The Sheephead Reservoir can be found on the Three Fingers Rock USGS quad topo map. Sheephead Reservoir is a reservoir in Malheur County in the state of Oregon. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this reservoir are 43.4874, -117.2288 and the altitude is 4160 feet (1268 meters). Anyone interested in fishing Sheephead Reservoir should consult with local guides and resources before heading out to fish. Anglers who have fished Sheephead Reservoir are invited to submit reviews of the lake. Tell us when you went, what you caught, how the experience ranked overall. Thanks for your reviews, they help to make Fishing Works the best website for anglers.
Feature Type: Reservoir
Latitude: 43.4874
Longitude: -117.2288
Elevation: 4160 ft (1268 m)
Locator Map - Sheephead Reservoir
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Local Weather
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Wednesday:
High: 68°F - Low: 51°F
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Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Breezy. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
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Thursday:
High: 74°F - Low: 54°F
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Mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
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Friday:
High: 75°F - Low: 55°F
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Mostly sunny. Highs 83 to 88. Light winds.
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Saturday:
High: 72°F - Low: 49°F
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Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers in the morning. Highs 76 to 81.
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Sunday:
High: 62°F - Low: 45°F
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Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 54. Highs 70 to 80. Breezy.
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Monday:
High: 65°F - Low: 44°F
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Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 71 to 76.
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Tuesday:
High: 60°F - Low: --°F
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Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 30 percent. Lows 47 to 52. Highs 66 to 76.
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Nearby Trails
Honeycombs Loop (Backpacking) (Distance: 2.5 mi)
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From the guidebook "Backpacking Oregon"
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Jordan Valley, OR - Hiking - length:17 mi
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Leslie Gulch (Distance: 8.8 mi)
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From the guidebook "Mountain Bike! Oregon"
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Boise, Idaho, OR - Mountain Biking - length:12 mi
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Owyhee River (Distance: 10.7 mi)
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From the guidebook "Fly Fishing Central & Southeastern Oregon"
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Adrian, OR - Fly-Fishing - length:unknown
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Pine Creek: Upper Forks to Below Oxbow Dam (Distance: 12.0 mi)
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From the guidebook "Paddling Oregon"
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Richland, OR - Whitewater Paddling - length:12 mi
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Echo Rock Hot Spring (Distance: 12.4 mi)
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From the guidebook "Hiking Hot Springs in the Pacific Northwest"
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Jordan Valley, OR - Hot Springs - length:10 mi
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Nearby Hotels
No Hotels found nearby
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