beautiful lodge also attract visitors to this scenic spot in sunny Central Oregon throughout the year. Visit the website here. Fishing — Suttle Lake fishing is a popular activity. The lake has an abundance of Kokanee salmon, rainbow trout, brown trout, whitefish, and crayfish. Camping — Suttle Lake camping can be done at three nice campgrounds near the lake, each nestled in the beautiful Deschutes National Forest.

Suttle Lake Resort offers a variety of wonderful log cabins and other lodging for those who would prefer not to rough it.