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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Davis Lake
Deschutes County, Oregon · about 3,620 acres (5.6 sq mi)
34°F water, windy Friday (20 mph SW).
About Davis Lake
Davis Lake spreads over about 3,620 acres in Deschutes County, Oregon.
It stretches about 3.5 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 11.2 miles. The water sits about 4,390 ft above sea level. La Pine is about 16 miles east. Bend, the nearest city, is about 39 miles northeast.
- Size
- About 3,620 acres (5.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.2 miles
- End to end
- About 3.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,390 ft
- County
- Deschutes County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:15 am – 7:00 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 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 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 34°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
- 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
No clear view of the ice yet
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 Davis Lake
- La Pineabout 16 mi east
- Three Riversabout 22 mi northeast
- Sunriverabout 26 mi northeast
- Bendnearest city, about 39 mi northeast
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Questions about Davis Lake
What fish are in Davis Lake?
Lakes like Davis 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 Davis 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 Davis Lake?
About 3,620 acres, with about 11.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Davis Lake?
La Pine is about 16 miles east; Three Rivers is about 22 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Davis Lake today?
The surface was about 34°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Davis Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
