The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Aspen Lake
Klamath County, Oregon · about 3,860 acres (6 sq mi)
46°F water, windy Friday (21 mph S).
About Aspen Lake
In Klamath County, Oregon, Aspen Lake covers about 3,860 acres.
From end to end it runs about 6.8 miles with roughly 17 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 4,310 ft above sea level. Klamath Falls is about 11 miles east. The closest city is Medford, about 44 miles away.
- Size
- About 3,860 acres (6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 17 miles
- End to end
- About 6.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,310 ft
- County
- Klamath County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 7:00 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 14 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Oregon mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 46°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- SlowCatfish
Cold. Slow, in the deepest holes. Cut bait works best.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:56 am · sunset 4:47 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Aspen Lake
- Klamath Fallsabout 11 mi east
- Altamontabout 14 mi east
- Medfordnearest city, about 44 mi west
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Questions about Aspen Lake
What fish are in Aspen Lake?
Lakes like Aspen Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Aspen Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Aspen Lake?
About 3,860 acres, with about 17 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Aspen Lake?
Klamath Falls is about 11 miles east; Altamont is about 14 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Aspen Lake today?
The surface was about 46°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Aspen Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
