Weaver Reservoir, Oregon: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  The Washington County entry here is Weaver Reservoir, in Oregon. It sits at 919 feet above sea level. Small even by pond standards, it rewards one careful line. It is a small entry by Washington County standards. Newberg lies 6.2 miles from the water. Hillsboro sits 9.9 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Weaver Reservoir

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Records held for Washington County cover common carp, yellow perch, brown bullhead, largemouth bass and black crappie. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. The shape of Weaver Reservoir rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August near 65°F and December near 39°F on the long-run figures. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Weaver Reservoir runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. The water sits inside or beside a nature reserve, so expect extra rules. 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. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Should this one be busy, Walker Reservoir is 3.2 miles off. For Weaver Reservoir, the notice at the access point is the final word.