Timothy Lake trout fishing

[305to503fishermen]

Has anyone made their way up to Timothy Lake in Mt. Hood yet this year? I know it was stocked recently so the roads are clear. I am just curious about the bite. I want to go up this weekend but worried it is still a little chilly and the fish wont be as active.

Let me know if anyone has been up there or has a thought on the matter.

 

[BrandonBeach]

Went up there week ago last Saturday. Was ok fishing, stockers about 3-4 per hour.

Put out 2 crawdad traps. None trapped at all.

 

[troutdude]

If you go--and have a flotation device--flatlining wedding rings, tipped with bait, was the ticket early last year (we went in April).

 

[305to503fishermen]

I am debating Timothy or Detroit. Thanks Brandon any big ones?

TD so you are saying keep it right at the surface then?

 

[troutdude]

Yes, within the top 10' feet of the surface. If that doesn't work change to slightly more weight, to got just a bit deeper.

Timothy will have larger 'bows than Detroit.

 

[305to503fishermen]

You think TD?

Even with Detroit getting those larger than normal trophy's. It also might be less hectic than Detroit over memorial day.

@BrandonBeach what size were you catching ?

 

[twout]

Timothy will be full for the weekend. See ya out there. I’ll be launching at o dark 30 from Oak Fork.

 

[troutdude]

All campgrounds will be packed!

Yes...Timothy has NICE holdovers!!! Bigger than "trophy" truck trout.

 

[305to503fishermen]

Well that sounds like what my plan for Saturday morning will be then.

Thank for the advice TD, Timothy is one of my favorite lakes to fish. Plus it has my 150 dollar penn rod and reel at the bottom of it lol.

Best of luck for you if you make your way out there. It is going to be chilly.

 

[305to503fishermen]

Also @troutdude where do you like to troll? The dam or the north arm?

 

[BrandonBeach]

I paddled around the dam area in my little pontoon boat. No big ones.

Will be a lot more people this weekend.........

 

[troutdude]

The trout will be spread out in cold water conditions. And likely in shallower water, where the water warms up faster.