Storey Creek near North Plains: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Storey Creek sits within Washington County in Oregon. It lies 164 feet above sea level. It lies lower than most water we list in Oregon. You are 2.7 miles from North Plains. After that come Hillsboro at 3.2 miles and Rockcreek at 4.2 miles. Within a short drive: Lind Reservoir after 3.7 miles, Mullerleile Pond some 3.9 miles off, Teufel Reservoir after 4 miles, Jackson Quarry Reservoir some 4 miles off and Herinckx Pond after 4.8 miles. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Storey Creek

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Where two currents meet, work the crease between them. Gravel runs and silted pools fish quite differently, so treat them apart. 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. On Storey Creek the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 40°F in December up to 67°F in August. Long warm spells define the calendar more than any cold. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. That shapes the year on Storey Creek. Weed growth peaks in late summer and changes where you can fish.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Lind Reservoir sits 3.7 miles off and takes the overflow. None of that is settled for Storey Creek in what we hold.