Pole Creek Reservoir Fishing in Malheur County, Oregon

• Overview

  Pole Creek Reservoir lies in Malheur County, Oregon. The surroundings are rolling hill. The water covers some 70 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Around 1.3 miles of margin, front to back. It ranks high for size among our Malheur County listings. Nearest town is Vale, 24 miles off. The nearest city of size is Boise, 81 miles away. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Pole Creek Reservoir

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Fish documented in Malheur County include rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, common carp, flathead catfish and channel catfish. The county list is broader than any single water. Read Pole Creek Reservoir for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 71°F, the coldest about 26°F. Ice comes and goes from one year to the next. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. That is the shape of the year on Pole Creek Reservoir. A steady wind fishes better than a still, bright day.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. 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 water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Should this one be busy, Malheur Reservoir is 10 miles off. Nothing on Pole Creek Reservoir should be assumed from this page alone.