The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Malheur Lake
Harney County, Oregon · 49,700 acres (77.7 sq mi)
32°F water, ice 50% cover, windy Friday (29 mph S).
About Malheur Lake
In Harney County, Oregon, Malheur Lake covers 49,700 acres; it is a shallow lake that can shrink or dry out in dry years. Malheur Lake is a large, shallow lake whose surface area varies dramatically between drought and wet cycles.
From end to end it runs about 22.5 miles with roughly 123 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 4,100 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 5 ft. Hines lies about 16 miles to the northwest.
- Size
- 49,700 acres (77.7 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 5 ft
- Shoreline
- About 123 miles
- End to end
- About 22.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,100 ft
- Type
- Shallow lake that can shrink or dry out in dry years
- County
- Harney County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:15 am – 7:00 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 23 mph
Saturday Good
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Malheur Lake
Malheur Lake holds trout. At 32°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairTrout
Cold. Slow and near the surface on sunny days.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 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
Partly frozen · About 50% ice cover
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:46 am · sunset 4:32 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Malheur Lake
- Hinesabout 16 mi northwest
- Burnsabout 17 mi northwest
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Questions about Malheur Lake
What fish are in Malheur Lake?
Malheur Lake holds trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Malheur Lake?
About 5 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Malheur Lake?
49,700 acres, with about 123 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Malheur Lake?
Hines is about 16 miles northwest; Burns is about 17 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Malheur Lake today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Malheur Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
