The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Beulah Reservoir
Malheur County, Oregon · about 1,440 acres (2.3 sq mi)
49°F water, windy Friday (16 mph SSE).
About Beulah Reservoir
Beulah Reservoir spreads over about 1,440 acres in Malheur County, Oregon.
It stretches about 2.3 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 6.8 miles. Its surface is about 3,350 ft above sea level. Vale is about 45 miles east. The closest city is Caldwell, about 75 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,440 acres (2.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.8 miles
- End to end
- About 2.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 3,350 ft
- County
- Malheur County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 7:15 am – 9:30 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Sunday Good
- 7:15 am – 9:30 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 4:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 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
For a lake of this size in Oregon, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 49°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- 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
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 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 7:45 am · sunset 5:28 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Beulah Reservoir
- Valeabout 45 mi east
- Burnsabout 50 mi southwest
- Caldwellnearest city, about 75 mi east
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Questions about Beulah Reservoir
What fish are in Beulah Reservoir?
Lakes like Beulah Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Beulah Reservoir?
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 Beulah Reservoir?
About 1,440 acres, with about 6.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Beulah Reservoir?
Vale is about 45 miles east; Burns is about 50 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Beulah Reservoir today?
The surface was about 49°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Beulah Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
