Fishing Schmadeke Reservoir in Washington County, Oregon

• Overview

  Set in Washington County, Oregon, this is Schmadeke Reservoir. The surface lies 623 feet up. At 5 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Nearest place of any size is Banks, 4.7 miles away. North Plains is 10 miles away, with Forest Grove at 11 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Schmadeke Reservoir

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Across Washington County, recorded fish include common carp, yellow perch and brown bullhead. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Treat Schmadeke Reservoir as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year August sits at 64°F and December at 38°F. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Schmadeke Reservoir. Cool nights slow the mornings but sharpen the evenings.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Parking is not close: 0.9 miles from the bank, and no nearer option is mapped. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Hofer Pond, 2.2 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the current arrangement for Schmadeke Reservoir.