Good bass and panfish fishing

Agate Lake - Medford, OR (Jackson County)


by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
8-12-2025
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Agate Lake is 55 percent full. Fishing for bass and panfish should be good throughout the summer. Illegally introduced common carp and catfish are a problem at Agate, and anglers are encouraged to harvest any carp or catfish caught at the reservoir.




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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Tuesday, August 12th
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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Monday, August 11th
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