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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
East Lake
Deschutes County, Oregon · 1,040 acres (1.6 sq mi)
38°F water, windy Friday (30 mph SW).
About East Lake
East Lake spreads over 1,040 acres in Deschutes County, Oregon. East Lake sits within the Newberry Volcano caldera next to Paulina Lake.
It stretches about 1.6 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 5.1 miles. Its surface is about 6,380 ft above sea level. It reaches about 180 ft at its deepest. Three Rivers lies about 13 miles to the northwest. The closest city is Bend, about 23 miles away.
- Size
- 1,040 acres (1.6 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 180 ft
- Shoreline
- About 5.1 miles
- End to end
- About 1.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 6,380 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Deschutes County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 16 mph
Sunday Good
- 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 in East Lake
Anglers come to East Lake for trout and kokanee salmon. At 38°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairTrout
Cold. Slow and near the surface on sunny days.
- FairKokanee salmon
Near the surface in the cool water. Troll slowly.
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
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
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 6:57 am · sunset 4:40 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near East Lake
- Three Riversabout 13 mi northwest
- La Pineabout 14 mi west
- Sunriverabout 15 mi northwest
- Deschutes River Woodsabout 19 mi north
- Bendnearest city, about 23 mi north
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Questions about East Lake
What fish are in East Lake?
East Lake holds trout and kokanee salmon. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is East Lake?
About 180 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is East Lake?
1,040 acres, with about 5.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near East Lake?
Three Rivers is about 13 miles northwest; La Pine is about 14 miles west.
What is the water temperature at East Lake today?
The surface was about 38°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
East Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
