Photo: Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, CC BY-SA 2.0
Jackson County
The quick picture on Howard Prairie Lake
About 1,981 acres of open water make up Howard Prairie Lake on the BLM map of Jackson County. OSMB lists Jackson County as the manager of its launches. Expect about 15 miles of driving to reach Ashland.
The OSMB layer shows 4 open launch sites here. ODFW files it with the Southwest Zone. ODFW plans 3 stocking weeks here.
1,981acres (BLM outline)
4OSMB launches
5fish mapped
3stocking weeks
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.
Grizzly Park Ramp on Howard Prairie Lake1 lane, trailered launch, OSMB status: restricted; parking, restrooms; Jackson County; OSMB note: The boat ramp at Grizzly Park is closed. The day use area remains open for …
Howard Prairie Resort boat ramp3 lanes, trailered launch; parking, restrooms, use fee, pumpout; Jackson County
Klum Landing Ramp on Howard Prairie Lake2 lanes, trailered launch; parking, restrooms; Jackson County
Willow Point Ramp on Howard Prairie Lake2 lanes, trailered launch; parking, restrooms, use fee; Jackson County
Next-closest launches to Howard Prairie Lake
Cascade Boat Ramp on Hyatt ReservoirHyatt Reservoir, 5 miles southwest
Songer Wayside on Emigrant LakeEmigrant Lake, 12 miles southwest
Fish Lake Recreation Area boat rampFish Lake (Jackson), 12 miles north
Fish Lake Resort launchFish Lake (Jackson), 12 miles north
Patrick Dunn boat ramp on Emigrant LakeEmigrant Lake, 12 miles southwest
Sunset Day Use boat ramp on Lake of the WoodsLake of the Woods, 14 miles northeast
Oregon State Marine Board Boating Access Sites layer (OSMB ArcGIS), read November 2, 2026; status as OSMB publishes it.
Lakes: 5 per day, 3 daily limits in possession. Streams: (including tidewaters and bays); 2 per day, 3 daily catch limits in possession; 8-inch minimum
Lakes: Open all year Streams: (including tidewaters and bays): Open May 22 – Oct 31 unless noted under Exceptions.
In the aggregate: 2 adult salmon or steelhead per day, 20 per year. 5 jack salmon per day, 2 daily jack limits in possession. Wild salmon bag limits are determined annually.
Lakes: 5 per day, 3 daily limits in possession unless noted under Exceptions. Streams: No limit.
Lakes: Open all year. Streams (including tidewaters and bays): Open during trout, salmon or steelhead seasons.
Bluegill, Catfish, Crappie, Other Sunfish, Walleye, Yellow Perch, Stri.
No limit.
Lakes: Open all year. Streams (including tidewaters and bays): Open during trout, salmon or steelhead seasons.
Smelt
Unless specifically authorized under emergency rules, it is unlawful to take or attempt to take Eulachon smelt in inland waters, including bays, rivers, estuaries, and streams.
Unless specifically authorized under emergency rules, it is unlawful to take or attempt to take Eulachon smelt in inland waters, including bays, rivers, estuari.
Marine Fish and Marine Shellfish
See Marine Zone.
See Marine Zone.
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) (Southwest Zone page), read November 2, 2026.
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Photos
The look of the water close to Howard Prairie Lake
Emigrant Lake12 mi Photo: Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, CC BY-SA 2.0Ashland15 mi Photo: Chris Yunker, CC BY 2.0Jackson County24 mi Photo: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0Fish Lake (Jackson County)11 mi Photo: Bonnie Moreland, Public domain
Answers
Answers on Howard Prairie Lake from the Oregon sources
Which Oregon town is closest to Howard Prairie Lake?
Point the car toward Jackson County, about 15 miles from Ashland.
What size is Howard Prairie Lake on the map?
Some 1,981 acres of outline.
Which OSMB launch serves Howard Prairie Lake?
There are 4 launch sites; Grizzly Park Ramp on Howard Prairie Lake is a start.
Which fish does ODFW place in Howard Prairie Lake?
Mapped fish include brown bullhead, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, rainbow trout and smallmouth bass.
How many trout does ODFW let me keep at Howard Prairie Lake?
Trout: Lakes: 5 per day, 3 daily limits in possession. Streams: (including tidewaters and bays); 2 per day, 3 daily catch limits in possession; 8-inch minimum.
What should I buy before fishing Howard Prairie 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 Howard Prairie Lake?
No listed shore site here; ask at a launch.
Is there an Oregon bait shop on the drive to Howard Prairie Lake?
Bi-Mart (Ashland), roughly 14 miles away, is where our list starts.
Are trout planted in Howard Prairie Lake?
3 stocking weeks are planned this season.
Choose a still Oregon morning for Howard Prairie Lake
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