App Section

Check which species have trophy potential in Painted Hills Reservoir

Fishbrain
Have you been fishing here?

Log your catch and check out other catches from the community in the Fishbrain app.

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

General info

Painted Hills Reservoir is a lake located in Wheeler County, Oregon, United States.

Location

44°39′59.1″N 120°16′52.8″W
Directions

Fishing regulations at Painted Hills Reservoir, OR

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Oregon can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

License Icon
Local laws and licenses

Oregon fishing license

Get license

Cities nearby

Spray

26.5 miles away

Ochoco West

36.4 miles away

Prineville

38.2 miles away

Madras

42.2 miles away

Prineville Lake Acres

42.6 miles away

Metolius

44.3 miles away

Culver

46.8 miles away

Terrebonne

49.3 miles away

Warm Springs

50.0 miles away

Maupin

52.8 miles away

Heppner

59.3 miles away

Moro

60.6 miles away

Ione

62.0 miles away

Wasco

67.1 miles away

Arlington

73.0 miles away

Roosevelt

74.8 miles away

Boardman

85.8 miles away

Pilot Rock

91.0 miles away

Echo

91.3 miles away

Irrigon

93.3 miles away

Hermiston

94.0 miles away

McKay

96.6 miles away

Pendleton

99.6 miles away

Tutuilla

100.9 miles away

Anything missing or inaccurate?

Suggest changes to improve what we show.

Suggest changes

FAQ about Painted Hills Reservoir fishing

Painted Hills Reservoir is a lake located in Wheeler County, Oregon, United States. Its coordinates are:
44°39′59.1″N 120°16′52.8″W
.
Find the best fishing spots on Painted Hills Reservoir by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
According to fishing regulations at Painted Hills Reservoir, some of the species in season this June include: Rainbow trout, Brown trout, Brook trout, Steelhead, and Lake char. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .

Fishing in Oregon requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination permits, available online or at licensed vendors.

In Oregon, no fishing license is required for anglers under 12. Residents 70 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

Get license
App Section
Download Fishbrain and fish smarter
Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. Get all the fishing intel you need to start catching more, and bigger, fish.

Free trial available

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...