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
Lake of the Woods
Klamath County, Oregon · about 1,160 acres (1.8 sq mi)
47°F water, windy Friday (20 mph SW).
About Lake of the Woods
Lake of the Woods is a lake in Klamath County, Oregon, covering about 1,160 acres.
It stretches about 2.9 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 7.2 miles. At about 4,950 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Klamath Falls, is about 24 miles southeast. Medford, the nearest city, is about 33 miles west.
- Size
- About 1,160 acres (1.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.2 miles
- End to end
- About 2.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,950 ft
- County
- Klamath 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 10 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 Lake of the Woods in Oregon usually hold trout and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 47°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
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 6:57 am · sunset 4:48 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake of the Woods
- Klamath Fallsabout 24 mi southeast
- Altamontabout 26 mi southeast
- Ashlandabout 27 mi southwest
- Talentabout 30 mi west
- Medfordnearest city, about 33 mi west
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Questions about Lake of the Woods
What fish are in Lake of the Woods?
Lakes like Lake of the Woods usually hold trout and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake of the Woods?
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 Lake of the Woods?
About 1,160 acres, with about 7.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake of the Woods?
Klamath Falls is about 24 miles southeast; Altamont is about 26 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake of the Woods today?
The surface was about 47°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake of the Woods on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
