Walterville Reservoir Fishing in Lane County, Oregon

• Overview

  In Oregon, Walterville Reservoir falls inside Lane County. The bank gives way to dry hill. It measures about 63 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Around 1.1 miles of margin, front to back. Lowell lies 11 miles from the water. The big place round here is Eugene, 14 miles distant. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Walterville Reservoir

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Across Lane County, recorded fish include rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, largescale sucker, Coho salmon and Chinook salmon. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Fish Walterville Reservoir to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 39°F to 65°F. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Anyone fishing Walterville Reservoir regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Should this one be busy, Fall Creek Lake is 9.3 miles off. Check the position at Walterville Reservoir before loading the car.