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
Thompson Valley Reservoir
Lake County, Oregon · about 1,990 acres (3.1 sq mi)
37°F water, windy Friday (28 mph S).
About Thompson Valley Reservoir
Thompson Valley Reservoir spreads over about 1,990 acres in Lake County, Oregon.
From end to end it runs about 3.4 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 15.7 miles. At about 4,940 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. La Pine lies about 53 miles to the northwest.
- Size
- About 1,990 acres (3.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 15.7 miles
- End to end
- About 3.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,940 ft
- County
- Lake County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 16 mph
Sunday Fair
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 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, trout, yellow perch and smallmouth bass 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 37°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairTrout
Cold. Slow and near the surface on sunny days.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
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 6:54 am · sunset 4:42 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Thompson Valley Reservoir
- La Pineabout 53 mi northwest
- Altamontabout 59 mi southwest
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Questions about Thompson Valley Reservoir
What fish are in Thompson Valley Reservoir?
Lakes like Thompson Valley Reservoir usually hold trout, yellow perch and smallmouth bass. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Thompson Valley 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 Thompson Valley Reservoir?
About 1,990 acres, with about 15.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Thompson Valley Reservoir?
La Pine is about 53 miles northwest; Altamont is about 59 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Thompson Valley Reservoir today?
The surface was about 37°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Thompson Valley Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
