Tarheel Reservoir near Barview: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Tarheel Reservoir is set in Coos County, Oregon. The setting is farm and woodlot. At roughly 16 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Ground here is low by Oregon standards. Supplies mean a trip to Barview, 0.7 miles off. Coos Bay lies 4.2 miles off, Bunker Hill another 4.8 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Tarheel Reservoir

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Species logged across Coos County include Coho salmon, largemouth bass, rainbow trout and brown bullhead. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. At Tarheel Reservoir light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put August at about 60°F and December near 46°F. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Tarheel Reservoir runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Failing this one, try Fourth Creek Reservoir, 0.4 miles away. For Tarheel Reservoir in particular, ask before you travel.