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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

Drews Reservoir

Lake County, Oregon · about 3,400 acres (5.3 sq mi)

Caution

32°F water, ice 95% cover, windy Friday (24 mph S).

Water32°F
Level—no gauge
Wind today13 mphSSW
Best bite3:15 pmto 5:15 pm

About Drews Reservoir

Drews Reservoir is a lake in Lake County, Oregon, covering about 3,400 acres.

It stretches about 6.3 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 19 miles. Its surface is about 4,890 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Lakeview, is about 15 miles east.

Size
About 3,400 acres (5.3 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 19 miles
End to end
About 6.3 miles
Elevation
About 4,890 ft
County
Lake County

The lake from above

1 2 miles N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

Best fishing times

Saturday Good

  • 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
  • 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 13 mph

Sunday Fair

  • 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
  • 4:00 pm – 5:15 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

Expect the usual Oregon mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 32°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.

  • Slow
    Largemouth bass

    Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.

  • Fair
    Walleye

    Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.

  • Slow
    Crappie

    Cold. Tight schools near deep brush and bridges.

  • Slow
    Bluegill and sunfish

    Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.

  • Slow
    Catfish

    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

  1. 1
    Point drop-off

    The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.

  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 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

32°F

At the surface, seen .

Water level

No daily level reading for this lake.

Ice

Frozen · About 95% ice cover

Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.

Weather and wind

Saturday 44° / 30° 13 mph SSW Mostly Cloudy · 55% rain
Sunday 41° / 31° 12 mph SSW Light Rain · 93% rain

Sunrise 6:50 am · sunset 4:42 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Drews Reservoir

  • Lakeviewabout 15 mi east

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Questions about Drews Reservoir

What fish are in Drews Reservoir?

Lakes like Drews Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.

How deep is Drews Reservoir?

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 Drews Reservoir?

About 3,400 acres, with about 19 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Drews Reservoir?

Lakeview is about 15 miles east.

What is the water temperature at Drews Reservoir today?

The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.

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