The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Cold Springs Reservoir
Umatilla County, Oregon · about 840 acres (1.3 sq mi)
49°F water, windy Friday (15 mph S).
About Cold Springs Reservoir
Cold Springs Reservoir is a lake in Umatilla County, Oregon, covering about 840 acres.
It stretches about 1.8 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 5.5 miles. At about 590 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Stanfield is about 5.6 miles southwest. The closest city is Kennewick, about 23 miles away.
- Size
- About 840 acres (1.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 5.5 miles
- End to end
- About 1.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 590 ft
- County
- Umatilla County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Sunday Fair
- 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 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. 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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 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 6:54 am · sunset 4:26 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Cold Springs Reservoir
- Stanfieldabout 5.6 mi southwest
- Hermistonabout 5.7 mi west
- Umatillaabout 9 mi northwest
- Irrigonabout 16 mi west
- Kennewicknearest city, about 23 mi north
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Questions about Cold Springs Reservoir
What fish are in Cold Springs Reservoir?
Lakes like Cold Springs 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 Cold Springs 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 Cold Springs Reservoir?
About 840 acres, with about 5.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Cold Springs Reservoir?
Stanfield is about 5.6 miles southwest; Hermiston is about 5.7 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Cold Springs Reservoir today?
The surface was about 49°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Cold Springs Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
