Owyhee Reservoir - Vale, OR

Lake Information

Surface Area:13900 acres
Maximum Depth:117 ft.
Capacity:1122000 acre ft.
Elevation:2670 ft.
Fish Species: Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Smallmouth Bass, Brown Bullhead, Yellow Perch




Latest Fish Plants

Plant DateSpeciesSourceTotal Pounds
7-05-2021Rainbow TroutODFW 
6-10-2019Rainbow TroutODFW 
6-15-2018Rainbow TroutODFW 


Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
11-13-2024 Owyhee Reservoir Updates
Owyhee Reservoir is 59 percent full, with Gordon... more »
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
10-9-2024 Excellent Catfish Fishing on Owyhee
Owyhee Reservoir is 59 percent full, with Gordon... more »
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
7-24-2024 Owyhee Reservoir Updates
Owyhee Reservoir is 85 percent full, with Gordon... more »
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
7-3-2024 Owyhee Reservoir is 93 Percent Full
Owyhee Reservoir is 93 percent full, with Gordon... more »
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
5-22-2024 The reservoir is full and it should be a great year on Owyhee Reservoir
The reservoir is full and it should be... more »
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff

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