Grier Reservoir near Roseburg North: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Out in Douglas County, Oregon, sits Grier Reservoir. Height above sea level is 591 feet. About 4 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Nearest place of any size is Roseburg North, 13 miles away. Then Sutherlin, 14 miles, and Roseburg, 15 miles. Others worth noting: Fords Pond some 12 miles off, 12 miles away is Marsh Reservoir, Hubbard Pond some 12 miles off, 14 miles away is Park Lake and Sutherlin Log Pond some 14 miles off. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Grier Reservoir

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Across Douglas County, recorded fish include rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, tyee sucker and Coho salmon. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Grier Reservoir gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical August readings run about 65°F; by December the average is down near 41°F. Summer heat is the limit here, not winter cold. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Grier Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Fords Pond sits 12 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm before you fish Grier Reservoir.