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
Dry Lake Reservoir
Harney County, Oregon · about 920 acres (1.4 sq mi)
36°F water, windy Friday (24 mph S).
About Dry Lake Reservoir
Dry Lake Reservoir is a lake in Harney County, Oregon, covering about 920 acres.
It stretches about 1.8 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 6.9 miles. At about 4,180 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Hines is about 35 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 920 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.9 miles
- End to end
- About 1.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,180 ft
- County
- Harney County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 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 Dry Lake Reservoir 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 36°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- 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
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 6:45 am · sunset 4:31 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Dry Lake Reservoir
- Hinesabout 35 mi northwest
- Burnsabout 35 mi northwest
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Questions about Dry Lake Reservoir
What fish are in Dry Lake Reservoir?
Lakes like Dry Lake Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Dry Lake 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 Dry Lake Reservoir?
About 920 acres, with about 6.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Dry Lake Reservoir?
Hines is about 35 miles northwest; Burns is about 35 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Dry Lake Reservoir today?
The surface was about 36°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Dry Lake Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
