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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Wallowa Lake
Wallowa County, Oregon · 1,510 acres (2.4 sq mi)
40°F water, windy Friday (22 mph S).
About Wallowa Lake
In Wallowa County, Oregon, Wallowa Lake covers 1,510 acres; it is a natural lake raised by a dam. Wallowa Lake is a glacially carved, moraine-dammed lake at the base of the Wallowa Mountains.
From end to end it runs about 3.5 miles with roughly 8 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 4,380 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 299 ft, with an average depth near 161 ft. Joseph is about 1.4 miles north.
- Size
- 1,510 acres (2.4 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 299 ft (average 161 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 8 miles
- End to end
- About 3.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,380 ft
- Type
- Natural lake raised by a dam
- County
- Wallowa County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 am bestsunrise · wind 9 mph
- 2:45 pm – 4:30 pmsunset, moon overhead · wind 20 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 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. With the surface at 40°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowCrappie
Cold. Tight schools near deep brush and bridges.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- SlowCatfish
Cold. Slow, in the deepest holes. Cut bait works best.
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
4 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 6:45 am · sunset 4:20 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Wallowa Lake
- Josephabout 1.4 mi north
- Enterpriseabout 6.9 mi northwest
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Questions about Wallowa Lake
What fish are in Wallowa Lake?
Lakes like Wallowa 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 Wallowa Lake?
About 299 ft at the deepest point, about 161 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Wallowa Lake?
1,510 acres, with about 8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Wallowa Lake?
Joseph is about 1.4 miles north; Enterprise is about 6.9 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Wallowa Lake today?
The surface was about 40°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Wallowa Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
