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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Carty Reservoir
Morrow County, Oregon · about 920 acres (1.4 sq mi)
48°F water, windy Friday (15 mph W).
About Carty Reservoir
In Morrow County, Oregon, Carty Reservoir covers about 920 acres.
It stretches about 2.4 miles end to end with roughly 10.7 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 670 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Boardman, is about 11 miles northeast. The closest city is Richland, about 48 miles away.
- Size
- About 920 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.7 miles
- End to end
- About 2.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 670 ft
- County
- Morrow County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 9 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 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
Lakes like Carty Reservoir in Oregon usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 48°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
- 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
- 7
6 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 4:30 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Carty Reservoir
- Boardmanabout 11 mi northeast
- Irrigonabout 20 mi northeast
- Heppnerabout 25 mi southeast
- Hermistonabout 26 mi northeast
- Richlandnearest city, about 48 mi northeast
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Questions about Carty Reservoir
What fish are in Carty Reservoir?
Lakes like Carty 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 Carty 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 Carty Reservoir?
About 920 acres, with about 10.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Carty Reservoir?
Boardman is about 11 miles northeast; Irrigon is about 20 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Carty Reservoir today?
The surface was about 48°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Carty Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
