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Lake Information for Anthony Lake


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Description: 

The lake is often iced over until July 4th. Fishing is good throughout summer and fall. A trail circles the lake and offers many opportunities for bank fishing.

Facilities and Parks: 

Primitive boat ramp; attractive campsites accommodate RVs but have no hook-ups; walk-in tent sites; drinking water, fire grates; picnic tables; wheelchair-accessible toilets; day-use area with shelter and fire place, BBQ grills and picnic tables. Supplies are available in North Powder.

Fees: Yes, for overnight use; no, for day use.

Additional Activities: Trails to Hoffer and Black lakes (each less than a mile from Anthony) branch off this trail. The trail to Hoffer is steeper but follows a delightful stream with visible trout. Both lakes offer good trout fishing in a handsome setting beneath the granite crags of the Elkhorn Mountains. There’s also swimming, hiking, wildlife viewing. Oregon Trail Regional Museum is in nearby Baker City and the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center is off Hwy 86 just east of Baker City. Nearby state parks: Hilgard Junction State Recreation Area, Red Bridge State Wayside.

For More Information:
ODFW Grand Ronde Watershed District Office — (541) 963-2138
US Forest Service, Whitman Ranger District — (541) 523-4476

Fishing Description: 

Stocked legal-sized rainbow trout grow to 14 inches by fall. Stocked trophy-sized trout can reach 17 inches and weigh 2 lbs. Naturally reproducing brook trout from 8 to 10 inches are also available.

Fishing Tips, Tactics, How-To info: 

All lake-fishing techniques can be effective here, though most anglers cast bait. Fly anglers can wade and cast from the submerged vegetation at the southwest end.

Directions to Lake: 

From North Powder on I-84 between La Grande and Baker City, head west on North Powder Road, then south on Anthony Creek Road (Forest Road 73), which leads to the lake.

Fish: 
Brook Trout
Fish: 
Rainbow Trout
Name: 
Anthony Lake
Lake type: 
lake
State: 
Oregon

Businesses Located Nearby

Bait & Tackle

    Burnt River Gifts & Tackle
  • 104 Main St - Unity, OR
  • (541) 446-3515
    Andes Wine Experience USA
  • 1505 L Ave - La Grande, OR
  • (541) 963-7878

Boat Rental

    Oregon Trail Sales & Service
  • 1925 Auburn Ave - Baker City, OR
  • (541) 523-6103

Vacation Rental

    Home Away From Home
  • 805 4th St - Baker City, OR
  • (541) 519-5792

Bar and Restaurant

    Brunswick Bar & Restaurant
  • 52 N 8th Ave - Elgin, OR
  • (541) 437-9191
    Sorbenots Incorporated
  • 1270 Campbell St - Baker City, OR
  • (541) 523-1678
    Cove Tavern
  • 505 Main St - Cove, OR
  • (541) 568-4716

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