When is Dexter Reservoir stocked next?

The agency has a stocking scheduled for Feb 22 to 26, 2027. Planned dates can shift with weather and water conditions.

How often is Dexter Reservoir stocked?

Across all years on record, most stockings come in March and October.

Is Dexter Reservoir stocked often?

The second most stocked of 10 waters in Lane County. Stocked more often than 82% of Oregon waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

How warm is the water near Dexter Reservoir?

The nearest USGS gage read 56°F on Nov 9. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Dexter Reservoir trout stocking

Lane County, Oregon · lake · about 700 ft elevation

Dexter Reservoir has stockings planned from Feb 22, 2027. We have 1 stocking on record since Oct 5, 2026. 6 more are on the agency's schedule. Most stockings come in March and October.

Last stocked

No record yet

Next planned

Feb 22, 2027

agency schedule

Last 12 months

0 stockings

Water temperature

56°F

Ideal for trout

The second most stocked of 10 waters in Lane County.
Stocked more often than 82% of Oregon waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: MF WILLAMETTE R BLW LOOKOUT POINT DAM NR LOWELL OR (3 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature: 56°F

Ideal for trout. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 56 °F on Nov 8. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Dexter Reservoir

Today
56°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Areas Of Fog
20% rain · wind 2 mph
Tonight
40°F
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain
16% rain · wind 3 mph
Monday
57°F
Light Rain Likely
75% rain · wind 3 to 7 mph
Monday Night
44°F
Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
75% rain · wind 7 mph
Tuesday
65°F
Partly Sunny
5% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Tuesday Night
41°F
Mostly Cloudy
1% rain · wind 0 to 6 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

When is Dexter Reservoir stocked?

Most stockings come in March and October.

By month, all years

Stockings of Dexter Reservoir by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
2027		1	3	1						1
2026										1

Stocking history

20270 stockings · 6 planned

Date	Species	Fish
Week of Oct 4Planned Oct 4 to Oct 8	Trout	5,060
Week of Apr 19Planned Apr 19 to Apr 23	Trout	3,000
Week of Mar 29Planned Mar 29 to Apr 2	Trout	3,000
Week of Mar 22Planned Mar 22 to Mar 26	Trout	3,000
Week of Mar 8Planned Mar 8 to Mar 12	Trout	3,000
Week of Feb 22Planned Feb 22 to Feb 26	Trout	2,500

20260 stockings · 1 planned

Date	Species	Fish	Water
Week of Oct 5Planned Oct 5 to Oct 9 · 5 weeks ago	Trout	5,060	64°F

Water: the daily high at the nearest USGS gage on the stocking day, where the gage has it.

From Oregon fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: Oregon fishing regulations.

Where is Dexter Reservoir?

Lane County, Oregon. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.

Directions Larger map Oregon fishing regulations

Questions about Dexter Reservoir

When is Dexter Reservoir stocked next?: The agency has a stocking scheduled for Feb 22 to 26, 2027. Planned dates can shift with weather and water conditions.
How often is Dexter Reservoir stocked?: Across all years on record, most stockings come in March and October.
Is Dexter Reservoir stocked often?: The second most stocked of 10 waters in Lane County. Stocked more often than 82% of Oregon waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
How warm is the water near Dexter Reservoir?: The nearest USGS gage read 56°F on Nov 9. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.