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
Waldo Lake
Lane County, Oregon · 6,270 acres (9.8 sq mi)
50°F water, windy Friday (17 mph SSW).
About Waldo Lake
Waldo Lake spreads over 6,270 acres in Lane County, Oregon. Waldo Lake is renowned for its exceptional water clarity and is the second-deepest lake in Oregon after Crater Lake.
From end to end it runs about 5.9 miles with roughly 20 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 5,420 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 420 ft, with an average depth near 128 ft. Oakridge is about 20 miles west. Bend, the nearest city, is about 40 miles northeast.
- Size
- 6,270 acres (9.8 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 420 ft (average 128 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 20 miles
- End to end
- About 5.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 5,420 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Lane County
- Water
- Known for clear water
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Saturday Good
- 7:00 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 3:15 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
Lakes like Waldo Lake in Oregon usually hold trout, lake trout and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 50°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- GoodLake trout
Cool surface. They come shallower; try shore points.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
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
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 7:00 am · sunset 4:44 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Waldo Lake
- Oakridgeabout 20 mi west
- La Pineabout 26 mi east
- Three Riversabout 27 mi east
- Sunriverabout 30 mi east
- Bendnearest city, about 40 mi northeast
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Questions about Waldo Lake
What fish are in Waldo Lake?
Lakes like Waldo Lake usually hold trout, lake trout and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Waldo Lake?
About 420 ft at the deepest point, about 128 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Waldo Lake?
6,270 acres, with about 20 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Waldo Lake?
Oakridge is about 20 miles west; La Pine is about 26 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Waldo Lake today?
The surface was about 50°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Waldo Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
