Stimson Millpond Fishing Guide, Washington County, Oregon

• Overview

  Oregon holds Stimson Millpond, in Washington County. Country round the bank runs to dry hill. With some 46 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Few waters listed in Washington County are bigger. 5.4 miles away sits Forest Grove, the nearest town. Beyond it, Cornelius at 7.3 miles and Yamhill at 8.5 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Stimson Millpond

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Across Washington County, recorded fish include common carp, yellow perch and brown bullhead. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. At Stimson Millpond the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 64°F in August and bottoms out near 39°F in December. The hard part of the year is the heat, not the cold. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Time your trip to Stimson Millpond by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Should this one be busy, Muskrat Pond is 1.3 miles off. Ask locally about Stimson Millpond if anything is unclear.