Oregon /
Ochoco Reservoir
Reservoir in Oregon · 863 acres · near Prineville
Ochoco Reservoir has 1 boat ramp listed as public.
Oregon Health Authority has a harmful algae precaution for this water (June 18, 2026). Precaution issued due to low level detection of microcystin. Avoid contact with discoloured water or scum, and keep pets and children out of it.
Oregon Health Authority · checked October 18, 2026
Harmful algal blooms reported on this water (state reports compiled by U.S. EPA): 2026.
state reports compiled by U.S. EPA · checked October 18, 2026
Boating rules
- SNW within 200 feet of the shore line and no towed watersports · 1 zone on Ochoco Reservoir rule
- SNW within the cove located to the west of Ochoco County Park · 1 zone on Ochoco Reservoir rule
From the boating rules map of Oregon State Marine Board (rules zones joined to our waters and launches; not endorsed by OSMB), read October 18, 2026. A map of rules is a guide: the regulation's text and the posted signs govern.
Launches
- Ochoco Reservoir County Park · Boat ramp · near Prineville · free
Community
Where people who fish, boat and paddle Ochoco Reservoir talk about it. Lake associations, clubs and local groups will be added as we find them.