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
Paulina Lake
Deschutes County, Oregon · 1,530 acres (2.4 sq mi)
42°F water, windy Friday (28 mph SW).
About Paulina Lake
Paulina Lake is a natural lake in Deschutes County, Oregon, covering 1,530 acres. Paulina Lake occupies part of the Newberry Volcano caldera alongside East Lake.
It stretches about 1.8 miles end to end with roughly 6 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 6,340 ft above sea level. It reaches about 250 ft at its deepest. Three Rivers lies about 12 miles to the northwest. The closest city is Bend, about 23 miles away.
- Size
- 1,530 acres (2.4 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 250 ft
- Shoreline
- About 6 miles
- End to end
- About 1.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 6,340 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Deschutes County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 14 mph
Sunday Good
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Paulina Lake
Paulina Lake holds kokanee salmon and trout. At 42°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairKokanee salmon
Near the surface in the cool water. Troll slowly.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
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 4:40 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Paulina Lake
- Three Riversabout 12 mi northwest
- La Pineabout 12 mi west
- Sunriverabout 14 mi northwest
- Deschutes River Woodsabout 18 mi north
- Bendnearest city, about 23 mi north
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Questions about Paulina Lake
What fish are in Paulina Lake?
Paulina Lake holds kokanee salmon and trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Paulina Lake?
About 250 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Paulina Lake?
1,530 acres, with about 6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Paulina Lake?
Three Rivers is about 12 miles northwest; La Pine is about 12 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Paulina Lake today?
The surface was about 42°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Paulina Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
