Where is North Fork Reservoir?

North Fork Reservoir is a lake in Clackamas County, Oregon. Its water-quality measurements are published by Oregon DEQ and shown on this page as reported.

Are there boat ramps on North Fork Reservoir?

North Fork Reservoir has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include North Fork Reservoir. Public access is listed as yes.

Can I fish at North Fork Reservoir?

North Fork Reservoir has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Oregon's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.

North Fork Reservoir

Clackamas County, Oregon218 acresView map Directions

No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Oregon DEQ for this lake.

Area

218 acres

Surface area

Shoreline

4.5 mi

Measured length

Impaired · Algal growth
Public access

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North Fork Reservoir in Clackamas County, Oregon has water-quality measurements published by Oregon DEQ, shown here as reported. Surface area: 218 acres.

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North Fork Reservoir is a 218-acre lake in Clackamas County, Oregon. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Oregon DEQ. Methodology: how these readings are compared.

What North Fork Reservoir is good for

From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.

Boat launch1 documented ramp

Swimming conditions

No reading

Recreation use not supported

Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. North Fork Reservoir is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for algal growth. Check local advisories before you swim.

Whether North Fork Reservoir is safe to swim in today is a call for the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.

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Water quality measurements for North Fork Reservoir

These are the measurements Oregon DEQ publishes for North Fork Reservoir, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.

No clarity data. TSI undefined.

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Lake Details

Surface area

218 acres

Shoreline

4.5 mi

Public access

Yes

Listed by Oregon DEQ

No bathymetric survey has been published for North Fork Reservoir, so its depth is not documented here.

Recreation & Access

Boat Landings

Yes

Public Access

North Fork ReservoirPublic

Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps

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Fishing North Fork Reservoir

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EPA Impairment Status

North Fork Reservoir is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).

Causes of impairment

Algal growth

Designated uses not supporting: Drinking water, Fish consumption, Recreation, Other.

A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.

Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit OR_LK_1709001104_02_100847 · Official waterbody report

Nearby Lakes in Clackamas County

North Fork Reservoir2.3 miView →Faraday Lake3.1 miView →Estacada Lake5.7 miView →Mompano Reservoir13.1 miView →Deardorff Reservoir21.3 miView →Timothy LakeOligotrophic—View →

Frequently asked questions about North Fork Reservoir

Where is North Fork Reservoir?: North Fork Reservoir is a lake in Clackamas County, Oregon. Its water-quality measurements are published by Oregon DEQ and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of North Fork Reservoir?: North Fork Reservoir in Clackamas County, Oregon has water-quality measurements published by Oregon DEQ, shown here as reported. Surface area: 218 acres.
Is North Fork Reservoir safe to swim in?: Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. North Fork Reservoir is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for algal growth. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on North Fork Reservoir?: North Fork Reservoir has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include North Fork Reservoir. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at North Fork Reservoir?: North Fork Reservoir has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Oregon's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.