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 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Hart Lake
Lake County, Oregon · 7,320 acres (11.4 sq mi)
50°F water, windy Friday (33 mph S).
About Hart Lake
In Lake County, Oregon, Hart Lake covers 7,320 acres; it is a natural lake. Hart Lake is the most stable lake in Oregon's Warner Lakes chain, fed by steady flow from Honey Creek.
From end to end it runs about 6.7 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 20 miles. Its surface is about 4,470 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 11 ft. The nearest town, Lakeview, is about 27 miles southwest.
- Size
- 7,320 acres (11.4 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 11 ft
- Shoreline
- About 20 miles
- End to end
- About 6.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,470 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Lake County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:15 am – 7:00 am bestsunrise
Saturday Good
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 13 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Hart Lake
The fish here: crappie, smallmouth bass, trout and catfish. At 50°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
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
3 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 6:48 am · sunset 4:38 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Hart Lake
- Lakeviewabout 27 mi southwest
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Questions about Hart Lake
What fish are in Hart Lake?
Hart Lake holds crappie, smallmouth bass, trout and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Hart Lake?
About 11 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Hart Lake?
7,320 acres, with about 20 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Hart Lake?
Lakeview is about 27 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Hart Lake today?
The surface was about 50°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Hart Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
