The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (steep ledge) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Crescent Lake
Klamath County, Oregon · 4,550 acres (7.1 sq mi)
46°F water, windy Friday (22 mph WSW).
About Crescent Lake
In Klamath County, Oregon, Crescent Lake covers 4,550 acres; it is a natural lake.
It stretches about 3.7 miles end to end with roughly 11 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 4,830 ft above sea level. It reaches about 265 ft at its deepest, with an average depth near 124 ft. La Pine lies about 26 miles to the northeast. Bend, the nearest city, is about 50 miles northeast.
- Size
- 4,550 acres (7.1 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 265 ft (average 124 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 11 miles
- End to end
- About 3.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,830 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Klamath County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 7:00 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Crescent Lake
Anglers come to Crescent Lake for trout and kokanee salmon. At 46°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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
- 1Steep ledge
A sharp wall beside deep water; fish hang along the edge at the depth they like.
- 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 6:59 am · sunset 4:44 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Crescent Lake
- La Pineabout 26 mi northeast
- Oakridgeabout 29 mi northwest
- Bendnearest city, about 50 mi northeast
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Questions about Crescent Lake
What fish are in Crescent Lake?
Crescent Lake holds trout and kokanee salmon. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Crescent Lake?
About 265 ft at the deepest point, about 124 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Crescent Lake?
4,550 acres, with about 11 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Crescent Lake?
La Pine is about 26 miles northeast; Oakridge is about 29 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Crescent Lake today?
The surface was about 46°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Crescent Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
