Donaca Lake
Donaca Lake is a 3-acre (12,000 m2), 41-foot (12 m) deep lake in Linn County, Oregon, United States.[2] It lies at an elevation of 2,700 feet (820 m).[3] The lake can be accessed via two different trails, one from the south and one from the north. The lake is located within an old growth forest in the Middle Santiam Wilderness near Sweet Home.[4]
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| Location | Linn County, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 44°31′46.99″N 122°11′8.02″W[1] |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. depth | 41 ft (12 m) |
| Surface elevation | 2,700 ft (820 m) |
Donaca Lake provides habitat for a unique strain of cutthroat trout and affords excellent fishing for lively 8-to-12-inch (20 to 30 cm) specimens. Though not required by law, catch and release methods are encouraged to protect this fishery.[5]
View of Donaca Lake
See also
- List of lakes in Oregon
References
- http://www.fishingworks.com/lakes/oregon/linn/chimney-peak/donaca-lake/
- http://www.goingoutside.com/lake/108/1089642_Donaca_Lake_Oregon.html
- http://www.traveloregon.com/Explore-Oregon/Willamette-Valley/Outdoor-Recreation/Water-Sports/Lakes-and-Reservoirs/Donaca-Lake.aspx%5B%5D
- George Wuerthner (2003). Oregon's Wilderness Areas: The Complete Guide. Photographer George Wuerthner. Big Earth Publishing. ISBN 978-1-56579-434-4.
- John Shewey (2007). Complete Angler's Guide to Oregon: A Wilderness Adventures Press Angler's Guidebook. Wilderness Adventures Press. ISBN 978-1-932098-31-0.
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