Detroit Reservoir - Detroit, OR

Lake Information

Detroit Lake is a reservoir impounded by the Detroit Dam on the North Santiam River 46 miles southeast of Salem
Surface Area:3500 acres
Shoreline:32 miles
Maximum Depth:440 ft.
Capacity:455000 acre ft.
Elevation:1565 ft.
Fish Species: Chinook Salmon, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Largemouth Bass, Kokanee Salmon, Brown Bullhead



Latest Photos

9-1-2022
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9-1-2022
8-20-2022

Latest Fish Plants

Plant DateSpeciesSourceTotal Pounds
6-20-2023Rainbow TroutODFW 
6-13-2023Rainbow TroutODFW 
5-23-2023Rainbow TroutODFW 
6-27-2022Rainbow TroutODFW 
6-20-2022Rainbow TroutODFW 


Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
3-28-2024 Calling ALL anglers on Detroit Lake
Calling ALL anglers on Detroit Lake...I am asking... more »
Bernie Hoene
3-27-2024 Detroit Reservoir Fishing Report
Good morning all. Finally got back out onto... more »
Bernie Hoene
3-1-2024 The lake is filling and the fish being caught are really nice
Happy March to everyone. I am getting schedule... more »
Bernie Hoene
2-28-2024 Reservoir levels are expected to slowly rise throughout the late winter and spring
Reservoir levels are expected to slowly rise throughout... more »
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
1-24-2024 Plenty of rain and snow the last few weeks have brought reservoir levels up enough to allow boats to safely launch from Mongold boat ramp
Plenty of rain and snow the last few... more »
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff

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