Fishing At Brownlee Reservoir

AKA: Brownlee Lake

What to fish for...

Fishing for smallmouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, rainbow trout, bluegill and yellow perch at Brownlee Reservoir in Oregon.

A warm-water fishery, Brownlee Reservoir offers choice fishing for bass, catfish, crappie, trout, sunfish and perch. This is an 11,000-acre impoundment on the eastern border of the state, spanning over 50 miles of the Snake River. Much of the 190 miles of shoreline is not accessible due to steep terrain or lack of roads. Richmond and Huntington are the primary access points from the Oregon side. Camping, boat ramps and other amenities are available in both areas. The lake sits at an elevation of just over 2,000 feet above sea level, offering a wide variety of both warm-water and cold-water fish species. Bass, crappie, catfish, trout and sunfish all reside here and flourish during different seasons. This waterway is a great destination for pleasure boats, kayaks, canoes and all types of fishing boats.

Primary fish species residing in Brownlee Reservoir

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Brownlee Reservoir Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NEARBY
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: NO
Bait & Tackle: NO
Restaurant: NEARBY

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Immigrant Gulch Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off Hewitt Drive, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Morgan Creek Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Snake River Road, this is a one-lane, natural ramp with gravel parking.

Swedes Landing Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Snake River Road, this is a one-lane, natural ramp with gravel parking.

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