THe OREGON SPORTSMAN 197 
is located at the summit of the Cascade Mountains near the northeast 
corner of Jackson County, eighty-five miles from Medford. Crater 
Lake is the deepest body of fresh water in North America, half 
filling the shell of a great extinct voleano. The lake has no known 
inlets or outlets though the water is fresh and cool and stocked 
with a plentiful supply of fish. The waters are blue, of a tint 
nowhere else seen. The lake is oval in shape, four miles wide and 
six miles long, having a depth of from 1,000 to 2,000 feet. The lake 
has a number of excursion boats, a hotel, and numerous resorts and 
camping spots are found in the near vicinity. The regular Crater 
Lake National Park season is from July 1 to September 30. Special 
excursion rates to Crater Lake during the season are made via 
Medford from all points on the Southern Pacific. At Medford con- 
nection is made three times a week with auto stage. 
The tourist attractions in Southern Oregon include many varie- 
ties of mineral springs; the wonderful Rogue River gorge at Prospect; 
the weird underground caves just across the Josephine County line, 
and almost unrivalled hunting and fishing advantages. 
WHERE TO GO IN DOUGLAS COUNTY 
By WARDEN ORRIN THOMPSON, Roseburg, Oregon 
a place to enjoy outdoor life, and where fish and game is 
abundant. There is a variety of locations, from the seashore 
and lakes, to snow-covered mountains, 
The Umpqua River, which rises at the summit of the Cascade 
Mountains and flows through Douglas County, about 250 miles, to 
the ocean, is one of the best fishing streams to be found anywhere. 
It has many tributaries, where fishing and hunting are good. Douglas 
County is especially noted for the large numbers of deer to be found. 
At the mouth of the Umpqua River is Winchester Bay, a summer 
resort where bathing,. boating, fishing and hunting may be enjoyed. 
There is an abundance of shellfish, perch, herring, ete. Lakes and 
streams in the vicinity afford good trout fishing. Duck shooting is 
good in season. The silverside salmon take a spinner readily during 
the fall months. Tidewater runs for thirty miles up the Umpqua 
and it is an ideal place for motorboating. This territory can be 
reached by railroad from Eugene to Gardiner or Reedsport, and from 
these places by boat. Also by auto from Drain or Oakland to Scotts- 
burg at head of tidewater, and from there by boat. 
The North and South Umpqua Rivers in the vicinity of Roseburg 
are favorite places for those who like to troll for the Royal Chinook 
salmon. They are running between April 1 and June 1. The Umpqua 
chinook is a large and gamey fish. Several specimens were taken 
this season which weighed over sixty pounds each.. The fishing 
may be reached by auto from Roseburg. Many were caught in the 
South Umpqua this year, most of them within the city limits of 
Roseburg. 
The North Umpqua is accessible by auto to Rock Creek, about 
twenty-five miles from Roseburg. There are many beautiful camping 
places and the fishing is good. The species caught are mostly ecut- 
throat and steelhead trout. A great many rainbow and Eastern brook 
LD) = piace County offers many inducements to people looking for 
