Prineville Reservoir Wildlife Area, Wildlife area near Prineville, Oregon, US

Prineville Reservoir Wildlife Area is a wildlife area near Prineville, Oregon, administered by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. It borders Prineville Reservoir State Park. Bald eagles, golden eagles, mule deer and osprey are visible here, and the fish include largemouth bass, rainbow trout and smallmouth bass.

The area came under joint management by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and the United States Bureau of Reclamation in 1962. This partnership developed to protect and manage the natural resources surrounding the reservoir.

The area is managed by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and borders Prineville Reservoir State Park, so wildlife watching here is tied to a state-run reserve next door. Visitors look for bald eagles, golden eagles, osprey and mule deer, and anglers know the reservoir for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and rainbow trout.

The grounds are accessible for hiking and wildlife viewing, with camping available on the north shore. Vehicle use on many trails is restricted from November 15 to April 15 to protect animals during critical seasons.

The reservoir's fish are largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and rainbow trout, the three species named for the wildlife area; the current text's vague "bass" hides that both bass species occur. Anglers and wildlife watchers share the same water, with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife administering the area.