Lake Abert.
Fishing. This 14 mile long lake is located just north of Valley Falls and
Chandler State Park off U.S. 395.
Applegate
Lake. Fishing, Campsites without electric hookup, Restrooms, Drinking
Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/day use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply).
Located in the beautiful Applegate River Valley on the California-Oregon border
near Jacksonville, Oregon. Located 23 miles southwest of Medford, Oregon off
Oregon State Route 238. (503) 326-6021.
Aspen Lake.
Fishing. This lake is about 5.5 by 3 miles in area and is located just west
of Klamath Falls off Oregon State Route 140.
Beulah Reservoir.
1900 acres. Fishing, Restrooms, Primitive Camping. Located about
70 miles northeast of Burns off U.S. Highway 20 at Juntura. (541) 473-5191
Blue River
Lake. Fishing, Campsites without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms,
Drinking Water, Picnic/day use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply). Located
in the Willamette National Forest in the Cascade foothills 38 miles east of
Springfield off Oregon State Route 126. (503) 326-6021.
Bonneville
Lock & Dam / Lake Bonneville. Fishing, Campsites without electric
hookup, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/day use,
Marina, Fuel, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Visitors Information Center.
2000 feet rugged rock walls of the Columbia River Gorge provide fascinating
scenery. Also be sure to watch migrating fish from the underwater viewing
rooms next to the fish ladders. Two of the nation's largest hydro electric
power plants are located here. Located 40 miles east of Portland off I 84.
(503) 326-6021.
Bully Creek
Reservoir. 985 acres. Fishing, Swimming, Campsites, Restrooms, Boat
Ramp (small fee may apply). Great for fishing, available species include smallmouth
bass, largemouth bass, rainbow, and black crappie. Located 10 miles west of
Vale off Graham Blvd. (541) 473-5191.
Clear Lake.
557 acres. Fishing, Swimming, Campsites, Restrooms, Picnic/day use, Ramps,
Nature Trails. Located in the Cascade Mountains 55 miles east of Sweet Home
off U.S. Highway 20. (541) 465-6521
Cottage
Grove Lake. Fishing, Campsites without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms,
Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/day use, Launch Ramp (small
fee may apply). Located in the Willamette Valley 5 miles south of Cottage
Grove off I 5. (503) 326-6021.
Cougar Lake.
Fishing, Campsites without electric hookup, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Picnic/day
use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply). Located in the Willamette National
Forest 42 miles east of Eugene off Oregon State Route 126. (503) 326-6021.
Crater Lake.
Scenery. A must see crater formed lake in the heart of Crater Lake National
Park. Accessible only in the summer months. Great spot for hiking! There are
no boat ramps due to the 1000 foot cliff all around the lake, but boat rides
are available (they were brought in by helicopter) for a small fee.
Crane Prairie
Reservoir. 4940 acres. Fishing, Campsites, Restrooms, Boat Ramp (small.
fee may apply). Located in the Cascade Mountains about 40 miles southwest
of Bend off U.S. Highway 97. (541) 388-2715.
Crescent
Lake. 4000 acres, Swimming, Campsites without electric hookup,
Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/day use, Boat Ramps
(small fee may apply). Lodging and Food are available nearby. Located high
in the cascades 70 miles southwest of Bend. Oregon.(541) 388-2715
Crooked
Prineville Reservoir. Fishing. Campsites without electric hookup, Restrooms,
Drinking Water, Picnic/day use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply). Crooked
Prineville Reservoir State Park is located on the northern shoreline. Located
about 20 miles south of Prineville.
The Dalles
lock & Dam / Lake Celilo. Fishing, Campsites with and without electric
hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/day
use, Marina, Fuel, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply). A scenic train ride
is offered during the summer months. Located on the Columbia River 2 miles
east of The Dalles. (503) 326-6021.
Davis Lake.
Fishing. Campsites without electric hookup, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary
Dump Station, Picnic/day use. Located just northeast of the Willamette Pass.
Detroit
Lake. Fishing, Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms,
Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/day use, Marina, Fuel, Launch
Ramp (small fee may apply), Visitors Information Center. Home of Mongold State
Park. Located on the edge of the Cascades 45 miles east of Salem on Oregon
State Route 22. (503) 326-6021.
Dexter Lake.
Fishing, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Picnic/day use, Marina, Fuel, Launch Ramp
(small fee may apply). A small lake located in Lowell just downstream from
Lookout Point Lake. (503) 326-6021.
Dorena Lake.
Fishing, Campsites without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water,
Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/day use, Marina, Fuel, Launch Ramp (small fee
may apply). Located in the scenic foothills of the Cascades 6 miles east of
Cottage Grove on Row River Rd. (503) 326-6021.
