Warm Springs Reservoir Fishing
A 4,136-acre Oregon reservoir in Harney and Malheur counties.
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Warm Springs Reservoir for a first-time Oregon visit
Warm Springs Reservoir is a reservoir of Harney and Malheur counties whose NHD outline measures near 4,136 acres. Launches on it are run by Bureau of Land Management. Burns, around 41 miles away, is the closest town on the Census list.
OSMB maps 2 open launch sites on it.
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.
What lives in Warm Springs Reservoir
Treat the Warm Springs Reservoir list as where ODFW records fish, not as a survey of numbers.
Origin notes for fish in Warm Springs Reservoir
| Fish | Use ODFW records | Origin | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | resident multiple uses | non native | UndocObsFish |
| Bridgelip sucker | unknown | native local | DocObsFish |
| Brown bullhead | resident multiple uses | non native | UndocObsFish |
| Channel catfish | resident multiple uses | non native | UndocObsFish |
| Chiselmouth | unknown | native local | DocObsFish |
| Largemouth bass | resident multiple uses | non native | UndocObsFish |
| Northern pikeminnow | unknown | native local | DocObsFish |
| Rainbow trout | resident multiple uses | native non local | DocObsFish |
| Redband trout | rearing | native local | DocObsHabitat |
| Tui chub | resident multiple uses | native local | DocObsFish |
| 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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- North Warm Springs boat ramp1 lane, trailered launch, OSMB status: restricted; parking, restrooms; Bureau of Land Management; OSMB note: The boat launches at Warm Springs Reservoir are dry. Paddlecraft can be carried to …
- Warm Springs Landing South2 lanes, trailered launch, OSMB status: restricted; parking, restrooms; Bureau of Land Management; OSMB note: The boat launches at Warm Springs Reservoir are dry. Paddlecraft can be carried to …
Oregon State Marine Board Boating Access Sites layer (OSMB ArcGIS), read November 2, 2026; status as OSMB publishes it.
Where Warm Springs Reservoir stands now
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Warmsprings Reservoir Near Riverside,oreg. | 3,344.59 ft gage height | Nov 4 3:15 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 4, 2026 4:32 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Northwestern Division water management data (NWD dataquery), reading as of the date shown, read November 2, 2026; datum as the Corps publishes it.
Readings on Warm Springs Reservoir come live from USGS and stay provisional until reviewed.
Taking fish home from Warm Springs Reservoir
The booklet does not name Warm Springs Reservoir itself; the Southeast Zone table shown is the one for most listed waters in Harney County, so confirm the zone on the ODFW map.
| 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.
Nearby lakes alongside Warm Springs Reservoir
By outline area, Beulah Reservoir tops the nearby lakes at about 1,843 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Kind | OSMB launches | Stocking weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warm Springs Reservoir | 4,136 | reservoir | 2 | 0 | |
| Altnow Reservoir | 17 miles north | 16 | reservoir | 0 | 0 |
| Alder Creek Reservoir | 19 miles southwest | 32 | reservoir | 0 | 0 |
| Stallard Reservoir | 21 miles north | 44 | reservoir | 0 | 0 |
| Cottonwood Reservoir (Harney County) | 22 miles north | 79 | reservoir | 0 | 0 |
| Beulah Reservoir | 22 miles north | 1,843 | reservoir | 1 | 0 |
BLM outlines, the OSMB launch layer and the ODFW stocking schedule; read November 2, 2026.
Within an easy drive of Warm Springs Reservoir
Lakes for a second day near Warm Springs Reservoir
- Altnow Reservoir17 miles north
- Alder Creek Reservoir19 miles southwest
- Stallard Reservoir21 miles north
- Cottonwood Reservoir (Harney County)22 miles north
- Beulah Reservoir22 miles north
Picking up tackle for Warm Springs Reservoir
- Kiger Creek Fly Shopfly shop, Hines
- The Outdoorsmanbait and tackle shop, Ontario
- Bi-Mart (Ontario)sporting goods store, Ontario
The counties around Warm Springs Reservoir
- Harney Countyseat: Burns
- Malheur Countyseat: Vale
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What the Warm Springs Reservoir species look like
Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie, Public domain
Photo: Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie, CC BY 2.0
Photo: gailhampshire, CC BY 2.0
What gets asked about Warm Springs Reservoir first
What corner of Oregon holds Warm Springs Reservoir?
Its county is Harney and Malheur counties, about 41 miles from Burns.
How big is Warm Springs Reservoir on the PMEP map?
About 4,136 acres mapped.
Where does OSMB map a launch on Warm Springs Reservoir?
Try North Warm Springs boat ramp, one of 2 launch sites.
What does ODFW record in Warm Springs Reservoir?
The habitat layers and booklet list bluegill, bridgelip sucker, brown bullhead, channel catfish, chiselmouth, largemouth bass and northern pikeminnow.
Does the booklet set special rules for Warm Springs Reservoir?
Trout: Lakes: 5 per day, 3 daily limits in possession. Streams: 2 per day, 3 daily limits in possession; 8-inch minimum.
What are the 2026 fees for fishing Warm Springs 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).
Where can I fish Warm Springs Reservoir without a boat in Oregon?
The shore lists skip this water.
Who sells Oregon bait near Warm Springs Reservoir?
The nearest listed counter is Kiger Creek Fly Shop in the same county.
What is the level of Warm Springs Reservoir now?
The level band carries the current reading.
Take the Oregon back roads to Warm Springs Reservoir
Every Oregon fee and bag limit is one click away.