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Diamond Peak stands as a sentinel over Odell Lake, one of the blue giants of the Deschutes National Forest. This large lake is 3562 acres, 6 miles long and 1 1/2 miles wide, and reaches a depth of 282 ft. The average depth is 132 ft. which makes it ideal habitat for Lake Trout (Mackinaw) and Bull Trout. Rainbow Trout, Kokanee Salmon and Mountain Whitefish also naturally reproduce in this lake. Odell Lake is managed as a trophy Lake Trout fishery and has the distinction of the last two state record Lake Trout being caught here. The current state record is a 40 lb 8 oz 45.5 inch long giant caught in 1984 by Kenneth Erickson. Bull Trout are listed as a threatened species with the US Fish and Wildlife Service and is thus closed to angling. Odell Lake is open from late April to October 31. There is no fishing within 200 ft of the mouth of Trapper Creek from September 1 to October 31. Be sure to always check the Oregon Department Fishing and Wildlife (ODFW) Regulations for the most current regulations, and catch limits. Odell Lake also offers beautiful campsites tucked away in thick forests and some excellent wind surfing. Boats are the most effective way to fish this lake but be aware of afternoon winds; the lake can get dangerously rough.

Facilities: Odell Lake has 4 campgrounds, with restrooms, nearby.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted for Odell Lake.

Best Time To Visit: Unknown

Fees: There are fees to use the campgrounds.

Accessibility: This lake is not handicap accessible.

Rules: Unknown

Directions: To reach Odell Lake from Crater Lake, travel north on the Crater Lake Highway to State Highway 138. Take State Highway 138 east to U.S. Highway 97. Go north on U.S. Highway 97 to State Highway 58. Travel northwest on State Highway 58 about 18 miles to reach the lake.

Address
Crescent Ranger District-Deschutes National Forest
P.O. Box 208
Crescent, Oregon 97733
Phone
General: (541) 433-3200
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