Columbia County · reservoir · 32 acres
Vernonia Lake
Vernonia Lake is a reservoir in Columbia 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
Overcast
79°
52°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
82°
52°
9 mph
1%
Sat
Drizzle
70°
50°
12 mph
38%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Scheduled stockings ahead
Mar 8, 2027 — Rainbow Trout · 2,500 planned
Mar 29, 2027 — Rainbow Trout · 2,000 planned
Apr 26, 2027 — Rainbow Trout · 4,000 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
- Pebble Creek0.2 mi
- Coon Creek0.2 mi
- Coal Creek2.5 mi
- Beaver Creek2.1 mi
- Elk Creek2.5 mi
- Hawkins Lake3.5 mi
- East Fork Nehalem River3.5 mi
- Dog Creek2.9 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.
Vernonia Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Vernonia Lake?+
Vernonia Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Columbia County, Oregon. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Vernonia 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 Vernonia Lake?+
Vernonia Lake is a reservoir in Columbia County, Oregon. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.