Agency Lake (Oregon) facts for kids
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Dock on East shore of Agency Lake. Mount McLoughlin in the far left.
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 Agency Lake
Location in Oregon
Agency Lake
Location in the United States
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| Location | Klamath County, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 42°31′56″N 121°57′54″W / 42.53222°N 121.96500°W |
| Primary inflows | Wood River |
| Primary outflows | Upper Klamath Lake |
| Catchment area | 244 sq mi (630 km2) |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 9,298 acres (3,763 ha) |
| Average depth | 3 ft (0.91 m) |
| Max. depth | 7 ft (2.1 m) |
| Water volume | 28,172 acre⋅ft (34,750 dam3) |
| Residence time | 2 months |
| Shore length1 | 25.7 mi (41.4 km) |
| Surface elevation | 4,144 feet (1,263 m) |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Agency Lake is a natural lake in Klamath County, Oregon. It's west of a town called Chiloquin. Imagine it as the northern "arm" of a bigger lake, Upper Klamath Lake. A narrow channel connects the two lakes.
The main river flowing into Agency Lake is the Wood River. Water then flows out of Agency Lake into Upper Klamath Lake. The lake is quite large, covering about 9,000 acres (36 km2). It's also very shallow, which means it can get quite windy.
You can find Modoc Point Road along the east side of the lake. The Agency Lake Resort is also located on this eastern shore.
Nature's Comeback: Wetland Restoration
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is working to bring back nature around Agency Lake. Since 1997, they have been restoring about 3,000 acres (12 km2) of wetlands. These wetlands are near where the Wood River flows into the lake.
In the 1960s and 70s, water was taken from these wetlands to create farmland. This damaged the natural areas. The BLM's plan includes adding walking trails and picnic areas for everyone to enjoy.
Animals and Plants: Who Lives Here?
Agency Lake is home to many different creatures. The most common fish you'll find are trout, especially a type called Great Basin redband trout. If you love birdwatching, you're in luck! More than 50 kinds of birds live on or near the lake.
Fun on the Water: Recreation at Agency Lake
Agency Lake is a great place for outdoor activities. Fishing is a very popular pastime here. There are six boat ramps around the lake, making it easy to launch your boat.
The Agency Lake Resort, on the eastern shore, offers a lot for visitors. It has a campground with 40 campsites, a marina for boats, another boat ramp, and even a convenience store.
You can also reach Agency Lake by boat or canoe. There's a special route through the marshes that starts near Malone Springs.
