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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Ochoco Reservoir
Crook County, Oregon · about 740 acres (1.2 sq mi)
Windy Friday (29 mph SW).
About Ochoco Reservoir
Ochoco Reservoir is a lake in Crook County, Oregon, covering about 740 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.9 miles with roughly 7.1 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 3,120 ft above sea level. Prineville is about 5.4 miles west. Bend, the nearest city, is about 34 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 740 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.1 miles
- End to end
- About 2.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 3,120 ft
- County
- Crook County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 7:00 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 14 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
Expect the usual Oregon mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Bluegill and sunfish
- Catfish
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
4 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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:56 am · sunset 4:37 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Ochoco Reservoir
- Prinevilleabout 5.4 mi west
- Redmondabout 22 mi west
- Terrebonneabout 23 mi west
- Culverabout 29 mi northwest
- Bendnearest city, about 34 mi southwest
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Questions about Ochoco Reservoir
What fish are in Ochoco Reservoir?
Lakes like Ochoco Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Ochoco Reservoir?
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 Ochoco Reservoir?
About 740 acres, with about 7.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Ochoco Reservoir?
Prineville is about 5.4 miles west; Redmond is about 22 miles west.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Ochoco Reservoir?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Ochoco Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
