Tillamook County · lake · 158 acres
Cape Meares Lake
Cape Meares Lake is a lake in Tillamook County, Oregon, stocked with Rainbow Trout. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Oregon's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Fog
65°
51°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
64°
53°
12 mph
2%
Sat
Rain
64°
54°
14 mph
76%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Scheduled stockings ahead
Sep 14, 2026 — Rainbow Trout · 300 planned
Mar 8, 2027 — Rainbow Trout · 3,000 planned
Apr 19, 2027 — Rainbow Trout · 3,000 planned
Published schedule — agencies adjust for weather and water.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Coleman Creek0.5 mi
- Flower Pot Creek1.2 mi
- Larson Creek2.3 mi
- Short Creek2.6 mi
- Tillamook River2.7 mi
- Baughman Creek3.6 mi
- Smith Creek3.9 mi
- Lifesaving Creek4.1 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official OR regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Cape Meares Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Cape Meares Lake?+
Cape Meares Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Tillamook County, Oregon. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Cape Meares Lake?+
Yes — Oregon requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Cape Meares Lake?+
Cape Meares Lake is a lake in Tillamook County, Oregon. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.