Bibby Pond, Oregon: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Bibby Pond lies in Sherman County, in Oregon. Elevation runs to 2,280 feet. Surface area runs to about 10 acres — small enough to read in one session. The nearest town is The Dalles, 32 miles away. It is 81 miles to Gresham, the nearest city. Also worth knowing: Buether Reservoir about 4.3 miles, Gray Reservoir (17 miles), Big Lake about 22 miles, Rotten Lake (22 miles) and Pine Hollow Reservoir about 24 miles. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Bibby Pond

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Survey and observation records for Sherman County include largemouth bass. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. The shape of Bibby Pond decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August to average close to 67°F, with January the cold end at about 32°F. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Bibby Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Buether Reservoir, 4.3 miles away. For Bibby Pond in particular, ask before you travel.