Davis Lake Fishing
A 3,017-acre Oregon lake in Klamath and Deschutes counties.
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Davis Lake summed up before you drive
Roughly 3,017 acres of lake water carry the name Davis Lake in Klamath and Deschutes counties. Crescent Ranger District manage the launch sites OSMB maps here. La Pine sits roughly 19 miles from the lake point.
There are 2 open launch sites in the OSMB layer for this water.
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.
The species list for Davis Lake
The ODFW habitat layers place these species in Davis Lake; they say nothing about how well they bite.
Mapped use of Davis Lake by fish
| Fish | Use ODFW records | Origin | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth bass | resident multiple uses | non native | DocObsFish |
| Rainbow trout | resident multiple uses | native non local | UndocObsFish |
| Redband trout | rearing | unknown | IndivProfOpinion |
| 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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- North Lava Flow Campground boat ramp on Davis Laketrailered launch; parking, restrooms, use fee; Crescent Ranger District
- West Davis Day Use Area boat ramp1 lane, trailered launch; parking, restrooms; Crescent Ranger District
When the launch at Davis Lake is busy
- East Davis Lake Campground launchDavis Lake, 2 miles south
- Odell Lake Resort boat rampOdell Lake, 8 miles southwest
- North Wickiup Boating Site boat rampWickiup Reservoir, 8 miles northeast
- West South Twin Lake Campground boat ramp on Wickiup ReservoirWickiup Reservoir, 8 miles northeast
- South Twin Lake Campground boat rampSouth Twin Lake, 8 miles northeast
- Sheep Bridge boat ramp on Wickiup ReservoirWickiup Reservoir, 9 miles north
Oregon State Marine Board Boating Access Sites layer (OSMB ArcGIS), read November 2, 2026; status as OSMB publishes it.
Keepers allowed out of Davis Lake
ODFW prints no exception for Davis Lake; the rows below are the Central Zone ones that apply to most listed waters in Deschutes County, so verify the drainage.
| 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. |
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.
Davis Lake compared with nearby lakes
The biggest neighbour in this table is Wickiup Reservoir, near 10,170 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Kind | OSMB launches | Stocking weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Lake | 3,017 | lake | 2 | 0 | |
| Wickiup Reservoir | 7 miles northeast | 10,170 | reservoir | 4 | 0 |
| South Twin Lake | 8 miles northeast | 103 | lake | 1 | 0 |
| Odell Lake | 8 miles west | 3,416 | lake | 2 | 0 |
| North Twin Lake | 9 miles northeast | 107 | lake | 0 | 0 |
| Betty Lake | 10 miles northwest | 40 | lake | 1 | 0 |
BLM outlines, the OSMB launch layer and the ODFW stocking schedule; read November 2, 2026.
Neighbours of Davis Lake worth a look
Lakes in the same part of Oregon as Davis Lake
- Wickiup Reservoir7 miles northeast
- South Twin Lake8 miles northeast
- Odell Lake8 miles west
- North Twin Lake9 miles northeast
- Betty Lake10 miles northwest
Where to buy bait on the way to Davis Lake
- Bi-Mart (LaPine)sporting goods store, LaPine, 18 miles
- Bend Fly Shopfly shop, Bend
- Central Oregon Fishingbait and tackle shop, Bend
- Central Oregon Stillwater Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Bend
- Dick's Sporting Goods Bendsporting goods store, Bend
- Patient Angler Fly Shop Incfly shop, Bend
Base towns for a trip to Davis Lake
- La Pine19 miles
- Three Rivers24 miles
- Oakridge32 miles
Which Oregon counties Davis Lake reaches
- Klamath Countyseat: Klamath Falls
- Deschutes Countyseat: Bend
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Shorelines and riffles near Davis Lake, photographed
Photo: Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, Public domain
Photo: Eli Duke, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Bonnie Moreland, Public domain
Photo: Bonnie Moreland, Public domain
Questions Oregon anglers bring to Davis Lake
Which counties touch Davis Lake?
Search Klamath and Deschutes counties, about 19 miles from La Pine on the map.
What acreage does BLM map for Davis Lake?
The BLM outline measures about 3,017 acres.
Which launch is a good start on Davis Lake?
Use North Lava Flow Campground boat ramp on Davis Lake or another of 2 launch sites.
Is there trout in Davis Lake?
The list starts with largemouth bass, rainbow trout and tui chub.
What are the ODFW bag limits at Davis Lake?
Trout: Lakes: 5 per day, 3 daily limits in possession. Streams: 2 per day, 3 daily limits in possession; 8-inch minimum.
Which Oregon license do I need for Davis 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).
Where do Oregon bank anglers set up on Davis Lake?
The shore inventory has no site here.
Which Oregon shop is handy for Davis Lake?
Bi-Mart (LaPine), roughly 18 miles away, heads our shop list.
Put Davis Lake on the spring list
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