Oregon /
McKay Reservoir
Reservoir in Oregon · 796 acres · near Pendleton
McKay Reservoir has 2 boat ramps listed as public.
Algal bloom precaution
Oregon Health Authority has a harmful algae precaution for this water (May 15, 2026). Precaution issued due to visible bloom (see image below) Avoid contact with discoloured water or scum, and keep pets and children out of it.
Oregon Health Authority · checked October 18, 2026
Past algal blooms
Harmful algal blooms reported on this water (state reports compiled by U.S. EPA): 2024 and 2026.
state reports compiled by U.S. EPA · checked October 18, 2026
Launches
- McKay Creek North · Boat ramp · near Pendleton · free
- McKay Creek South · Boat ramp · near Pendleton · free
Community
Where people who fish, boat and paddle McKay Reservoir talk about it. Lake associations, clubs and local groups will be added as we find them.