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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Owyhee
Malheur County, Oregon · 13,900 acres (21.7 sq mi)
50°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Owyhee
Lake Owyhee spreads over 13,900 acres in Malheur County, Oregon. Owyhee Dam holds it back on the Owyhee River.
From end to end it runs about 23.6 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 101 miles. Its surface is about 2,660 ft above sea level. It reaches about 117 ft at its deepest. Homedale lies about 15 miles to the northeast. Caldwell, the nearest city, is about 27 miles east.
- Size
- 13,900 acres (21.7 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 117 ft
- Shoreline
- About 101 miles
- End to end
- About 23.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,660 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Owyhee Dam, Owyhee River
- County
- Malheur County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Lake Owyhee
Anglers come to Lake Owyhee for crappie, trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and catfish. With the surface at 50°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
- 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
- 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
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 7:40 am · sunset 5:25 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Owyhee
- Homedaleabout 15 mi northeast
- Wilderabout 16 mi northeast
- Parmaabout 18 mi northeast
- Nyssaabout 20 mi northeast
- Caldwellnearest city, about 27 mi east
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Questions about Lake Owyhee
What fish are in Lake Owyhee?
Lake Owyhee holds crappie, trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Owyhee?
About 117 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lake Owyhee?
13,900 acres, with about 101 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Owyhee?
Homedale is about 15 miles northeast; Wilder is about 16 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Owyhee today?
The surface was about 50°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Owyhee on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
