Fishing at Turner Creek Reservoir, Washington County, Oregon

• Overview

  The Washington County end of Oregon holds Turner Creek Reservoir. The sea is 27 miles distant. The water measures roughly 6 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. The nearest town is Yamhill, 9.6 miles away. It is 18 miles to Hillsboro, the nearest city. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Turner Creek Reservoir

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Across Washington County, recorded fish include common carp, yellow perch, brown bullhead and largemouth bass. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Take Turner Creek Reservoir a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 37°F to 59°F. In milder years the surface never sets. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Plan around that when you fish Turner Creek Reservoir. Barometric swings often matter more than the calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Hillsboro Reservoir, 2.6 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Nothing here settles the position at Turner Creek Reservoir for certain.