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Thompson Reservoir Fishing
A 2,159-acre Oregon reservoir in Lake County.
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Lake County
Where an Oregon day on Thompson Reservoir begins
The BLM outline of Thompson Reservoir, a reservoir in Lake County, adds up to roughly 2,159 acres. Boaters use sites operated by U.S. Forest Service. From the GNIS point it is about 55 miles to La Pine.
2 open launch sites serve it, per OSMB. The booklet places it in the Southeast Zone. Hatchery trout are planned for it in 6 stocking weeks.
2,159acres (BLM outline)
2OSMB launches
3fish mapped
6stocking 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.
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Fish ODFW maps in Thompson Reservoir
Habitat records, booklet rules and records name these fish at Thompson Reservoir.
Native, stocked or introduced at Thompson Reservoir
| Fish | Use ODFW records | Origin | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth bass | resident multiple uses | non native | UndocObsFish |
| Rainbow trout | resident multiple uses | native non local | DocObsFish |
| Redband trout | forage migrate overwinter | native local | ConcurProfOpinion |
| Tui chub | resident multiple uses | native local | DocObsFish |
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 Thompson Reservoir
- East Bay Campground boat ramp on Thompson Reservoir1 lane, trailered launch; parking, restrooms; U.S. Forest Service
- Thompson Reservoir Campground boat ramp1 lane, trailered launch; parking, restrooms; U.S. Forest Service
Other OSMB launches by Thompson Reservoir
- Duncan Reservoir RampDuncan Reservoir, 12 miles northeast
Oregon State Marine Board Boating Access Sites layer (OSMB ArcGIS), read November 2, 2026; status as OSMB publishes it.
Stocking
Trout releases planned for Thompson Reservoir
| Week as printed | ODFW office | Planned trout by size class |
|---|---|---|
| May. 10, 2027 – May. 14, 2027 | 2,400 legal-size trout | |
| Apr. 05, 2027 – Apr. 09, 2027 | Lakeview | 2,400 legal-size trout |
| Mar. 15, 2027 – Mar. 19, 2027 | Lakeview | 3,600 legal-size trout |
| May. 11, 2026 – May. 15, 2026 | 2,400 legal-size trout | |
| Apr. 06, 2026 – Apr. 10, 2026 | Lakeview | 2,400 legal-size trout |
| Mar. 16, 2026 – Mar. 20, 2026 | Lakeview | 3,600 legal-size trout |
The schedule lists planned releases for Thompson Reservoir; weather and hatchery conditions can change a week.
ODFW weekly trout stocking schedule (planned releases; ODFW prints size classes, not species), myodfw.com, read November 2, 2026.
Limits
Daily bag at Thompson Reservoir
Start with the Southeast Zone rows for Thompson Reservoir; the booklet places it there.
| 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.
Compare
Thompson Reservoir set beside nearby still water
For more room, Sycan Marsh offers about 67 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Kind | OSMB launches | Stocking weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson Reservoir | 2,159 | reservoir | 2 | 6 | |
| Sycan Marsh | 7 miles south | 67 | lake | 0 | 0 |
| Silver Creek Reservoir (Lake County) | 10 miles north | 41 | reservoir | 0 | 0 |
| Duncan Reservoir | 11 miles northeast | 40 | reservoir | 1 | 2 |
| Ana Reservoir | 17 miles east | 61 | reservoir | 0 | 6 |
| Withers Lake | 26 miles southeast | 4 | reservoir | 1 | 0 |
BLM outlines, the OSMB launch layer and the ODFW stocking schedule; read November 2, 2026.
Nearby
Next stops near Thompson Reservoir for an Oregon trip
More Oregon lakes close to Thompson Reservoir
- Sycan Marsh7 miles south
- Silver Creek Reservoir (Lake County)10 miles north
- Duncan Reservoir11 miles northeast
- Ana Reservoir17 miles east
- Withers Lake26 miles southeast
County guides covering Thompson Reservoir
- Lake Countyseat: Lakeview
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Photos
Photographs from the shoreline near Thompson Reservoir
Photo: Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Bonnie Moreland, Public domain
Photo: USFWS Pacific Southwest Region, Public domain
Photo: brx0, CC BY-SA 2.0
Answers
Read these before you fish Thompson Reservoir
Where in Oregon is Thompson Reservoir?
The water sits in Lake County, about 55 miles from La Pine.
How many acres does the BLM outline give Thompson Reservoir?
Near 2,159 acres by the BLM layer.
Which OSMB launch is closest to Thompson Reservoir?
2 launch sites appear on the OSMB layer, including East Bay Campground boat ramp on Thompson Reservoir.
Which gamefish use Thompson Reservoir?
ODFW sources name largemouth bass, rainbow trout and tui chub.
Does ODFW set a size limit at Thompson 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 Thompson 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 Thompson Reservoir?
None appears on the shore lists.
Where is the nearest Oregon tackle counter to Thompson Reservoir?
Nothing on our list sits within range; stock up on the way.
When does ODFW stock Thompson Reservoir?
Hatchery trout are planned in 6 stocking weeks.
Make Thompson Reservoir the weekend
Buy the Oregon license and tag online before the drive.