The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Dexter Lake
Lane County, Oregon · about 850 acres (1.3 sq mi)
48°F water, level rising, calm tomorrow morning.
About Dexter Lake
Dexter Lake spreads over about 850 acres in Lane County, Oregon.
It stretches about 2.7 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 6.6 miles. At about 700 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Lowell is on the shore.
- Size
- About 850 acres (1.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.6 miles
- End to end
- About 2.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 700 ft
- County
- Lane County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 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. With the surface at 48°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- 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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 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
Rising 1.0 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 7:03 am · sunset 4:46 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Dexter Lake
- Lowellon the shore
- Creswellabout 11 mi west
- Springfieldabout 14 mi northwest
- Culp Creekabout 14 mi south
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Questions about Dexter Lake
What fish are in Dexter Lake?
Lakes like Dexter 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 Dexter 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 Dexter Lake?
About 850 acres, with about 6.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Dexter Lake?
Lowell is on the shore; Creswell is about 11 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Dexter Lake today?
The surface was about 48°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Dexter Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
