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McDowell Butte Reservoir
McDowell Butte Reservoir is a reservoir in Malheur County, Oregon. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Oregon's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Partly cloudy
100°
74°
20 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
100°
72°
21 mph
0%
Sun
Partly cloudy
91°
57°
19 mph
0%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- McCarthy Ridge Reservoir1.5 mi
- Vane Ranch Reservoir3.0 mi
- Dry Gulch Reservoir (historical)5.6 mi
- Benson Reservoir5.3 mi
- Love Reservoir5.0 mi
- Pine Tree Ridge Creek5.2 mi
- Benson Creek5.9 mi
- Tub Mountain Reservoir6.8 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official OR regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
McDowell Butte Reservoir fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish McDowell Butte Reservoir?+
Yes — Oregon requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is McDowell Butte Reservoir?+
McDowell Butte Reservoir is a reservoir in Malheur County, Oregon. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.