Malheur Lake Hunt Access

Boat Use and Hunt Area Access

During hunting season, hunters may use nonmotorized or electric boats on Malheur Lake.

North Malheur Lake Hunt Area

Access to the North Malheur Lake Hunt Area is available from Rue-Red Road near the hunt unit or from the designated parking area at the Narrows on Highway 205. Hunters may also access the area from the North Malheur Lake Hunt access on Highway 78 between mileposts 20 and 21. Neither access site has a boat launch.

South Malheur Lake Hunt Area

Access to the South Malheur Lake Hunt Area is available from the designated parking area at the Narrows on Highway 205. Hunters may also reach the area on foot or by bicycle along the one-mile stretch of the north bank of the Blitzen River, from Sodhouse Lane downstream to the Boat Landing Road bridge.

Prohibited Activities

• Camping
• Campfires
• Collecting natural objects such as plants, animals, minerals, antlers, and objects of antiquity (including cultural resources)
• Ice fishing
• Overnight parking
• Swimming