Crescent Lake Fishing
A 3,824-acre Oregon lake in Klamath County.
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Where an Oregon day on Crescent Lake begins
The BLM outline of Crescent Lake, a lake in Klamath County, adds up to roughly 3,824 acres. Boaters use sites operated by Crescent Ranger District. From the GNIS point it is about 29 miles to La Pine.
2 open launch sites serve it, per OSMB. Zone limits change here through 1 water-specific rule. The booklet places it in the Central Zone.
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.
Fish ODFW maps in Crescent Lake
Habitat records, booklet rules and records name these fish at Crescent Lake.
Native, stocked or introduced at Crescent Lake
| Fish | Use ODFW records | Origin | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown trout | resident multiple uses | non native | DocObsFish |
| Lake trout | resident multiple uses | non native | UndocObsFish |
| Rainbow trout | resident multiple uses | native non local | DocObsFish |
| Redband trout | rearing | native local | DocObsHabitat |
| Tui chub | resident multiple uses | native non local | UndocObsFish |
ODFW Fish Habitat Distribution layers (ODFW ArcGIS), read November 2, 2026; a mapped species is habitat use ODFW records, not a catch report.
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- Crescent Lake Low Water Ramp1 lane, trailered launch; parking, restrooms, use fee; Crescent Ranger District
- Tranquil Cove Day Use Area launch on Crescent Lakehand carry launch; parking, restrooms, hand launch; Crescent Ranger District
Closed per OSMB: Crescent Lake Campground boat ramp and Spring Boat Launch on Crescent Lake.
Other OSMB launches by Crescent Lake
- Odell Lake Resort boat rampOdell Lake, 5 miles north
- Summit Lake boat rampSummit Lake, 7 miles west
- Shelter Cove Resort boat ramp on Odell LakeOdell Lake, 7 miles north
- Timpanogas Campground launchTimpanogas Lake, 8 miles southwest
- Alameda Lake AccessAlameda Lake, 8 miles west
- East Davis Lake Campground launchDavis Lake, 10 miles northeast
Oregon State Marine Board Boating Access Sites layer (OSMB ArcGIS), read November 2, 2026; status as OSMB publishes it.
Daily bag at Crescent Lake
Start with the Central Zone rows for Crescent Lake; the booklet places it there.
| 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 May 22 – Oct 31, unless noted under Exceptions. |
| Kokanee | 10 per day unless noted under Exceptions. | Open all year. |
| Salmon and Steelhead | In the aggregate: 2 adult salmon or steelhead per day, 20 per year. 5 jack salmon per day, 2 daily jack limits in possession, with the exception that one additional hatchery steelhead may be retained per day for a total. | Closed in all waters unless noted by species under Exceptions. |
| Sturgeon | Catch-and-release only. | Lakes: Open all year. Streams: Open during trout, salmon or steelhead seasons. |
| Bass | Lakes: 5 per day, 3 daily limits in possession unless noted under Exceptions. Streams: No limit. | Lakes: Open all year. Streams: Open during trout, salmon or steelhead seasons only, except portions of Columbia River tributaries flooded by Bonneville and The. |
| Bluegill, Catfish, Crappie, Other Sunfish, Walleye, Yellow Perch, Whit. | No limit. | Lakes: Open all year. Streams: Open during trout, salmon or steelhead seasons only, except portions of Columbia River tributaries flooded by Bonneville and The. |
Exceptions listed for Crescent Lake
| Water as printed | Species | Rule | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Lake | lake trout | 1 lake trout per day, 24 inch minimum length. | p. 53 |
Water exceptions as printed in the 2026 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations (ODFW, eRegulations edition) (booklet PDF; printed page shown), read November 2, 2026. In-season changes from ODFW override them.
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) (Central Zone page), read November 2, 2026.
Weigh-ins on Crescent Lake
Upcoming weigh-ins and past winners on Crescent Lake have a page of their own.
Crescent Lake set beside nearby still water
For more room, Odell Lake offers about 3,416 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Kind | OSMB launches | Stocking weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Lake | 3,824 | lake | 2 | 0 | |
| Odell Lake | 7 miles north | 3,416 | lake | 2 | 0 |
| Summit Lake (Klamath County) | 7 miles west | 692 | lake | 1 | 0 |
| Timpanogas Lake | 8 miles southwest | 38 | lake | 1 | 0 |
| Alameda Lake | 8 miles west | 4 | lake | 1 | 0 |
| Gold Lake | 11 miles north | 87 | lake | 1 | 0 |
BLM outlines, the OSMB launch layer and the ODFW stocking schedule; read November 2, 2026.
Next stops near Crescent Lake for an Oregon trip
More Oregon lakes close to Crescent Lake
- Odell Lake7 miles north
- Summit Lake (Klamath County)7 miles west
- Timpanogas Lake8 miles southwest
- Alameda Lake8 miles west
- Gold Lake11 miles north
Gear shops in range of Crescent Lake
- Cascade Outdoorsbait and tackle shop, Klamath Falls
- Lakeshore Landingbait and tackle shop, Klamath Falls
- Parker's Rod & Gunbait and tackle shop, Klamath Falls
- Sportsman's Warehouse Klamath Fallssporting goods store, Klamath Falls
- Bi-Mart (Klamath Falls)sporting goods store, Klamath Falls
Lodging towns close to Crescent Lake
- La Pine29 miles
- Oakridge30 miles
- Three Rivers36 miles
County guides covering Crescent Lake
- Klamath Countyseat: Klamath Falls
Piscifun gear an angler could carry out to Crescent Lake
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Photographs from the shoreline near Crescent Lake
Photo: Bonnie Moreland, Public domain
Photo: Bonnie Moreland, Public domain
Photo: Don Hankins, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Sheila Sund, CC BY 2.0
Read these before you fish Crescent Lake
Where in Oregon is Crescent Lake?
The water sits in Klamath County, about 29 miles from La Pine.
How many acres does the BLM outline give Crescent Lake?
Near 3,824 acres by the BLM layer.
Which OSMB launch is closest to Crescent Lake?
2 launch sites appear on the OSMB layer, including Crescent Lake Low Water Ramp.
Which gamefish use Crescent Lake?
ODFW sources name brown trout, lake trout (mackinaw), rainbow trout and tui chub.
Does ODFW set a size limit at Crescent Lake?
Trout: Lakes: 5 per day, 3 daily limits in possession. Streams: 2 per day, 3 daily limits in possession; 8-inch minimum. Check the rule printed for this water.
Can a visitor fish Crescent Lake?
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 Crescent Lake?
None appears on the shore lists.
Where is the nearest Oregon tackle counter to Crescent Lake?
First on our list: Cascade Outdoors in the same county.
Make Crescent Lake the weekend
Buy the Oregon license and tag online before the drive.