Woods Reservoir Fishing in Yamhill County, Oregon

• Overview

  Look for Woods Reservoir in the Yamhill County part of Oregon. It sits at 174 feet above sea level. About 11 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Ground here is low by Oregon standards. You are 1.2 miles from Dayton. Lafayette is 1.3 miles away, with Dundee at 5 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Woods Reservoir

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Fish documented in Yamhill County include largemouth bass, bluegill and white crappie. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Fish Woods Reservoir to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give August about 66°F and December about 40°F. Warm months push fish deep; cool months bring them back. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. It sets the rhythm of the year at Woods Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. For a change of water, Schuetze Reservoir is 0.7 miles distant. Rules at Woods Reservoir are worth checking on the day.