The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Timothy Lake
Clackamas County, Oregon · about 1,350 acres (2.1 sq mi)
40°F water, calm tomorrow morning.
About Timothy Lake
In Clackamas County, Oregon, Timothy Lake covers about 1,350 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.6 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 9.5 miles. Its surface is about 3,230 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Mount Hood Village, is about 18 miles northwest. Gresham, the nearest city, is about 40 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 1,350 acres (2.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.5 miles
- End to end
- About 2.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 3,230 ft
- County
- Clackamas County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Oregon, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 40°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowCrappie
Cold. Tight schools near deep brush and bridges.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- SlowCatfish
Cold. Slow, in the deepest holes. Cut bait works best.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:02 am · sunset 4:39 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Timothy Lake
- Mount Hood Villageabout 18 mi northwest
- Estacadaabout 28 mi northwest
- Sandyabout 29 mi northwest
- Greshamnearest city, about 40 mi northwest
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Questions about Timothy Lake
What fish are in Timothy Lake?
Lakes like Timothy Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Timothy Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Timothy Lake?
About 1,350 acres, with about 9.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Timothy Lake?
Mount Hood Village is about 18 miles northwest; Estacada is about 28 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Timothy Lake today?
The surface was about 40°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Timothy Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
