[2] Located in far Eastern Oregon near the Idaho border, the reservoir is Oregon's longest at 52 miles (84 km).

[3] The 13,900-acre (56 km2) lake is home to several species of fish, including crappie, rainbow trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, and brown bullhead.

[4] An artificial lake, it was created in 1932 with the completion of the Owyhee Dam.

[5] The lake supplies water for irrigation for 1,800 farms covering 118,000 acres of land in Eastern Oregon and Southwestern Idaho.

[6] Seasonal Lake Owyhee State Park is located on the northeast shore and includes a boat ramp.