Reams Reservoir Fishing Guide, Crook County, Oregon

• Overview

  Look for Reams Reservoir in Crook County, Oregon. It lies 4,459 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 11 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Prineville at 30 miles is the nearest place to stop. Eugene is the closest city, 137 miles away. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple. The character changes with the season more than with the year.

• Where to Fish on Reams Reservoir

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Crook County records list rainbow trout, bridgelip sucker, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass among the fish reported. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. At Reams Reservoir light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put August at about 61°F and January near 27°F. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Reams Reservoir fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Overnight stays are possible half a mile away. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Should this one be busy, Miller Lake is 0.6 miles off. Treat Reams Reservoir as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.