Fishing Miller Reservoir in Wasco County, Oregon

• Overview

  Miller Reservoir lies in Wasco County, Oregon. The bank is 2,241 feet above sea level. Warm Springs sits 27 miles from the bank. The Dalles is 32 miles and Mount Hood Village 33 miles. Nearby alternatives: Rock Creek Reservoir 5 miles away, Pine Hollow Reservoir sits 7.8 miles out, Red Lake 10 miles away, Gray Reservoir sits 11 miles out and Little Boulder Lake 11 miles away. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Miller Reservoir

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Survey and observation records for Wasco County include largemouth bass, bluegill and black crappie. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Fish Miller Reservoir to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 32°F in January to roughly 65°F in August. Neither winter nor summer shuts things down for long. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Expect Miller Reservoir to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Rock Creek Reservoir sits 5 miles off and takes the overflow. Ask locally about Miller Reservoir if anything is unclear.