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
Phillips Lake
Baker County, Oregon · about 1,320 acres (2.1 sq mi)
32°F water, ice 95% cover, calm this morning.
About Phillips Lake
Phillips Lake is a lake in Baker County, Oregon, covering about 1,320 acres.
It stretches about 3.9 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 10 miles. At about 4,050 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Baker City, is about 11 miles northeast.
- Size
- About 1,320 acres (2.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10 miles
- End to end
- About 3.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,050 ft
- County
- Baker County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 14 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 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
For a lake of this size in Oregon, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 32°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowCrappie
Cold. Tight schools near deep brush and bridges.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- SlowCatfish
Cold. Slow, in the deepest holes. Cut bait works best.
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
Frozen · About 95% 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 4:25 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Phillips Lake
- Baker Cityabout 11 mi northeast
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Questions about Phillips Lake
What fish are in Phillips Lake?
Lakes like Phillips Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Phillips Lake?
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 Phillips Lake?
About 1,320 acres, with about 10 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Phillips Lake?
Baker City is about 11 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Phillips Lake today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Phillips Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
