Fishing Canterbury Reservoir in Lake County, Oregon

• Overview

  Canterbury Reservoir is one of the Lake County waters in Oregon. Sage and rock runs right down to the water. The water measures roughly 17 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Lakeview sits 43 miles from here and is the nearest stop. For a city, Boise is 192 miles off. There is no boundary nearby to worry about. There is enough here to keep coming back.

• Where to Fish on Canterbury Reservoir

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Reported across Lake County: rainbow trout, Sacramento sucker, warner sucker, brown bullhead and largemouth bass. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. On Canterbury Reservoir the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 67°F at the top of summer and 31°F at the bottom of winter. Conditions shift steadily rather than sharply. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Canterbury Reservoir runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Public mapping marks it as seasonal water rather than permanent. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. The nearest alternative is Turpin Lake, 2.6 miles out. Confirm access to Canterbury Reservoir locally before you travel.