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Best largemouth bass lakes in Oregon

12 Oregon waters hold largemouth bass, 12 mapped with real state-agency depth surveys. Ranked below by size and depth-data quality — open any water to see exactly where to fish it: depth contours, scored spots with plain-English reasons, seasonal windows and bait picks. Ambush predator that relates to cover — weeds, timber, docks — and moves shallow to feed.

1. Gerber Reservoir — 40 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Yellow Perch
2. Crane Prairie Reservoir — 15 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Rainbow Trout
3. Howard Prairie Lake — 75 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout
4. Bully Creek Reservoir — 75 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Rainbow Trout
5. Eel Lake — 60 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Rainbow Trout
6. Fish Lake — 30 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout
7. Cold Springs Reservoir — 70 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie
8. Loon Lake — 100 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Rainbow Trout
9. Floras Lake — 35 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout
10. Cleawox Lake — 40 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Rainbow Trout
11. Haystack Reservoir — 70 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill
12. Rock Creek Reservoir — 32 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout

When to fish largemouth bass in Oregon

• Spring 2–10 ft — Pre-spawn through spawn: target shallow flats, pockets and cover near deep access.
• Summer 8–20 ft — Fish the edges: weedlines, drop-offs, and deep cover close to shallow feeding areas.
• Fall 4–15 ft — Follow the baitfish: points and creek channels leading into pockets.
• Winter 15–35 ft — Slow and deep: steep drops and channel bends near wintering basins.

Also in Oregon: best smallmouth bass lakes · best crappie lakes · best rainbow trout lakes

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