Emigrant
Lake. 806 acres,Fishing, Swimming, Campsites, Restrooms, Picnic/day
use, Boat Ramps (small fee may apply). Food and Lodging are located nearby.
Located 5 miles southeast of Ashland. Lake is closed at sunset except for
the developed campground area. (541) 776-7001
Fall Creek
Lake. Fishing, Campsites without electric hookup, Restrooms, Drinking
Water, Picnic/day use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply). Several Day Use
facilities area available near this scenic lake. Located 25 miles southeast
of Eugene off Oregon State Route 58. (503) 326-6021.
Fern Ridge
Lake. Fishing, Campsites without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms,
Drinking Water, Picnic/day use, Marina, Fuel, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply).
Several recreational areas are located along this large lake including Fern
Peninsula and Zumwalt. Located in the Willamette Valley. Located 12 miles
west of Eugene off Oregon State Route 126. (503) 326-6021.
Foster Lake.
Fishing, Campsites without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking
Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/day use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply).
A very scenic mountain lake with excellent trout fishing. Located 4 miles
northeast of Sweet Home off Oregon State Route 20. (503) 326-6021.
Goose Lake.
Fishing, Campsites without electric hookup, Restrooms, Drinking Water,
Picnic/day use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply). Camping is available at
Goose Lake State Park on the eastern shoreline. On the California / Oregon
border off U.S. 395.
Green Peter
Lake. Fishing, Campsites without electric hookup, Restrooms, Drinking
Water, Picnic/day use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply). Located near Green
Peter Mountain and an historic gold mining area 10 miles northeast of Sweet
Home off Oregon State Route 20. (503) 326-6021.
Hagg Lake
(Henry). 1132 acres,Skiing, Fishing, Swimming, Restrooms, Drinking
Water, Picnic/day use (3 areas), Two Launch Ramps (Small Fee Applies). Known
as Henry Hagg Lake, this reservoir is open only during trout season (april
through october). The lake is divided into two halves. One for skiing -general
boating, and the other that is no wake for fishing and swimming. A day use
fee is charged but you can purchase seasonal passes. There is a boat rental
concession that rents small fishing boats and pedal boats at one of the boat
ramps. Overnight camping is not permitted. Located about 30 minutes
west of Portland off Patton Valley Rd just south of Forest Grove.
Hills Creek
Lake. Fishing, Campsites without electric hookup, Restrooms, Drinking
Water, Picnic/day use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply). A scenic lake in
a narrow canyon in the Willamette National Forest 45 miles southeast of Eugene
off Oregon State Route 58. (503) 326-6021.
Howard Prairie
Lake. 1990 acres, Swimming, Campsites, Restrooms, Boat Ramps (small fee
may apply), Hiking / Nature Trails. Fishing season runs from late April through
October. Located about 15 miles east of Ashland off Dead Indian Rd. (541)
776-7001
Hyatt Reservoir.
880 acres, Fishing, Swimming, Campsites, Restrooms, Picnic/day
use, Ramps (small fee may apply). Food and Lodging are available nearby. Fishing
season runs from late April through October. Located 15 miles east of Ashland,
north of Oregon State Highway 66. (541) 770-2200
John Day
Lock & Dam / Lake Umatilla. Fishing, Campsites with and without electric
hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/day
use, Marina, Fuel, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply). On the Columbia River.
Be sure to visit the working lock and powerhouse. Located 25 miles east of
The Dalles off I 84. (503) 326-6021.
Lookout
Point Lake. Fishing, Campsites without electric hookup, Restrooms, Drinking
Water, Picnic/day use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply). Popular for cutthroat
and rainbow trout fishing. Located 22 miles southeast of Eugene off Oregon
State Route 58. (503) 326-6021.
Lost Creek
Lake. Fishing, Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms,
Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/day use, Marina, Fuel, Launch
Ramp (small fee may apply), Visitors Information Center. Many recreational
activities are located along this trek to Crater Lake National Park. Located
in the Scenic Rogue River valley 30 miles northeast of Medford off Oregon
State Route 62. (503) 326-6021.
McKay Reservoir.
1,200 acres, Fishing, Swimming, Restrooms, Ramps (small feel may apply). Food
and Lodging are available nearby. Fishing permitted March 1 through September
30. Located 8 miles south of Pendleton. (541) 922-3232
McNary Lock
& Dam / Lake Wallula. Fishing, Campsites with and without electric
hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/day
use, Marina, Fuel, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Visitors Information
Center. Sacajawea State Park is on one of Lewis and Clarks' Campsites. Also
features the Whitman Mission National Monument and Historic Site. Located
2 miles east of Umatilla off Oregon State Route 730. (509) 522-6717.
