Township Reservoir in Crook County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  You will find Township Reservoir in Crook County, Oregon. It stands 3,888 feet above sea level. On water this small, stealth matters more than range. On size it sits at the modest end of our Crook County list. Start from Prineville, 30 miles down the road. Then Redmond, 46 miles, and Terrebonne, 48 miles. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Township Reservoir

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Crook County records list rainbow trout, bridgelip sucker, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass among the fish reported. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Township Reservoir repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 65°F for July and 29°F for January. Fishing continues through most of the calendar, with quiet spells rather than closures. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Township Reservoir runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Failing this one, try Mainline Reservoir Number 2, 3.5 miles away. Check the position on Township Reservoir before loading the car.