Green Peter Reservoir - Sweet, OR

Lake Information

Green Peter Reservoir is a reservoir created by Green Peter Dam on the Middle Santiam River 11 miles northeast of Sweet Home, Oregon.
Surface Area:3720 acres
Shoreline:48 miles
Maximum Depth:315 ft.
Capacity:430000 acre ft.
Elevation:1015 ft.
Fish Species: Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Kokanee Salmon, Black Crappie, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill




Latest Fish Plants

Plant DateSpeciesSourceTotal Pounds
4-03-2023Rainbow TroutODFW 
4-11-2022Rainbow TroutODFW 
6-14-2021 ODFW 
5-17-2021Rainbow TroutODFW 
5-03-2021Rainbow TroutODFW 


Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
11-1-2023 The reservoir is effectively off-limits to fishing through at least the end of December
Due to the unprecedented drawdown of the water... more »
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
10-12-2023 The water level has dropped below the toe-slope of Thistle Creek boat ramp
The water level has dropped below the toe-slope... more »
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
9-20-2023 The water level has dropped below the toe-slope of Thistle Creek boat ramp
The water level has dropped below the toe-slope... more »
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
9-13-2023 The water level has dropped below the toe-slope of Thistle Creek boat ramp
The water level has dropped below the toe-slope... more »
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
9-6-2023 Launching boats will then no longer be possible until sometime after refilling begins this winter
The water level has dropped down even further... more »
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff

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