City of Portland Reservoir Number 6 Fishing near Lents, Oregon

• Overview

  Out in Multnomah County, Oregon, sits City of Portland Reservoir Number 6. It stands 308 feet above sea level. It covers about 11 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Lents is the closest town at 2.7 miles. Portland is 3.7 miles and Milwaukie 4.8 miles. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on City of Portland Reservoir Number 6

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Across Multnomah County, recorded fish include Chinook salmon, Coho salmon and rainbow trout. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. This water responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 40°F in December and 68°F in August. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Expect this water to follow that timing. A cold snap sets things back for several days.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Public mapping marks it as seasonal water rather than permanent. Parking within half a mile means no long carry with tackle. Mapping shows a picnic spot within half a mile. There is a toilet block some half a mile out. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Reed Lake at 2.5 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position on this water before loading the car.