Fishing at Short Creek Reservoir, Malheur County, Oregon

• Overview

  Out in Malheur County, Oregon, sits Short Creek Reservoir. The ground around here is sage and rock. Marsing is the closest town at 63 miles. Homedale is 66 miles and Nampa 68 miles. Neighbouring water: Upper Dry Lake Number 1 1.2 miles away, 1.9 miles away is Upper Dry Lake Number 2, Slipper Reservoir 2.3 miles away, 2.7 miles away is Indian Canyon Reservoir and Rock Creek Reservoir 2.9 miles away. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Short Creek 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. Records held for Malheur County cover rainbow trout, smallmouth bass and common carp. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. The shape of Short Creek Reservoir rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical August readings run about 69°F; by January the average is down near 28°F. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. The season on Short Creek Reservoir follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Public mapping marks it as seasonal water rather than permanent. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Upper Dry Lake Number 1 at 1.2 miles is the nearest alternative. Ask locally about Short Creek Reservoir if anything is unclear.