Crater Lake, situated within Crater Lake National Park in Klamath County, Oregon, offers a truly distinctive angling experience within one of America's most stunning natural settings. As the deepest lake in the United States at 1,943 feet, this volcanic caldera lake is renowned for its pristine, incredibly clear waters and striking blue color. The lake supports two naturally reproducing fish species: kokanee salmon and rainbow trout. These species were originally introduced between 1888 and 1941, with the last stockings occurring in 1937 for silver salmon (which became kokanee) and 1941 for rainbow trout. The lake's population is estimated to include hundreds of thousands of kokanee and approximately 60,000 rainbow trout total. The challenging access and cold water conditions add to the adventure of fishing this unique high-elevation destination. The lake's extreme depth and crystal-clear water create a fishing environment unlike any other in the Pacific Northwest.