Oregon’s 4,819 lakes are largely in good ecological condition, especially when compared with those elsewhere in the nation, a new report from the state Department of Environmental Quality concludes.

Take a dip in Oregon at the five cleanest lakes the state has to offer, where you can fish, kayak, hike, boat, or dive, with ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Two remarkably clear and internationally known bodies of water in Oregon – Crater Lake and Waldo Lake – now have additional state protections, after action taken Thursday by ...

There's a reason why America's most well-known national parks are so beloved. And this lake is all the reason you need to visit the park it calls home.

If you’ve ever been frustrated by the number of anglers at your local fishing hole, there’s good news: Oregon is home to hundreds of backcountry lakes stocked with trout just waiting to be caught. All ...

Oregon is home to over 1,400 named lakes, but this one is hard to beat for its stunning views, outdoor recreation opportunities, and cozy campgrounds.

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality today released the 2017 Survey of Oregon Lakes, a statewide evaluation of the ecological condition of lakes and reservoirs from samples collected in 2017 ...

More than 350,000 fingerling trout are splashing down this week in hundreds of high mountain lakes across the Cascade Range, from Mt. Hood to Klamath Falls. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife ...

Detroit Lake has been in the spotlight this month for all the wrong reasons. Health officials say toxic algae that formed in the reservoir flowed downstream in the North Santiam River and fouled Salem ...

Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort is Oregon's best place to play in the snow, according to a reader poll that closed Sunday night. The eastern Oregon resort between Baker City and La Grande commanded 57 ...