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
Tahkenitch Lake
Douglas County, Oregon · about 1,570 acres (2.5 sq mi)
Windy Friday (29 mph S).
About Tahkenitch Lake
Tahkenitch Lake is a lake in Douglas County, Oregon, covering about 1,570 acres.
From end to end it runs about 4 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 30 miles. Its surface is about 20 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Dunes City, is about 3.6 miles north. The closest city is Eugene, about 52 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,570 acres (2.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 30 miles
- End to end
- About 4 miles
- Elevation
- About 20 ft
- County
- Douglas County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:30 am – 8:45 am bestsunrise · wind 10 mph
Sunday Fair
- 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 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.
- 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
- 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
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 7:08 am · sunset 4:52 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Tahkenitch Lake
- Dunes Cityabout 3.6 mi north
- Reedsportabout 5 mi south
- Florenceabout 10 mi north
- Lakesideabout 14 mi south
- Eugenenearest city, about 52 mi east
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Questions about Tahkenitch Lake
What fish are in Tahkenitch Lake?
Lakes like Tahkenitch 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 Tahkenitch 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 Tahkenitch Lake?
About 1,570 acres, with about 30 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Tahkenitch Lake?
Dunes City is about 3.6 miles north; Reedsport is about 5 miles south.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Tahkenitch Lake?
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.
Tahkenitch Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
