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Information on Big Lava Lake:
Lava Lake was formed as a result of lava flows creating a dam along its east shoreline. Lava Lake is relatively old as evidenced by the extrusive vegetation occurring in the shallow areas. Rushes, waterlilies and other emergent plants are especially evident on the west and northern perimeter. Another indication of the lake�s aging is the 4 to 5 feet deep layer of muck located on the lake bottom as reported by divers. Subsurface springs provide the primary inflow to Lava Lake. The springs are located in the northeast corner of the lake at a depth of 20 to 30 feet. Water temperatures from the inflow vary between 45� to 60� F. There are no permanent surface streams entering the lake, however, intermittent seeps do enter the lake from Wire Meadow. Lava Lake connects with Little Lava Lake only occasionally during periods of spring high water. The outlet channel is located in the southeast corner of the lake. Water level fluctuates an average of approximately 2.5 feet annually with maximum pool occurring in late summer. Timing of the peak pool level is consistent with flow levels typical of springs in the area. Fish species indigenous to Lava Lake were bull trout, redband trout and whitefish. The current fish population is composed of introduced brook and rainbow trout, whitefish, and illegally introduced tui chub.
Directions
to Big Lava Lake:
Lava Lake is 15 miles south of Bend off of Forest Service Road 46 (Cascade Lakes Highway).
Recommeded Vehichle: Lava Lake Campground and the Resort
Fishing at Big Lava Lake
Species of fish in Big Lava Lake: Rainbow Trout:Brook Trout:Tui Chub
Popular Fishing Types: Floating Devices:Trolling
It is your responsibilty to know local fishing regulations (See below)
Big Lava Lake Facts:
Depth of Big Lava Lake: 30 feet
Size of Big Lava Lake: 350 acres
Big Lava Lake is a Natural Lake
The elevation of Big Lava Lake is 4790 feet
Visiting Info for Big Lava Lake
Local Campgrounds near Big Lava Lake are: Lava Lake Campground
For more information on
Big Lava Lake contact:
National Forest or Park:
Crooked River National Grassland
Address: 813 S.W. Hwy, 97
City: Madras Zip: 97741
Rules and Regulations for Big Lava Lake. These
may not always be up to date so make sure you double check
before recreating or fishing at Big Lava Lake.
Bait/Lure Fishing Methods : Cheese, power bait, flat fish, flashers, spinners, and green lures
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