Krumbo Reservoir
- Tina McLain
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
A fishable reservoir in Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.
Lake Name: Krumbo Reservoir
Lake Coordinates: 42.95518, -118.80637
Lake Elevation: 4209'
Access: Drive up
Permits/Fees: None
Note: Popular fishing location, one of the few places in Malheur NWR to fish.
Location: Along Krumbo Reservoir Road in Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, Oregon, U.S.A.
Administration: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Date Accessed: May 22, 2026
We arrived at the reservoir mid-afternoon. We drove to the boat launch day-use area and explored around the boat launch dock, fishing platform, and along the shoreline a little bit. There were fishermen out in their boats. I fished for a bit with my grandparent. We saw some fish, but none were biting for us lol.
The reservoir is a reservoir, it was pretty enough, but definitely had a manmade kinda feel to it. We didn’t see many birds around while we were there. If I came back, I’d want to bring my kayak to explore the reservoir and fish.
Resources
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - "Boating for fishing and hunting are allowed year-round at Krumbo Reservoir aimed at providing successful trout and bass fishing for beginning, casual and local anglers, and hunting within limited areas for reasonable challenges and opportunities, and uncrowded conditions on Malheur Lake during the Malheur Lake hunt seasons."
Coordinates
Krumbo reservoir boat ramp parking area: 42.95094, -118.80707
Fishing platform: 42.95114, -118.80628
Parking area near dam: 42.95368, -118.81224
Krumbo Reservoir: 42.95518, -118.80637
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