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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Hills Creek Lake
Lane County, Oregon · about 1,830 acres (2.9 sq mi)
50°F water, level falling, calm this afternoon.
About Hills Creek Lake
Hills Creek Lake is a lake in Lane County, Oregon, covering about 1,830 acres.
From end to end it runs about 5.6 miles with roughly 17.2 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 1,550 ft above sea level. Oakridge is about 3.2 miles north. Springfield, the nearest city, is about 38 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 1,830 acres (2.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 17.2 miles
- End to end
- About 5.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,550 ft
- County
- Lane County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Sunday Fair
- 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 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 Hills Creek 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 50°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.
- 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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 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
Falling 1.1 ft in 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 7:01 am · sunset 4:45 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Hills Creek Lake
- Oakridgeabout 3.2 mi north
- Culp Creekabout 20 mi west
- Lowellabout 23 mi northwest
- Springfieldnearest city, about 38 mi northwest
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Questions about Hills Creek Lake
What fish are in Hills Creek Lake?
Lakes like Hills Creek 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 Hills Creek 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 Hills Creek Lake?
About 1,830 acres, with about 17.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Hills Creek Lake?
Oakridge is about 3.2 miles north; Culp Creek is about 20 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Hills Creek Lake today?
The surface was about 50°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Hills Creek Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