Ochoco Reservoir
. 1100 acres, Fishing, Swimming, Campsites, Restrooms, Boat Ramps
(small fee may apply). Season open year-round for fishing. Located 5 miles
east of Prineville off U.S. Highway 26. (541) 447-4363.
Lake Owyhee.
13,900 acres, 52 miles long. Swimming, Fishing, Campsites without electric
hookup, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/day use,
Marina, Lodging, Fuel, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply). Available
species include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie, rainbow trout,
brown bullhead, and yellow perch. The State of Oregon recently has advised
anglers to limit the consumption of fish from Owyhee Reservoir due to elevated
levels of mercury. See postings at the lake. Home of Lake
Owyhee State Park Located about 28 miles west of Homedale, Idaho.
Oregon Dunes
National Recreational Area Lakes (in the vicinity). Fishing, Campsites
without electric hookup, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Picnic/day use, Launch
Ramp (small fee may apply). Woahink, Siltcoos, Tahkenitch and Winchester Bay.
All located within a few miles of the scenic Pacific Coast line.
Phillips
Lake. 2235 acres. Campsites, Boat Ramps (small fee may apply), Fishing.
Anglers will find largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, black crappie,
yellow perch, and coho salmon. Located approximately 15 miles southwest
of Baker City off Oregon State Highway 7. (541) 523-6391.
Prineville
Reservoir. 3030 acres. Swimming, Fishing, Campsites without electric hookup,
Restrooms, Drinking Water, Picnic/day use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply).
Located 15 miles south of Prineville. Good access to north side of reservoir
via Juniper Canyon Rd.. South side and lower end of reservoir access via scenic
drive up the Crooked River and over Bowman Dam. Turn off U.S. Highway 26 in
town of Prineville to reach both routes (541) 447-4363 or (541) 447-7957
Lake Simtustus
/ Lake Chinook Fishing, Campsites without electric hookup, Restrooms,
Drinking Water, Picnic/day use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply). Home of
Cove Palisades State Park (near the dam). Located just southeast of Madras
off U.S. 97.
Summer Lake.
Fishing. Located just north of Summer Lake Hot Springs off Oregon State Route
31.
Ten Mile
Lakes. 182 miles of shoreline,Water Sports, Swimming, Campsites,
Picnic Grounds, Fishing, Ramps, Marina, Fuel, Information Area. Ten Mile Lake
and North Ten Mile Lake are both located off U.S. 101 at Lakeside.
Thief Valley
Reservoir. 740 acres. Fishing, Campsites, Restrooms, Swimming, Boat Ramps
(small fee may apply). Located about 25 miles north of Baker City. Access
via Interstate 84 and Oregon State Highway 87. (541) 963-1001
Unity Reservoir.
4600 acres. Fishing, Campsites, Restrooms, Boat Ramps (small fee may apply).
Popular fishing spot but a little hard to reach. Access is via a narrow, winding,
gravel road. However, the drive is worth it! Anglers will find smallmouth
bass, rainbow trout, brown bullhead, largemouth bass, and bluegill to the
west side of the reservoir and dam. Facilities are also limited to the west
side of the reservoir and dam. Located approximately 55 miles east of Burns,
south of U.S. Highway 20. (541) 334-1461.
Upper Klamath
Lake / Agency Lake. Fishing, Campsites without electric hookup, Restrooms,
Drinking Water, Picnic/day use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply). This 35
mile long lake is one of the largest in Oregon featuring Pelican and Howard
Bays. The city limits of Klamath Falls lies on the southern shoreline. Hagelstein
Recreational Area lies on the eastern shoreline, Agency Lake makes up the
northern section. Located in Klamath Falls off Oregon State Route 62.
Waldo Lake.
Campsites without electric hookup, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump
Station, Picnic/day use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply). Several recreational
areas are located just east of the lake.
Wickiup
Reservoir. 11,200 acres. Swimming, Campsites without electric hookup,
Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/day use, Launch Ramp
(small fee may apply). Nearby Lodging is also available. Several recreational
areas are nearby. Fish species include kokanee, coho salmon, rainbow trout,
mountain whitefish, and trophy-size brown trout. Fishing season runs from
late April through October. Located west of La Pine off U.S. 97 in the Willamette
National Forest For Deschutes. (541) 388-2715
Willow Creek
Lake. Fishing, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Picnic/day use, Launch Ramp
(small fee may apply). A newer area featuring recreational facilitates. Located
2 miles southeast of Heppner . (503) 326-6021.
Information based
on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, brochures and boaters information.
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