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
Upper Cow Lake
Malheur County, Oregon · about 900 acres (1.4 sq mi)
Windy Friday (21 mph S).
About Upper Cow Lake
Upper Cow Lake spreads over about 900 acres in Malheur County, Oregon.
From end to end it runs about 2.3 miles with roughly 7.3 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 4,340 ft above sea level. Murphy lies about 38 miles to the east. The closest city is Nampa, about 48 miles away.
- Size
- About 900 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.3 miles
- End to end
- About 2.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,340 ft
- County
- Malheur County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 7:00 am – 9:15 am bestsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:30 pmsunset, moon overhead · wind 21 mph
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 9 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 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
Lakes like Upper Cow Lake in Oregon usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. 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 7:39 am · sunset 5:26 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Upper Cow Lake
- Murphyabout 38 mi east
- Marsingabout 39 mi northeast
- Nampanearest city, about 48 mi northeast
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Questions about Upper Cow Lake
What fish are in Upper Cow Lake?
Lakes like Upper Cow 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 Upper Cow 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 Upper Cow Lake?
About 900 acres, with about 7.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Upper Cow Lake?
Murphy is about 38 miles east; Marsing is about 39 miles northeast.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Upper Cow 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.
Upper Cow Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
