Detroit Reservoir - Detroit, OR

Spot 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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Latest Fish Plants

Plant DateSpeciesSource# of Fish
6-24-2024Rainbow TroutODFW4000
6-18-2024Rainbow TroutODFW4000
6-10-2024Rainbow TroutODFW4000
6-04-2024Rainbow TroutODFW4000
5-29-2024Largemouth BassODFW8000


Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
12-11-2024 The water level in Detroit is down to its prescribed low level for December
The water level in Detroit is down to... more »
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
10-23-2024 Water Levels Continue to Drop
The water level in Detroit continues to drop... more »
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
10-2-2024 Detroit Reservoir Updates
The water level in Detroit is slowly dropping... more »
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
9-25-2024 Fishing can be surprisingly good at Detroit
The water level in Detroit is slowly dropping... more »
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
9-4-2024 Detroit Reservoir Updates
NOTICE: A recreational use advisory was issued by the... more »
OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff

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