On this 1,990-acre impoundment anglers will find rainbow trout, brown bullhead, and largemouth bass. Fishing season runs from late April through October. The lake is surrounded by the pine and fir forests of the Cascade Mountains. Boating and water skiing are especially good at this lake. Ducks are raised at the reservoir every year and geese nest at the Lake.

Anglers will find rainbow trout, brown bullhead, and largemouth bass. Fishing season runs from late April through October. Fishing season runs from late April through October.The lake is surrounded by the pine and fir forests of the Cascade Mountains. Boating and water skiing are especially good at this lake. Ducks are raised at the reservoir every year and geese nest at the Lake.

: The climate in Oregon varies greatly by region. The coastal region and the regions west of the Cascade Range are generally temperate and wet. Temperatures in the western portion of the state rarely rise above 85 degrees F during the warmest months and rarely dip below freezing during the winter.

Location: Howard Prairie Lake is in the southwestern part of the state near the California boarder. It is located about 15 miles east of Ashland off Dead Indian Rd.

Contact Info: Howard Prairie LakeJackson County ParksWhite CityOR97501503-776-7001