Detroit Reservoir - Detroit, OR

Lake Information

Detroit Lake is a reservoir impounded by the Detroit Dam on the North Santiam River 46 miles southeast of Salem
Surface Area:3500 acres
Shoreline:32 miles
Maximum Depth:440 ft.
Capacity:455000 acre ft.
Elevation:1565 ft.
Fish Species: Chinook Salmon, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Largemouth Bass, Kokanee Salmon, Brown Bullhead



Latest Photos

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Latest Fish Plants

Plant DateSpeciesSourceTotal Pounds
6-24-2024Rainbow TroutODFW 
6-18-2024Rainbow TroutODFW 
6-10-2024Rainbow TroutODFW 
6-04-2024Rainbow TroutODFW 
5-29-2024Largemouth BassODFW 


Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
3-5-2025 The reservoir is slowly filling up in preparation for the busy summer recreation season
The reservoir is slowly filling up in preparation... more »
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
2-26-2025 Detroit Reservoir Fishing Report
Recent rain and snow melt has brought the... more »
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
1-22-2025 Fishing can be surprisingly good
This waterbody currently has no boat access because... more »
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
1-8-2025 Fishing can be surprisingly good
The water level in Detroit is above prescribed... more »
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
12-11-2024 The water level in Detroit is down to its prescribed low level for December
The water level in Detroit is down to... more »
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff

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