Schumacher Reservoir, Oregon: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Schumacher Reservoir lies in Marion County, Oregon. The surroundings are oak and grass. Small enough that any disturbance crosses the whole surface. Most waters listed here for Marion County are larger. The town to know is Sublimity, 1 mile out. Further out sit Stayton (3 miles) and Aumsville (4.2 miles). The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Schumacher Reservoir

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Marion County records list bluegill, largemouth bass, largescale sucker and rainbow trout among the fish reported. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Schumacher Reservoir the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August to average close to 66°F, with December the cold end at about 39°F. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Plan around that when you fish Schumacher Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Should this one be busy, Young Lake is 3.6 miles off. Check the position on Schumacher Reservoir before loading the car.