Drews Reservoir Fishing
A 4,694-acre Oregon reservoir in Lake County.
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Opening notes on Drews Reservoir
Mapped from BLM hydrography, Drews Reservoir spreads across about 4,694 acres of Lake County. The launch operators OSMB names are Lake County. Fuel and food are closest in Lakeview, near 16 miles away.
OSMB records 1 open launch site that reach it. Read 1 water-specific rule before keeping fish here. It falls under the Southeast Zone in the booklet.
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.
Which fish ODFW records in Drews Reservoir
Each fish listed for Drews Reservoir comes from an ODFW habitat polygon, a booklet rule or a record.
How ODFW tags the fish of Drews Reservoir
| Fish | Use ODFW records | Origin | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black crappie | resident multiple uses | non native | UndocObsFish |
| Brown bullhead | resident multiple uses | non native | UndocObsFish |
| Goose lake sucker | rearing | native local | DocObsFish |
| Pumpkinseed | resident multiple uses | non native | UndocObsFish |
| Redband trout | forage migrate overwinter | native local | DocObsFish |
| Tui chub | resident multiple uses | native local | DocObsFish |
| White crappie | resident multiple uses | non native | UndocObsFish |
| Yellow perch | resident multiple uses | non native | 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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- Drews Reservoir boat ramp2 lanes, trailered launch; parking, restrooms; Lake County
Alternate launches near Drews Reservoir
- Dog Lake Day Use boat rampDog Lake, 6 miles south
- Dog Lake Campground boat rampDog Lake, 6 miles south
- Cottonwood Meadow – East boat rampCottonwood Meadow Lake, 8 miles north
- Cottonwood Meadow – West boat rampCottonwood Meadow Lake, 8 miles north
- Lofton Reservoir Campground boat rampLofton Reservoir, 10 miles northwest
- Cottonwood Reservoir boat rampCottonwood Reservoir, 10 miles northeast
Oregon State Marine Board Boating Access Sites layer (OSMB ArcGIS), read November 2, 2026; status as OSMB publishes it.
Oregon limits at Drews Reservoir
For Drews Reservoir the Southeast Zone rows apply first, then any exception.
| 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. |
Where the booklet sets its own rules for Drews Reservoir
| Water as printed | Species | Rule | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drews Reservoir | trout | 1 rainbow trout per day, 15 inch minimum length. | p. 63 |
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) (Southeast Zone page), read November 2, 2026.
How Drews Reservoir stacks against its neighbours
Cottonwood Reservoir (Lake County) leads this group on size, with roughly 460 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Kind | OSMB launches | Stocking weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drews Reservoir | 4,694 | reservoir | 1 | 0 | |
| Dog Lake | 7 miles south | 208 | lake | 2 | 0 |
| Junipers Reservoir | 8 miles east | 154 | reservoir | 0 | 0 |
| Cottonwood Meadow Lake | 8 miles north | 39 | reservoir | 2 | 0 |
| Cottonwood Reservoir (Lake County) | 10 miles northeast | 460 | reservoir | 1 | 0 |
| Lofton Reservoir | 10 miles northwest | 42 | reservoir | 1 | 0 |
BLM outlines, the OSMB launch layer and the ODFW stocking schedule; read November 2, 2026.
Around Drews Reservoir: Oregon towns, tackle and more water
Nearby lakes worth a look after Drews Reservoir
- Dog Lake7 miles south
- Junipers Reservoir8 miles east
- Cottonwood Meadow Lake8 miles north
- Cottonwood Reservoir (Lake County)10 miles northeast
- Lofton Reservoir10 miles northwest
Oregon towns to sleep in near Drews Reservoir
- Lakeview16 miles
County fishing pages tied to Drews Reservoir
- Lake Countyseat: Lakeview
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Know the Drews Reservoir catch by sight
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Drews Reservoir, the usual questions settled
Which Oregon county holds Drews Reservoir?
Aim for Lake County, about 16 miles from Lakeview.
How much surface does Drews Reservoir have?
Roughly 4,694 acres on the hydrography outline.
Can I tow a trailer boat to Drews Reservoir in Oregon?
OSMB maps one: Drews Reservoir boat ramp.
What can an Oregon angler hook at Drews Reservoir?
Look for black crappie, brown bullhead, goose lake sucker, pumpkinseed, rainbow trout, tui chub and white crappie.
Which Oregon rules apply on Drews Reservoir?
Trout: Lakes: 5 per day, 3 daily limits in possession. Streams: 2 per day, 3 daily limits in possession; 8-inch minimum. Its ODFW exception sits beside the zone rows.
What does an Oregon license for Drews Reservoir cost in 2026?
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).
Can I fish Drews Reservoir from an Oregon shoreline?
Neither DLCD nor ODFW maps shore access on it.
Where can I buy an ODFW license near Drews Reservoir?
Our shop list has nothing nearby, so pack bait from home.
Hook up the trailer and aim for Drews Reservoir
Read the zone rows, then choose the launch closest to your water.