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
Cultus Lake
Deschutes County, Oregon · about 1,100 acres (1.7 sq mi)
43°F water, windy Friday (15 mph SW).
About Cultus Lake
Cultus Lake spreads over about 1,100 acres in Deschutes County, Oregon.
From end to end it runs about 2.8 miles with roughly 7.7 miles of shoreline. At about 4,670 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Three Rivers lies about 18 miles to the east. The closest city is Bend, about 30 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,100 acres (1.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.7 miles
- End to end
- About 2.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,670 ft
- County
- Deschutes County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Sunday Fair
- 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, 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 43°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.
- 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 Cultus Lake
- Three Riversabout 18 mi east
- La Pineabout 20 mi southeast
- Sunriverabout 20 mi east
- Deschutes River Woodsabout 26 mi northeast
- Bendnearest city, about 30 mi northeast
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Questions about Cultus Lake
What fish are in Cultus Lake?
Lakes like Cultus Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Cultus Lake?
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 Cultus Lake?
About 1,100 acres, with about 7.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Cultus Lake?
Three Rivers is about 18 miles east; La Pine is about 20 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Cultus Lake today?
The surface was about 43°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Cultus Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
