Campbell Reservoir - The reservoir is likely frozen

The reservoir is likely frozen

Campbell Reservoir - Lakeview, OR (Klamath County)

by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
1-28-2026
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Fishing not recommended. Open all year with bait allowed. The reservoir is likely frozen. Not safe for ice fishing. BLM, ODFW and BOR stocked a total of 431 crappie in April 2024 ranging in size from 8-14 inches. Water temperatures are very cold which will slow down the bite.

There is no boat ramp and limited public access. A small pontoon boat or kayak is best. You need a boat you can push off the trailier and reload in shallow water. Best fishing is along the willows and submerged vegetation line near the deeper water along the dam face. The reservoir is mostly shallow therefore casting a long distance might be necessary to reach fish.

The reservoir was dry in summer of 2022. All fish perished. ODFW and BLM have stocked many size classes of largemouth bass and a few crappie in 2023. Catch-and-release is encouraged to allow for establishment of fish populations. There might also be a few redband trout around.

More Reports

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports

for Wednesday, January 28th

Kilchis River: The Kilchis is going to remain on the low side this week, even with a little rain
Necanicum River: There are still some fish in decent condition around
Nehalem River: Winter steelhead should be returning to the Nehalem River
Nestucca River: Fishing conditions should improve this week with a little rain and some warmer temperatures
Three Rivers: Three Rivers has winter steelhead coming back and fishing should improve this week
Wilson River: Conditions should improve this week with a little rain and warmer temperatures
Ben Irving Reservoir: Angling is slow
Cooper Creek Reservoir: The water does have some color
Coos River: Steelhead are being caught in typical locations
Coquille River: Coho spawning is complete for the most part
Diamond Lake: Winter weather has finally arrived, and the lake is frozen over
Galesville Reservoir: The reservoir is about 40 feet lower than summer full pool
Lemolo Lake: Remains ice free and fish will be concentrated
Loon Lake: Loon Lake Report
Plat I Reservoir: Angling is slow in the areas with water
Smith River: Winter steelhead fishing is slow
Tenmile Lakes: Largemouth bass have fully transitioned to their late winter patterns
Umpqua River: Winter steelhead are being caught throughout the mainstem
Umpqua River- North : Winter steelhead fishing is slow, but early returns seem to be above the 10-year average
Umpqua River- South : Reports of steelhead are being caught throughout the river
Agency Lake: Most of the ice is gone as the wind blew most to the north end
Beulah Reservoir: Beulah is around 50 percent full
Blitzen River: The Blitzen River is currently flowing around 60 cfs
Bully Creek Reservoir: The reservoir is 59 percent full and the boat ramp is usable

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports

for Tuesday, January 27th

EE Wilson Angling Pond: Will be stocked this week
Foster Reservoir: The reservoir elevation has dropped down to its winter low-water level
Quartzville Creek: Currently flows are around 190 cfs
Santiam River ( North Fork) : The river is currently running at around 1,900 cfs at the gage in Mahama
Santiam River ( North Fork) Above Detroit Lake: Currently, flows are around 600 cfs
Santiam River (South Fork): Flows are currently at around 1,500 cfs at the gage in Waterloo
Walter Wirth Lake: Will be stocked this week
Waverly Lake: Stocked last week