Fishing at Mayfield Pond, Deschutes County, Oregon

• Overview

  Mayfield Pond lies in Deschutes County, Oregon. The country round it is open dry country from end to end. At 6 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. The nearest town is Bend, 9.4 miles away. It is 98 miles to Eugene, the nearest city. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Mayfield Pond

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Species logged across Deschutes County include rainbow trout, brook trout, mountain whitefish and brown trout. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. The near bank of Mayfield Pond is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 31°F in December to roughly 65°F in July. Some winters cap it and some do not. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Mayfield Pond. Autumn feeding runs harder as the light drops away.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. For a change of water, Reynolds Pond is 6 miles distant. Nothing on Mayfield Pond should be assumed from this page alone.