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
Howard Prairie Lake
Jackson County, Oregon · about 1,580 acres (2.5 sq mi)
40°F water, windy Friday (26 mph SSW).
About Howard Prairie Lake
Howard Prairie Lake spreads over about 1,580 acres in Jackson County, Oregon.
It stretches about 3.8 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 13.1 miles. Its surface is about 4,530 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Ashland, is about 15 miles west.
- Size
- About 1,580 acres (2.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 13.1 miles
- End to end
- About 3.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,530 ft
- County
- Jackson County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 13 mph
Sunday Fair
- 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 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 Howard Prairie 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 40°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 6:58 am · sunset 4:49 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Howard Prairie Lake
- Ashlandabout 15 mi west
- Talentabout 19 mi west
- Phoenixabout 20 mi west
- Medfordabout 24 mi west
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Questions about Howard Prairie Lake
What fish are in Howard Prairie Lake?
Lakes like Howard Prairie 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 Howard Prairie 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 Howard Prairie Lake?
About 1,580 acres, with about 13.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Howard Prairie Lake?
Ashland is about 15 miles west; Talent is about 19 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Howard Prairie Lake today?
The surface was about 40°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Howard Prairie Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
