Ana River
| Ana River | |
|---|---|
Ana River near Summer Lake, Oregon | |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Springs near and under Ana Reservoir |
| • coordinates | 42°59′51″N 120°45′30″W / 42.99749°N 120.75839°W |
| • elevation | 4,226 ft (1,288 m) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Summer Lake |
• coordinates | 42°54′12″N 120°46′04″W / 42.90333°N 120.76778°W |
• elevation | 4,150 ft (1,260 m) |
| Length | 7 mi (11 km) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 90 cu ft/s (2.5 m3/s) |
The Ana River is a short spring-fed river in south-central Oregon. It is on the northwestern edge of the Great Basin drainage. It flows 7 miles (11 km) from springs at the foot of Winter Ridge through high desert, range, and wetlands before emptying into Summer Lake. For most of its course, the Ana River flows through the Summer Lake Wildlife Area, which is maintained by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. The river provides habitat for many mammal and bird species, as well as several fish species, including the rare Summer Lake Tui chub. The largest hybrid striped bass ever caught in Oregon was taken from Ana Reservoir in 2009.