Vernonia Lake

Vernonia, Oregon 97064 USA

Independent

“home to a variety of bass and perch”

Vernonia Lake was once the mill pond of the Oregon-American Lumber Company. The lake is home to Bass, Crappie, Perch and Bluegill, and is stocked each year with Rainbow Trout. In its day, the Oregon-American Lumber Co. Mill was the largest all-electric lumber mill in the world. In 1957 when it was no longer cost effective to operate the mill it was closed. The mill literally went out in a blaze of glory when the planer shed was burned up as part of the 1961 movie “Ring of Fire” staring David Janssen, Joyce Taylor, Frank Gorshin. Remnants of some of the old buildings can still be seen. If you’re interested in old logging history the Vernonia Pioneer Museum has more information on the mill and the history of Vernonia.

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June 17, 2015

This former log pond is now a popular local fishing spot. The lake provides a rest stop for migrant waterbirds, and breeding habitat for Pied-billed Grebe. Bird deciduous woods along the walking trail that encircles the lake to find nesting Rufous Hummingbird, Warbling Vireo, Cedar Waxwing, and Black-headed Grosbeak. A day-use fee is required for visits of 20 min or more. On E side of Vernonia along Hwy 47, 0.1 mi W of the Nehalem River bridge. Bicycle access via the Vernonia Linear Trail Extension, which connects to the Banks-Vernonia State Trail. GPS 45 51.421 N, 123 10.471 W.

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