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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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
4-15-2024 Another amazing day on Detroit
Another amazing day on Detroit. What's fishing if... more »
Bernie Hoene
4-14-2024 The fishing has been challenging and rewarding
Hello everyone, Finally managed to fix my technical... more »
Bernie Hoene
3-28-2024 Calling ALL anglers on Detroit Lake
Calling ALL anglers on Detroit Lake...I am asking... more »
Bernie Hoene
3-28-2024 Reservoir levels continue to rise
Reservoir levels continue to rise as prescribed in... more »
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
3-27-2024 Detroit Reservoir Fishing Report
Good morning all. Finally got back out onto... more »
Bernie Hoene

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