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
Crater Lake
Klamath County, Oregon · 13,200 acres (20.6 sq mi)
46°F water, level falling, windy Friday (37 mph SW).
About Crater Lake
Crater Lake is a natural lake in Klamath County, Oregon, covering 13,200 acres. Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States and among the clearest lakes in the world.
It stretches about 5.8 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 22 miles. The water sits about 6,170 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 1949 ft, with an average depth near 1148 ft. Shady Cove lies about 39 miles to the southwest. The closest city is Medford, about 55 miles away.
- Size
- 13,200 acres (20.6 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 1949 ft (average 1148 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 22 miles
- End to end
- About 5.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 6,170 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Klamath County
- Water
- Known for clear water (about 120 ft visibility)
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Slow
- 6:15 am – 7:00 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 21 mph
Saturday Slow
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 18 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Crater Lake
The fish here: trout and kokanee salmon. With the surface at 46°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- FairKokanee salmon
Near the surface in the cool water. Troll slowly.
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
Falling 0.5 ft in 7 days.
Latest reading .
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 6:58 am · sunset 4:46 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Crater Lake
- Shady Coveabout 39 mi southwest
- Eagle Pointabout 45 mi southwest
- Medfordnearest city, about 55 mi southwest
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Questions about Crater Lake
What fish are in Crater Lake?
Crater Lake holds trout and kokanee salmon. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Crater Lake?
About 1949 ft at the deepest point, about 1148 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Crater Lake?
13,200 acres, with about 22 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Crater Lake?
Shady Cove is about 39 miles southwest; Eagle Point is about 45 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Crater Lake today?
The surface was about 46°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Crater Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
