Welling Reservoir Fishing Guide, Clackamas County, Oregon

• Overview

  Welling Reservoir is a Clackamas County water, Oregon side. The country here is dry hill. At roughly 4 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Supplies mean a trip to Sandy, 3.3 miles off. For a city, Gresham is 7.5 miles off. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing. Across the county the count runs to dozens.

• Where to Fish on Welling Reservoir

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Records held for Clackamas County cover Coho salmon, rainbow trout, Chinook salmon and cutthroat trout. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Welling Reservoir fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 66°F in August and bottom out at 39°F in January. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Anyone fishing Welling Reservoir regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. For a change of water, Bull Frog Reservoir is 3.2 miles distant. For Welling Reservoir in particular, ask before you travel.