Antelope Reservoir Fishing
A 3,619-acre Oregon reservoir in Malheur County.
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Where an Oregon day on Antelope Reservoir begins
The BLM outline of Antelope Reservoir, a reservoir in Malheur County, adds up to roughly 3,619 acres. Boaters use sites operated by Bureau of Land Management. From the GNIS point it is about 69 miles to Nyssa.
1 open launch site serve it, per OSMB.
BLM Oregon hydrography lake outlines (NHD), summed by GNIS name (layer), read November 2, 2026.; launch managers from the Oregon State Marine Board launch layer; Census 2023 places.
Where to launch on Antelope Reservoir
- Antelope Reservoir Campground boat ramp1 lane, trailered launch; parking, restrooms; Bureau of Land Management
Oregon State Marine Board Boating Access Sites layer (OSMB ArcGIS), read November 2, 2026; status as OSMB publishes it.
Daily bag at Antelope Reservoir
No booklet line names Antelope Reservoir; the Southeast Zone, which covers most listed waters of Malheur County, is shown, and the zone map settles the rest.
| Species | Daily limit as printed | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Trout | Lakes: 5 per day, 3 daily limits in possession. Streams: 2 per day, 3 daily limits in possession; 8-inch minimum | Lakes: Open all year. Streams: Open all year, unless noted under Exceptions. |
| Kokanee | 10 per day unless noted under Exceptions. | Open all year. |
| Salmon and Steelhead | see the ODFW booklet | Closed to angling for salmon and steelhead. |
| Bass | Lakes: 5 per day, 3 daily limits in possession unless noted under Exceptions. No limit in the southwest corner of the Southeast Zone. Streams: No limit. | Lakes and Reservoirs: Open all year. Streams: Open during trout season. |
| Bluegill, Catfish, Crappie, Other Sunfish, Walleye, and Yellow Perch | No limit. | Lakes and Reservoirs: Open all year. Streams: Open during trout season. |
| Whitefish, Sucker, Northern Pikeminnow, Carp, Chub, Sculpin, and other. | No limit. | Lakes and Reservoirs: Open all year. Streams: Open during trout season. |
| Sturgeon | Catch-and-release only. | Lakes and Reservoirs: Open all year. Streams: Open during trout season. |
An Oregon angling license ($50 resident, $138 nonresident for 2026) covers anglers 12 and older; salmon, steelhead, sturgeon and halibut go on a Combined Angling Tag ($69 resident).
Limits as printed in the 2026 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations (ODFW, eRegulations edition) (Southeast Zone page), read November 2, 2026.
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For more room, Lake Owyhee offers about 11,112 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Kind | OSMB launches | Stocking weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope Reservoir | 3,619 | reservoir | 1 | 0 | |
| Parsnip Creek Diversion Reservoir | 8 miles southeast | 32 | reservoir | 0 | 0 |
| Deary Reservoir | 10 miles south | 33 | reservoir | 0 | 0 |
| Cow Lakes | 15 miles northwest | 2,041 | reservoir | 1 | 0 |
| Lake Owyhee | 50 miles north | 11,112 | reservoir | 5 | 0 |
| Juniper Lake | 57 miles west | 256 | lake | 0 | 0 |
BLM outlines, the OSMB launch layer and the ODFW stocking schedule; read November 2, 2026.
Next stops near Antelope Reservoir for an Oregon trip
More Oregon lakes close to Antelope Reservoir
- Parsnip Creek Diversion Reservoir8 miles southeast
- Deary Reservoir10 miles south
- Cow Lakes15 miles northwest
- Lake Owyhee50 miles north
- Juniper Lake57 miles west
Gear shops in range of Antelope Reservoir
- The Outdoorsmanbait and tackle shop, Ontario
- Bi-Mart (Ontario)sporting goods store, Ontario
County guides covering Antelope Reservoir
- Malheur Countyseat: Vale
Piscifun gear an angler could carry out to Antelope Reservoir
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Photographs from the shoreline near Antelope Reservoir
Photo: Bonnie Moreland, Public domain
Photo: Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Bureau of Land Management Oregon and Washington, CC BY 2.0
Read these before you fish Antelope Reservoir
Where in Oregon is Antelope Reservoir?
The water sits in Malheur County, about 69 miles from Nyssa.
How many acres does the BLM outline give Antelope Reservoir?
Near 3,619 acres by the BLM layer.
Which OSMB launch is closest to Antelope Reservoir?
The single OSMB launch is Antelope Reservoir Campground boat ramp.
Which gamefish use Antelope Reservoir?
No ODFW layer lists its fish; the zone rows still cover what you catch.
Does ODFW set a size limit at Antelope Reservoir?
Trout: Lakes: 5 per day, 3 daily limits in possession. Streams: 2 per day, 3 daily limits in possession; 8-inch minimum.
Can a visitor fish Antelope Reservoir?
An Oregon angling license ($50 resident, $138 nonresident for 2026) covers anglers 12 and older; salmon, steelhead, sturgeon and halibut go on a Combined Angling Tag ($69 resident).
Are there docks on Antelope Reservoir?
None appears on the shore lists.
Where is the nearest Oregon tackle counter to Antelope Reservoir?
First on our list: The Outdoorsman in the same county.
Make Antelope Reservoir the weekend
Buy the Oregon license and tag online before the drive.