Ana Reservoir

Ana Reservoir offers a convenient public boat launch for paddlers and boaters accessing this 61-acre reservoir on the Ana River in Summer Lake, Lake County, Oregon. The developed ramp provides good access to the water, making it ideal for kayakers and canoeists looking to explore the reservoir and the scenic Ana River system. The area is well-positioned for a variety of water-based recreation in Oregon's remote Great Basin region.

The Ana River below the reservoir flows through the Summer Lake Wildlife Area, an 18,941-acre refuge managed by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. In addition to paddling, this location supports fishing (wipers are best from late spring through early fall; trout in spring and autumn), wildlife viewing, and birdwatching. The wildlife area itself offers a canoe launch, parking, restrooms, picnic areas, nature trails, and interpretive signage, making it a full-service destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

For boaters planning extended trips, note that hybrid bass and trout habitat is generally limited to the first four miles of river downstream from the reservoir to River Ranch Campground. The wildlife area is open year-round, and bank access is available for those without watercraft, though boats provide the best coverage of the water system.