 | | Burns, Oregon | | Includes Hines, Lawen, Riley, Buchanan, and Silvies | |
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| | Beulah Reservoir | | The reservoir is nestled in Agency Valley on the North Fork of the Malheur River in Oregon, almost filling the small triangular valley. A wide variety of migrating waterfowl use the reservoir in conjunction with the heavy use by Canada geese. Mule deer and elk are also present in the area. The reservoir is 1,900 acres with Dolly Varden, rainbow, and cutthroat trout. Guests may swim, water ski, tube, jet ski, or just take the boat out for a cruise. |
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| | Chickahominy Reservoir | | The reservoir is a 500-acre irrigation reservoir smack in the middle of the sagebrush flats of eastern Oregon. It has one redeeming factor for anglers-big rainbow trout, or at least the distinct possibility. There is primitive camping available here, and a fish cleaning station and boat ramp are on the south end of the lake. Chickahominy Reservoir is open to angling year-round with bait, lures, and flies. All manner of floating devices work well on this lake. There are enough surface acres that a boat is handy. |
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| | Harney Lake | | There's no public access to the two lakes, as snowy plover, a species experiencing severe declines in numbers in recent years nest along the shores. The OO Unit of the Refuge, which consists of the once-private OO Ranch, has a fair amount of marsh containing typical birds of that habitat. This road has recently been the most reliable place to find burrowing owl, which have made use of a couple of culverts along the road which have convenient mileage markers nearby for owls to perch when on "guard duty". |
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| | Magone Lake | | Magone Lake in the Malheur National Forest, is one of Grant County's most popular lakes. Geologists believe the lake was created by a land slide in the early 1800's. |
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| | Moon Reservoir | | This is an irrigation reservoir which can provide good fishing but has been drained during recent drought. When the reservoir water level is not low it is excellent to fish for trout and other warm water fish. Unimproved boat ramps are available for guest use. Visitors are advised to use caution, because the wind can be extremely harsh during spring. |
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| | Warm Springs Reservoir | | The reservoir is on the Middle Fork of the Malheur River about 13 miles southwest of Juntura, Oregon. The 4,600 surface acre reservoir lies against the tall, steep hills on the eastern side of a broad valley. Migrating waterfowl use the reservoir, and it is part of the winter range for mule deer. The area is not heavily used, due in part to the sparse vegetation, mainly sagebrush. |
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| | Warm Springs Reservoir | | The reservoir is on the Middle Fork of the Malheur River about 13 miles southwest of Juntura, Oregon. The 4,600 surface acre reservoir lies against the tall, steep hills on the eastern side of a broad valley. Migrating waterfowl use the reservoir, and it is part of the winter range for mule deer. The area is not heavily used, due in part to the sparse vegetation, mainly sagebrush. |
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