Fishing at Pearson Reservoir, Washington County, Oregon

• Overview

  Pearson Reservoir belongs to Washington County, Oregon. It stands 525 feet above sea level. The whole thing is a single swim; walk it in a minute. Most waters listed here for Washington County are larger. The nearest town is Cornelius, 6 miles away. Then Hillsboro, 6.3 miles, and Forest Grove, 7.1 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Pearson Reservoir

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Public occurrence data for Washington County names common carp, yellow perch and brown bullhead. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. At Pearson Reservoir light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between December at about 39°F and August at about 65°F, the water has a wide range to work through. No part of the year shuts this water. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Plan any trip to Pearson Reservoir around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. If the gate is shut, Dober Reservoir at 1.7 miles is the nearest alternative. None of that is settled for Pearson Reservoir in what we hold.