Empire Lakes Fishing in Coos County, Oregon
Empire Area

awsome trout, perch, and bluegill fishing from mid. spring to late summer. Use a very small piece of worm on a small hook with a bobber set about 3 feet down for perch. Flies work well in the trees and shrubs on the edges of the lower lake for bluegill. worms on the bottom of on a bobber work well for trout. Powerbait is also popular and effective. bass can be caught with plastics. especially worms and lizards. its easiest to get the big ones from float tubes in the lower lake. Crappie are a rare occurance. As a basic rule upper lake is best for trout and some perch. Lower lake is best for bluegill bass crappie and perch. Crawfish are also abundant.