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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Crane Prairie Reservoir
Deschutes County, Oregon · about 4,520 acres (7.1 sq mi)
38°F water, windy Friday (17 mph SW).
About Crane Prairie Reservoir
In Deschutes County, Oregon, Crane Prairie Reservoir covers about 4,520 acres.
It stretches about 4.9 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 19 miles. The water sits about 4,440 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Three Rivers, is about 14 miles east. The closest city is Bend, about 28 miles away.
- Size
- About 4,520 acres (7.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 19 miles
- End to end
- About 4.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,440 ft
- County
- Deschutes County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 mph
Sunday Good
- 4:15 pm – 5:15 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
For a lake of this size in Oregon, largemouth bass, walleye, 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 38°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- FairWalleye
Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.
- SlowCrappie
Cold. Tight schools near deep brush and bridges.
- 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
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 6:59 am · sunset 4:43 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Crane Prairie Reservoir
- Three Riversabout 14 mi east
- La Pineabout 15 mi southeast
- Sunriverabout 17 mi east
- Deschutes River Woodsabout 23 mi northeast
- Bendnearest city, about 28 mi northeast
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Questions about Crane Prairie Reservoir
What fish are in Crane Prairie Reservoir?
Lakes like Crane Prairie Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Crane Prairie 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 Crane Prairie Reservoir?
About 4,520 acres, with about 19 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Crane Prairie Reservoir?
Three Rivers is about 14 miles east; La Pine is about 15 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Crane Prairie Reservoir today?
The surface was about 38°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Crane Prairie Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
