Wickiup Reservoir Fishing
A 10,170-acre Oregon reservoir in Deschutes County.
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Opening notes on Wickiup Reservoir
Mapped from BLM hydrography, Wickiup Reservoir spreads across about 10,170 acres of Deschutes County. The launch operators OSMB names are Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. Fuel and food are closest in La Pine, near 12 miles away.
OSMB records 4 open launch sites that reach it. Read 2 water-specific rules before keeping fish here. It falls under the Central Zone in the booklet.
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.
Which fish ODFW records in Wickiup Reservoir
Each fish listed for Wickiup Reservoir comes from an ODFW habitat polygon, a booklet rule or a record.
How ODFW tags the fish of Wickiup Reservoir
| Fish | Use ODFW records | Origin | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook trout | resident multiple uses | non native | IndivProfOpinion |
| Brown trout | unknown | non native | UndocObsFish |
| Largemouth bass | resident multiple uses | non native | DocObsFish |
| Rainbow trout | resident multiple uses | native non local | UndocObsFish |
| Redband trout | rearing | unknown | IndivProfOpinion |
| Threespined stickleback | unknown | native non local | UndocObsFish |
| Tui chub | resident multiple uses | native non local | 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 Wickiup Boating Site boat ramp2 lanes, trailered launch; parking, restrooms, use fee; Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District
- Sheep Bridge boat ramp on Wickiup Reservoirtrailered launch; parking, restrooms, use fee; Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District
- West South Twin Lake Campground boat ramp on Wickiup Reservoir1 lane, trailered launch; parking, restrooms; Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District
- Wickiup Butte boat ramp1 lane, trailered launch; parking, restrooms; Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District
OSMB marks 3 sites closed: Gull Point Campground boat ramp on Wickiup Reservoir, North Davis Creek Ramp on Wickiup Reservoir and Reservoir Campground boat ramp on Wickiup Reservoir.
Alternate launches near Wickiup Reservoir
- Tenino Boating Site launch on Deschutes RiverDeschutes River (Upper), 3 miles east
- South Twin Lake Campground boat rampSouth Twin Lake, 3 miles northwest
- North Lava Flow Campground boat ramp on Davis LakeDavis Lake, 6 miles southwest
- Bull Bend Campground boat ramp on Deschutes RiverDeschutes River (Upper), 6 miles northeast
- Browns Mountain Ramp on Crane Prairie ReservoirCrane Prairie Reservoir, 6 miles northwest
- Wyeth Take Out boat ramp on Deschutes RiverDeschutes River (Upper), 7 miles northeast
Oregon State Marine Board Boating Access Sites layer (OSMB ArcGIS), read November 2, 2026; status as OSMB publishes it.
Oregon limits at Wickiup Reservoir
For Wickiup Reservoir the Central Zone rows apply first, then any exception.
| 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 May 22 – Oct 31, unless noted under Exceptions. |
| Kokanee | 10 per day unless noted under Exceptions. | Open all year. |
| Salmon and Steelhead | In the aggregate: 2 adult salmon or steelhead per day, 20 per year. 5 jack salmon per day, 2 daily jack limits in possession, with the exception that one additional hatchery steelhead may be retained per day for a total. | Closed in all waters unless noted by species under Exceptions. |
| Sturgeon | Catch-and-release only. | Lakes: Open all year. Streams: Open during trout, salmon or steelhead seasons. |
| Bass | Lakes: 5 per day, 3 daily limits in possession unless noted under Exceptions. Streams: No limit. | Lakes: Open all year. Streams: Open during trout, salmon or steelhead seasons only, except portions of Columbia River tributaries flooded by Bonneville and The. |
| Bluegill, Catfish, Crappie, Other Sunfish, Walleye, Yellow Perch, Whit. | No limit. | Lakes: Open all year. Streams: Open during trout, salmon or steelhead seasons only, except portions of Columbia River tributaries flooded by Bonneville and The. |
Where the booklet sets its own rules for Wickiup Reservoir
| Water as printed | Species | Rule | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wickiup Reservoir | Open Apr 22 – Oct 31. | p. 55 | |
| Wickiup Reservoir | The Deschutes River Arm is closed from the boat ramp at Gull Point Campground to ODFW markers near Sheeps Bridge from Sep 1 to Apr 21. Deschutes River regulations apply above ODFW markers near Sheeps Bridge. | p. 55 |
Water exceptions as printed in the 2026 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations (ODFW, eRegulations edition) (booklet PDF; printed page shown), read November 2, 2026. In-season changes from ODFW override them.
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) (Central Zone page), read November 2, 2026.
How Wickiup Reservoir stacks against its neighbours
Crane Prairie Reservoir leads this group on size, with roughly 4,380 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Kind | OSMB launches | Stocking weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wickiup Reservoir | 10,170 | reservoir | 4 | 0 | |
| South Twin Lake | 3 miles northwest | 103 | lake | 1 | 0 |
| North Twin Lake | 4 miles northwest | 107 | lake | 0 | 0 |
| Davis Lake | 7 miles southwest | 3,017 | lake | 2 | 0 |
| Crane Prairie Reservoir | 8 miles northwest | 4,380 | reservoir | 7 | 0 |
| Little Cultus Lake | 11 miles northwest | 173 | lake | 1 | 0 |
BLM outlines, the OSMB launch layer and the ODFW stocking schedule; read November 2, 2026.
Around Wickiup Reservoir: Oregon towns, tackle and more water
Nearby lakes worth a look after Wickiup Reservoir
- South Twin Lake3 miles northwest
- North Twin Lake4 miles northwest
- Davis Lake7 miles southwest
- Crane Prairie Reservoir8 miles northwest
- Little Cultus Lake11 miles northwest
Stores that outfit trips to Wickiup Reservoir
- Bi-Mart (LaPine)sporting goods store, LaPine, 11 miles
- Sunriver Fly Shopfly shop, Bend, 20 miles
- Central Oregon Fishingbait and tackle shop, Bend, 20 miles
- Central Oregon Stillwater Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Bend, 20 miles
- Bend Fly Shopfly shop, Bend
- Dick's Sporting Goods Bendsporting goods store, Bend
Oregon towns to sleep in near Wickiup Reservoir
- La Pine12 miles
- Three Rivers17 miles
- Deschutes River Woods28 miles
County fishing pages tied to Wickiup Reservoir
- Deschutes Countyseat: Bend
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Wickiup Reservoir, the usual questions settled
Which Oregon county holds Wickiup Reservoir?
Aim for Deschutes County, about 12 miles from La Pine.
How much surface does Wickiup Reservoir have?
Roughly 10,170 acres on the hydrography outline.
Can I tow a trailer boat to Wickiup Reservoir in Oregon?
OSMB maps 4 launch sites; North Wickiup Boating Site boat ramp is one.
What can an Oregon angler hook at Wickiup Reservoir?
Look for brook trout, brown trout, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, threespined stickleback and tui chub.
Which Oregon rules apply on Wickiup Reservoir?
Trout: Lakes: 5 per day, 3 daily limits in possession. Streams: 2 per day, 3 daily limits in possession; 8-inch minimum. Its ODFW exception sits beside the zone rows.
What does an Oregon license for Wickiup Reservoir cost in 2026?
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).
Can I fish Wickiup Reservoir from an Oregon shoreline?
Neither DLCD nor ODFW maps shore access on it.
Where can I buy an ODFW license near Wickiup Reservoir?
Try Bi-Mart (LaPine), roughly 11 miles away.
Hook up the trailer and aim for Wickiup Reservoir
Read the zone rows, then choose the launch closest to your water.