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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Upper Klamath Lake
Klamath County, Oregon · 61,500 acres (96.2 sq mi)
40°F water, level steady, windy Friday (40 mph S).
About Upper Klamath Lake
Upper Klamath Lake spreads over 61,500 acres in Klamath County, Oregon. Upper Klamath Lake is the largest freshwater lake by surface area in Oregon.
From end to end it runs about 24 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 100 miles. The water sits about 4,140 ft above sea level. Klamath Falls lies about 1.6 miles to the southeast. The closest city is Medford, about 40 miles away.
- Size
- 61,500 acres (96.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 100 miles
- End to end
- About 24 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,140 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Klamath County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:15 am – 7:00 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 21 mph
Saturday Fair
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 17 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Upper Klamath Lake
Anglers come to Upper Klamath Lake for trout. At 40°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
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
5 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
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
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 6:56 am · sunset 4:46 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Upper Klamath Lake
- Klamath Fallsabout 1.6 mi southeast
- Altamontabout 4.2 mi southeast
- Medfordnearest city, about 40 mi west
Prices and availability come from booking partners; we may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Questions about Upper Klamath Lake
What fish are in Upper Klamath Lake?
Upper Klamath Lake holds trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Upper Klamath 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 Klamath Lake?
61,500 acres, with about 100 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Upper Klamath Lake?
Klamath Falls is about 1.6 miles southeast; Altamont is about 4.2 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Upper Klamath Lake today?
The surface was about 40°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Upper Klamath Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
