Briscoe Reservoir near Beavercreek: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  This water sits in Clackamas County, Oregon. Beyond the shoreline you have dry hill. The water measures roughly 3 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. 4.5 miles away sits Beavercreek, the nearest town. It is 11 miles to Gresham, the nearest city. There is no boundary nearby to worry about. The surroundings are ordinary; the fishing is the reason to come.

• Where to Fish on Briscoe Reservoir

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Records held for Clackamas County cover Coho salmon, rainbow trout and Chinook salmon. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Anyone new to Briscoe Reservoir should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give August about 67°F and January about 40°F. Cold never closes this one. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. The season on Briscoe Reservoir follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. If the gate is shut, Mompano Reservoir at 2.3 miles is the nearest alternative. Signs at Briscoe Reservoir carry more weight than any list.