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Lake Information for Howard Prairie Lake
Howard Prairie Lake, or Howard Prairie Reservoir, is a reservoir located 4,500 feet (1,400 m) above sea level[1] in Jackson County, Oregon, United States. The Howard Prairie dam was built in 1959, by the Rogue River Basin Project.[2] The lake's main inflow and outflow is Grizzly Creek. The lake covers 1,990 acres (8.1 km2).[3] The lake is known for its large number of rainbow trout. It is surrounded by pine and fir forests of the Cascade Mountains.
Four boat ramps and campgrounds, both public and private, available at each reservoir. Boat rentals at the resorts on each reservoir.
Fees: Yes, at public and private facilities.
Additional Activities: Full service restaurants at both sites. Hiking, sailing and swimming.
For More Information:
ODFW Umpqua Watershed District Office—(541) 440-3353
Howard Prairie Resort — (541) 482-1979
Hyatt Lake Resort — (541) 482-3331
Jackson County Parks — (541) 774-8183
These reservoirs are managed primarily as trout fisheries. Fingerling rainbow trout are released each year. At Howard Prairie fish for largemouth bass, brown bullhead, and pumpkinseed in summer and for smallmouth bass in summer and fall.
All lake-fishing techniques can be effective. Floating bait is popular for trout and can be very effective for early season bank anglers. Trolling flies and lures for trout is effective as well. Bass will strike surface or shallow running lures fished around cover as the water warms in the spring. Lead head jigs, plastic worms and deep running plugs are effective for bass during hot weather.
Go east on Hwy 66 from Ashland. Turn left on Dead Indian Memorial Road; follow the signs to mountain lakes. After approximately 17 miles, turn right on Hyatt Prairie Road. Howard Prairie is the first reservoir
Businesses Located Nearby
Boat Rental
- Willie Boats Incorporated
- 1440 Justice Rd - Central Point, OR
- (541) 779-4141
- Endure Boats
- 1931 Page St - Medford, OR
- (541) 731-4336
- Raft the Rogue Raft Rentals
- 21171 Highway 62 - Shady Cove, OR
- (541) 878-3623
Vacation Rental
- Ashland Vacation Rental Cottage
- 634 Clay St - Ashland, OR
- (503) 752-6915
- Abbott's Cottages
- 464 N Main St - Ashland, OR
- (541) 482-7515
- Beau Soleil Cottage
- 143 4th St - Ashland, OR
- (541) 482-1931
Bar and Restaurant
- Fish Hook Bar & Restaurant
- 6930 Copco Rd - Hornbrook, CA
- (530) 475-3787
- Alex's Plaza Restaurant & Bar
- 35 N Main St - Ashland, OR
- (541) 482-8818
- Martino's Restaurant & Bar
- 58 E Main St - Ashland, OR
- (541) 488-3359
