Fish Lake

Fish Lake is a reservoir located 4,639 feet (1,414 m) above sea level in Jackson County, Oregon, United States. It is 35 miles (56 km) northeast of Medford. Originally a natural lake, it was enlarged by the 50-foot (15 m) tall Fish Lake Dam, which impounds the north fork of Little Butte Creek, in the Rogue River watershed.

Fish Lake is located between two volcanoes: Mount McLoughlin to the north and Brown Mountain to the south. Two thousand year-old andesite lava flows erupted from Brown Mountain surround Fish Lake's southern shore.

Statistics
Fish Lake has an average surface area of 483 acres (1,950,000 m2), an average volume of 7,836 acre feet (9,666,000 m3), and a 20-square-mile (52 km2) drainage basin. It has an average depth of 18 feet (5.5 m), and a maximum depth of 31 feet (9.4 m). Fish Lake Dam stands 50 feet (15 m) tall and 960 feet (290 m) long.

Fauna
Rainbow trout and brook trout are common in the lake. Osprey and eagles have been spotted in the area.

Recreation
The Pacific Crest Trail passes by Fish Lake's eastern shore. Three campgrounds are located around the lake. Popular activities include fishing, swimming, and boating.

Surface Area : 483 acres (1,950,000 m2)
Average Ddepth : 18 feet (5.5 m)
Max. Depth : 31 feet (9.4 m)
Water Volume : 7,836 acre feet (9,666,000 m3)
Surface Elevation : 4,639 feet (1,414 m)