Hart Lake Fishing
A 7,211-acre Oregon reservoir in Lake County.
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The quick picture on Hart Lake
About 7,211 acres of open water make up Hart Lake on the BLM map of Lake County. OSMB lists Lakeview District BLM Office as the manager of its launches. Expect about 29 miles of driving to reach Lakeview.
The OSMB layer shows 1 open launch site here.
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.
Species recorded at Hart Lake
These are the species an ODFW source ties to Hart Lake.
Where the Hart Lake fish list comes from
| Fish | Use ODFW records | Origin | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black crappie | resident multiple uses | non native | UndocObsFish |
| Brown bullhead | resident multiple uses | non native | UndocObsFish |
| Largemouth bass | resident multiple uses | non native | UndocObsFish |
| Redband trout | forage migrate overwinter | native local | ConcurProfOpinion |
| Tui chub | resident multiple uses | native local | DocObsFish |
| Warner sucker | spawning | native local | DocObsFish |
| White crappie | 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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- Hart Lake Landing1 lane, trailered launch; parking, restrooms; Lakeview District BLM Office
Next-closest launches to Hart Lake
- Priday Reservoir AccessPriday Reservoir, 5 miles southwest
- Crump Lake LandingCrump Lake, 9 miles south
- Sid Luce Reservoir launchLuce Reservoir, 12 miles west
- Flagstaff Lake AccessFlagstaff Lake, 14 miles north
- Big Rock AccessBig Rock Reservoir, 14 miles northwest
- Campbell Lake Canoe LaunchCampbell Lake (Warner Wetlands), 14 miles northeast
Oregon State Marine Board Boating Access Sites layer (OSMB ArcGIS), read November 2, 2026; status as OSMB publishes it.
Keeping fish from Hart Lake
Hart Lake has no line of its own in the booklet; most listed waters of Lake County fall under the Southeast Zone, the table shown here, but zone lines follow drainages.
| 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.
Lakes around Hart Lake in one table
Size leader among the neighbours: Crump Lake, around 8,482 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Kind | OSMB launches | Stocking weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hart Lake | 7,211 | reservoir | 1 | 0 | |
| Priday Reservoir | 5 miles southwest | 166 | reservoir | 1 | 2 |
| Crump Lake | 8 miles south | 8,482 | lake | 1 | 0 |
| Sid Luce Reservoir | 12 miles west | 50 | reservoir | 1 | 0 |
| Flagstaff Lake | 13 miles north | 3,637 | lake | 1 | 0 |
| Big Rock Reservoir | 14 miles northwest | 3 | reservoir | 1 | 0 |
BLM outlines, the OSMB launch layer and the ODFW stocking schedule; read November 2, 2026.
Shops, beds and water close to Hart Lake
Reservoirs and lakes that neighbour Hart Lake
- Priday Reservoir5 miles southwest
- Crump Lake8 miles south
- Sid Luce Reservoir12 miles west
- Flagstaff Lake13 miles north
- Big Rock Reservoir14 miles northwest
Beds and campgrounds handy to Hart Lake
- Lakeview29 miles
Hart Lake by county
- Lake Countyseat: Lakeview
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The look of the water close to Hart Lake
Photo: Bonnie Moreland, Public domain
Photo: Bonnie Moreland, Public domain
Answers on Hart Lake from the Oregon sources
Which Oregon town is closest to Hart Lake?
Point the car toward Lake County, about 29 miles from Lakeview.
What size is Hart Lake on the map?
Some 7,211 acres of outline.
Which OSMB launch serves Hart Lake?
One launch is on the layer: Hart Lake Landing.
Which fish does ODFW place in Hart Lake?
Mapped fish include black crappie, brown bullhead, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, tui chub, warner sucker and white crappie.
How many trout does ODFW let me keep at Hart Lake?
Trout: Lakes: 5 per day, 3 daily limits in possession. Streams: 2 per day, 3 daily limits in possession; 8-inch minimum.
What should I buy before fishing Hart 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).
Is there bank access at Hart Lake?
No listed shore site here; ask at a launch.
Is there an Oregon bait shop on the drive to Hart Lake?
Bring bait; no listed store is handy.
Choose a still Oregon morning for Hart Lake
Check the in-season updates before a fish goes in the cooler.