Trout Management Plan Lost Lake 1982

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Originator: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Publish Date: 1982

Online Link: None

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Contact Information

Agency: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Name: Cedric Cooney

Job Position: Natural Resources Data and Systems Manager

Telephone: 503-947-6094

E-Mail Address: Cedric.X.Cooney@odfw.oregon.gov

Description

Abstract: Lost Lake is located adjacent to State Highway 20 about 43 mi west of Bend and 4 mi west of the Santiam Pass. The lake has about 50 surface acres and is located at an elevation of 3,980 ft. Three tributaries enter the lake, the largest being Lost Lake Creek. The lake has a maximum depth of 12 ft, but most of the lake basin is from 3 to 4 ft deep. The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) maintains a campground on the west side of the lake, but it is not accessible until snow melts. Recreational use is primarily camping and angling. The lake receives varying amounts of angling pressure. In 1979, the USFS estimated all recreational use to be 4,000 visitor days. In 1957, the lake receded to only the stream channels, as considerable flow was visible escaping through the lava fissures. With help from the local resort operator, truckloads of cinders and lava rock were used to fill the two known outlets. Water still escapes through the cinder fills, but the lake has never dropped to the low level experienced in 1957. In July 1982, the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission accepted the Department's recommendation to manage Lost Lake for wild and hatchery fish.

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Time Period of Content: 1982, updated 1987

Geographic Extent: Lost Lake

Status: Final

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