Lower Empire Lake
As of Nov 6, 2026, ODFW has 5 weeks of trout stocking still ahead on its schedule for Lower Empire Lake, 5,650 fish in all. The next scheduled week is Mar 15 – Mar 19, 2027. This is the agency’s schedule, which can change; it does not confirm that fish were released. ODFW lists it as “Empire Lk, Lwr”.
ODFW data pulled .
Lower Empire Lake in numbers
- trout scheduled from Nov 6, 2026 on
- 5,650
- weeks scheduled in 2027
- 5
- trout scheduled in 2025
- 5,650
The schedule, week by week
ODFW counts fish by category: legal-size trout (catchable, at least 8 inches under Oregon rules), trophy trout, broodstock and fingerlings. Past weeks show what was on the schedule, not a confirmed release.
| Week | Trophy | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15 – Mar 19, 2027 | 400 | 400 |
| Mar 29 – Apr 2, 2027 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Apr 5 – Apr 9, 2027 | 250 | 250 |
| Apr 12 – Apr 16, 2027 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Apr 26 – Apr 30, 2027 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Week | Trophy | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16 – Mar 20, 2026 | 400 | 400 |
| Mar 30 – Apr 3, 2026 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Apr 6 – Apr 10, 2026 | 250 | 250 |
| Apr 13 – Apr 17, 2026 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Apr 27 – May 1, 2026 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Week | Trophy | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 17 – Mar 21, 2025 | 400 | 400 |
| Mar 31 – Apr 4, 2025 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Apr 7 – Apr 11, 2025 | 250 | 250 |
| Apr 14 – Apr 18, 2025 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Apr 28 – May 2, 2025 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Week | Trophy | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 18 – Mar 22, 2024 | 400 | 400 |
| Apr 1 – Apr 5, 2024 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Apr 8 – Apr 12, 2024 | 250 | 250 |
| Apr 15 – Apr 19, 2024 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Apr 29 – May 3, 2024 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
Trout scheduled each year
2027 is outlined because the agency may still add weeks. Years are counted by the first day of each scheduled week.
Map point 43.3957, -124.2611: the USGS Geographic Names Information System point for this reservoir (feature 1159135). It marks the water, not a parking lot or a boat launch.
Closest waters on this site
Straight-line distance between USGS map points, not driving distance.
Also in Southwest Zone: Rogue River above Lost Creek, Upper Empire Lake, Fish Lake, Bradley Lake, Powers Pond, Lost Creek Reservoir, Garrison Lake, Selmac Lake.
Source: ODFW trout stocking schedule, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Pulled . Check the agency and the current fishing rules before you go.
Near Lower Empire Lake
Boat access, bait shops, rentals and places to stay within 10 miles. Distances are straight lines from the map point of the water, not driving distance.
Bait and tackle
1 listed- Bite's On Bait & Tacklesporting goods store · Coos Bay0.7 mi
Boats, kayaks and marinas
nearest 3- Coos Bay Boardwalkmarina · Coos Bay3.1 mi
- Oregon International Port Of Coos Baymarina · Coos Bay4.8 mi
- Charleston Shipyardmarina · Charleston5.0 mi
Fishing guides and charters
nearest 2- Betty Kay Chartersfishing charter · Coos Bay4.8 mi
- Pacific Charter Servicesfishing charter · Coos Bay5.0 mi
Campgrounds and RV parks
nearest 3- Kelley's RV ParkRV park · Coos Bay1.2 mi
- Luv 2 Camp RV Trailer Rentalscampground · North Bend1.2 mi
- Alder Acres RV Park & Secure Vehicle StorageRV park · Coos Bay1.3 mi
Lodging
nearest 3- The Old Tower House Bed & Breakfasthotel · Coos Bay0.8 mi
- Quality Inn & Suites at Coos Bayresort · North Bend1.6 mi
- Comfort Inn North Bendhotel · North Bend1.6 mi
Businesses: Overture Maps Foundation open places data (release 2026-10-21.0, pulled 2026-11-06), from the businesses’ public listings. We have not visited them and do not rank them. Hours and services change, so call ahead.