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Unity Reservoir 27 mi
Photo: Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, CC BY-SA 2.0 
Owyhee River 51 mi
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Lake Owyhee 56 mi
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Wallowa Lake 70 mi
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Oregon lakes and reservoirs
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Malheur Reservoir Fishing
A 759-acre Oregon reservoir in Malheur County.
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Malheur County
Where an Oregon day on Malheur Reservoir begins
The BLM outline of Malheur Reservoir, a reservoir in Malheur County, adds up to roughly 759 acres. Boaters use sites operated by Malheur County. From the GNIS point it is about 29 miles to Baker City.
1 open launch site serve it, per OSMB.
759acres (BLM outline)
1OSMB launches
1fish mapped
1county
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
Fish ODFW maps in Malheur Reservoir
Habitat records, booklet rules and records name these fish at Malheur Reservoir.
Native, stocked or introduced at Malheur Reservoir
| Fish | Use ODFW records | Origin | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | resident multiple uses | native non local | DocObsFish |
| Redband trout | rearing | native local | DocObsHabitat |
ODFW Fish Habitat Distribution layers (ODFW ArcGIS), read November 2, 2026; a mapped species is habitat use ODFW records, not a catch report.
Access
Where to launch on Malheur Reservoir
- Malheur Reservoir boat ramp1 lane, trailered launch; parking, restrooms; Malheur County
Other OSMB launches by Malheur Reservoir
- Pole Creek Reservoir launchPole Creek Reservoir, 11 miles southeast
Oregon State Marine Board Boating Access Sites layer (OSMB ArcGIS), read November 2, 2026; status as OSMB publishes it.
Limits
Daily bag at Malheur Reservoir
No booklet line names Malheur Reservoir; the Southeast Zone, which covers most listed waters of Malheur County, is shown, and the zone map settles the rest.
| 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.
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Malheur Reservoir set beside nearby still water
For more room, Bully Creek Reservoir offers about 611 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Kind | OSMB launches | Stocking weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malheur Reservoir | 759 | reservoir | 1 | 0 | |
| Pole Creek Reservoir | 10 miles southeast | 70 | reservoir | 1 | 0 |
| Murray Reservoir | 20 miles west | 14 | reservoir | 0 | 2 |
| Higgins Reservoir | 21 miles west | 92 | reservoir | 1 | 0 |
| Long Creek Reservoir | 23 miles west | 7 | reservoir | 0 | 2 |
| Bully Creek Reservoir | 27 miles southeast | 611 | reservoir | 1 | 2 |
BLM outlines, the OSMB launch layer and the ODFW stocking schedule; read November 2, 2026.
Nearby
Next stops near Malheur Reservoir for an Oregon trip
More Oregon lakes close to Malheur Reservoir
- Pole Creek Reservoir10 miles southeast
- Murray Reservoir20 miles west
- Higgins Reservoir21 miles west
- Long Creek Reservoir23 miles west
- Bully Creek Reservoir27 miles southeast
Gear shops in range of Malheur Reservoir
- Huntington Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Huntington, 21 miles
- The Outdoorsmanbait and tackle shop, Ontario
- Bi-Mart (Ontario)sporting goods store, Ontario
Lodging towns close to Malheur Reservoir
- Baker City29 miles
- Vale35 miles
County guides covering Malheur Reservoir
- Malheur Countyseat: Vale
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Photos
Photographs from the shoreline near Malheur Reservoir
Photo: Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Bureau of Land Management Oregon and Washington, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Bonnie Moreland, Public domain
Photo: Bonnie Moreland, Public domain
Answers
Read these before you fish Malheur Reservoir
Where in Oregon is Malheur Reservoir?
The water sits in Malheur County, about 29 miles from Baker City.
How many acres does the BLM outline give Malheur Reservoir?
Near 759 acres by the BLM layer.
Which OSMB launch is closest to Malheur Reservoir?
The single OSMB launch is Malheur Reservoir boat ramp.
Which gamefish use Malheur Reservoir?
ODFW sources name rainbow trout.
Does ODFW set a size limit at Malheur Reservoir?
Trout: Lakes: 5 per day, 3 daily limits in possession. Streams: 2 per day, 3 daily limits in possession; 8-inch minimum.
Can a visitor fish Malheur Reservoir?
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 Malheur Reservoir?
None appears on the shore lists.
Where is the nearest Oregon tackle counter to Malheur Reservoir?
First on our list: Huntington Bait & Tackle, roughly 21 miles away.
Make Malheur Reservoir the weekend
Buy the Oregon license and tag online before the drive.