Fishing Mayes Reservoir in Jackson County, Oregon

• Overview

  In Oregon, Mayes Reservoir falls inside Jackson County. It sits in pine and hardwood. It is pond-in-a-field scale, with the far bank a short lob away. Our Jackson County list holds plenty of bigger water. Supplies mean a trip to White City, 0.9 miles off. Eagle Point is 1.9 miles and Central Point 6.9 miles. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Mayes Reservoir

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Jackson County records list rainbow trout, black crappie, largemouth bass, brown bullhead and bluegill among the fish reported. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Anyone new to Mayes Reservoir should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 39°F to 72°F. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Plan around that when you fish Mayes Reservoir. The first warm days of the year bring fish shallow quickly.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Hoover Pond Number Two sits 2.1 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the position at Mayes Reservoir before loading the car.