Stadeli Reservoir Fishing near Silverton, Oregon

• Overview

  Stadeli Reservoir is one of the Marion County listings for Oregon. It lies 220 feet above sea level. It covers about 8 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. You are 1.6 miles from Silverton. Mount Angel is 5.3 miles away, with Hayesville at 8.5 miles. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Stadeli Reservoir

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Fish documented in Marion County include bluegill, largemouth bass and largescale sucker. The county list is broader than any single water. On Stadeli Reservoir a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 39°F in December and 66°F in August. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Plan any trip to Stadeli Reservoir around it. Water temperature lags the air by a week or so.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Expect 0.9 miles away in from where the car goes. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Pettit Reservoir, 0.6 miles away. Where Stadeli Reservoir is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.