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Lake Information for Ochoco Reservoir


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Description: 

Trout angling is good throughout the year. Most fish are located near the shoreline except during the summer months when warm water sends trout to the deeper water near the dam and southwest shoreline. Bullhead angling is best in April-May in the shallow water at the east end of the reservoir.

Facilities and Parks: 

Public access to the reservoir is primarily via Ochoco Lake County Park on the north shore on Hwy 26. There is a public boat ramp at the park and overnight camping facilities. Lakeshore Lodge, on the north shore, has small boats available for rent. There is a 10 mph speed limit in the upper one-third of the reservoir.

Nearby State Park: Prineville Reservoir State Park.

For More Information:
ODFW Deschutes Watershed District Office — (541) 388-6363
Crook County Parks and Recreation District — (541) 447-1209

Fishing Description: 

Provides opportunities for stocked rainbow trout and native redband trout, and warmwater fish including black crappie, largemouth bass and brown bullhead. The trout fishery is supported by a combination of natural production and through annual stocking of 25,000 fingerling trout. Trout angling is available year-round. Most shoreline angling occurs within the county park or near the dam. Crappie angling is popular during spring and summer months; target shoreline areas near structure such as downed logs and rocky areas.

Fishing Tips, Tactics, How-To info: 

Bank anglers targeting trout are most effective using bait (worms, PowerBait, corn, etc.) Boat anglers are effective either fishing bait or trolling lures such as Rooster Tails. Jigging in shoreline areas with some cover is the most effective means of catching crappie. Anglers targeting bullhead should fish with bait on the bottom at the east end of the reservoir.

Directions to Lake: 

Ochoco Reservoir is located in Crook County, 6 miles east of Prineville on Hwy 26.

Fish: 
Crappie
Fish: 
Largemouth Bass
Fish: 
Rainbow Trout
Fish: 
Bass Family
Fish: 
Catfish Family
Name: 
Ochoco Reservoir
Lake type: 
reservoir
State: 
Oregon

Businesses Located Nearby

Bait & Tackle

    Brads Bait & Tackle
  • 408 Sw Culver Hwy - Madras, OR
  • (541) 475-6892
    Fin N Fire
  • 508 Sw 6th St - Redmond, OR
  • (541) 548-1503

Boat Rental

    Smith Rock Riverboats Incorporated
  • 1097 Ne 11th St, #103 - Redmond, OR
  • (541) 549-8423
    Bend Recreation Incorporated
  • 3500 N Highway 97 - Bend, OR
  • (541) 382-5731
    Cascade Golf Cars
  • 3500 N Highway 97 - Bend, OR
  • (541) 388-8727

Vacation Rental


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