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
Prineville Reservoir
Crook County, Oregon · about 2,090 acres (3.3 sq mi)
41°F water, windy Friday (30 mph SW).
About Prineville Reservoir
In Crook County, Oregon, Prineville Reservoir covers about 2,090 acres.
From end to end it runs about 5.8 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 26 miles. Its surface is about 3,240 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Prineville, is about 12 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 2,090 acres (3.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 26 miles
- End to end
- About 5.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 3,240 ft
- County
- Crook County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 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 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. With the surface at 41°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
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 6:55 am · sunset 4:37 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Prineville Reservoir
- Prinevilleabout 12 mi northwest
- Redmondabout 22 mi northwest
- Terrebonneabout 26 mi northwest
- Bendabout 27 mi west
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Questions about Prineville Reservoir
What fish are in Prineville Reservoir?
Lakes like Prineville 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 Prineville 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 Prineville Reservoir?
About 2,090 acres, with about 26 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Prineville Reservoir?
Prineville is about 12 miles northwest; Redmond is about 22 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Prineville Reservoir today?
The surface was about 41°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Prineville Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
