Lake property at Fishhawk Lake means different things to different people. Part 2 goes on to describe some of what Fishhawk Lake has to offer regarding water activities, fishing and weather patterns.
Winds kick up usually in the afternoons for some personal sailing that keep some sailors really happy out on our 50AC lake. I don't see that many, but it doesn't mean you can't. I do see more paddle boats, usually operated by teens or younger kids and kayaks and canoes by both young and old. I happened to look up from my lakefront property yesterday just in time to see a couple of young boys tip over their canoe, but they were only in about 5' of water and virtually stood on the lake bottom to get their bearings and eventually get back in and continue their fun. Because it was a 90+ degree day, I'm sure the water felt pretty good as a welcome relief to the heat anyway!
Our temperatures range about 6-12 degrees cooler than in Portland, the nearest big city. When it's sweltering there in mid August, having lake property at Fishhawk Lake to enjoy is perfect.
The water depths can change from a couple of feet to about nineteen depending upon where you're going. You can kayak clear to the end of Fishhawk Creek, but you will have to turn around, especially in the summer you get to a point where you could literally walk across the stones and go from one side of the creek to the other. I've kayaked up Fishhaw Creek in August before and just did a u-turn at the end, went under the bridge and was back in the lake--all very easy.
Fishing is a big pasttime here. You can go out on the mist-covered morning lake and catch and keep two cutthroat trout per day or catch some really good-sized steelhead or salmon to catch and release or go out in the rain, sun, what-have-you. I've watched families go to our little beach at the clubhouse and plunk a line in or fly-fish off the bank. Lures are what is allowed as far as bait. The season is from May to November.
My sister caught this trout less than 10 minutes after she started fishing!
Fall at Fishhawk Lake
We also have a fish ladder and salmon that spawn in the fall/winter and early spring months every year. THAT is quite an event to watch! Some of the fish literally jump up the ladder, while others are cheek-to-jowl in the smaller creeks, sometimes so thick you could walk on them. It's such a great experience to share with kids or kids at heart.
Gayle Rich-Boxman, Broker Vernonia Realty
"Your Gateway to the Lake"
(503)755-2905
http://www.lakehomesatfishhawk.com/
Portions of this article were originally posted:http://fishhawklakerealtor.wordpress.com/2010/08/16/questions-about-fishhawk-lake-vs-other-lakes-in-oregon/
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