Fishing Little Hyatt Reservoir in Jackson County, Oregon

• Overview

  Little Hyatt Reservoir lies in Jackson County, in Oregon. Land around it is mixed woodland. About 10 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Ashland sits 12 miles from here and is the nearest stop. The big place round here is Eugene, 134 miles distant. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end. It sits far enough from the road to feel away from things.

• Where to Fish on Little Hyatt Reservoir

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. County-wide records name rainbow trout, black crappie and largemouth bass. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. At Little Hyatt Reservoir the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give August about 62°F and December about 32°F. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Expect Little Hyatt Reservoir to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Mapping shows parking within half a mile. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. The nearest alternative is Keene Creek Reservoir, 2.1 miles out. Where Little Hyatt Reservoir is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.