Information About Water Activities In Madras, Oregon
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Allen Creek Reservoir - Boating
Allen Creek Reservoir is an artificial impoundment built for irrigation in the 1940's or 1950's downstream from the junctions of Allen, Beetle, and Yellowjacket Creeks. The reservoir has no facilities but the area which occupies about 200 yards of shoreline is available for camping. There is good fishing for redband or brook trout.

Antelope Flat Reservoir - Boating
Antelope Flat Reservoir is located on the south side of the Maury Mountains, is encompassed by the Ochoco National Forest and is a great getaway from the more crowded campgrounds in the state. Rainbow trout are also found in the reservoir. Fingerlings are stocked in mid-May.

Haystack Reservoir - Boating
Haystack Reservoir is about 3 miles from the city of Culver and is 45 minutes from Bend. The various types of fish that reside in the lake range from: Kokanee, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, to Brown Bullhead Catfish.

Lake Billy Chinook Reservoir - Boating
This reservoir is in a wooded area and has Smallmouth Bass, Kokanee Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout, Brown Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Black Crappie, Pikeminnow, Chiselmouth, Blue Chubs, Bridgelip Sucker, and Large Scale Sucker in it.

Prineville Reservoir - Swimming
Recreation at the 3,030-acre reservoir is located 15 miles south of Prineville. Available species of fish include largemouth and smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, brown bullhead, and crappie. The fishing season of this reservoir is open year-round. Many visitors are able to relax at the reservoir as well. Boating is permitted, along with many other water activities. Such activities include water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing, power boating, and swimming.

The Cove Palisades State Park - Kayaking & Canoeing
is a year-round recreational destination for the entire family. Located in our high desert region, the weather is sunny and warm in the summer months and chilly but generally mild in the winter. Nature lovers will find nearly 10 miles of hiking trails that give access to areas rich in wildlife and splendid scenery. The park is home to two popular special events: the Lake Billy Chinook Day in September (a clean-up and festival) and the annual Eagle Watch in February.

Walton Lake - Boating
Walton Lake is a small lake that is surrounded by old growth ponderosa pine and mountain meadows. There is good fishing early in the spring for holdover 16-18" rainbow trout.
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