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
Dorena Lake
Lane County, Oregon · about 1,030 acres (1.6 sq mi)
48°F water, level steady, calm tomorrow morning.
About Dorena Lake
Dorena Lake is a lake in Lane County, Oregon, covering about 1,030 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.2 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 7.2 miles. At about 840 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Culp Creek, is about 5 miles southeast. Springfield, the nearest city, is about 18 miles north.
- Size
- About 1,030 acres (1.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.2 miles
- End to end
- About 2.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 840 ft
- County
- Lane County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 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
Lakes like Dorena Lake in Oregon usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. 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
Steady over 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 7:04 am · sunset 4:47 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Dorena Lake
- Culp Creekabout 5 mi southeast
- Cottage Groveabout 5.3 mi west
- Creswellabout 9.6 mi northwest
- Lowellabout 12 mi northeast
- Springfieldnearest city, about 18 mi north
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Questions about Dorena Lake
What fish are in Dorena Lake?
Lakes like Dorena 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 Dorena 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 Dorena Lake?
About 1,030 acres, with about 7.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Dorena Lake?
Culp Creek is about 5 miles southeast; Cottage Grove is about 5.3 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Dorena Lake today?
The surface was about 48°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Dorena Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
