Eden Creek Reservoir Fishing Guide, Pierce County, Washington

• Overview

  Eden Creek Reservoir is a Pierce County water, Washington side. The ground around here is dry hill. It covers about 8 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. 2.9 miles away sits Longbranch, the nearest town. Beyond it, Fox Island at 4.7 miles and Steilacoom at 4.9 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Eden Creek Reservoir

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. County-wide records name pink salmon, sockeye salmon, largemouth bass and Chum salmon. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Treat Eden Creek Reservoir as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 40°F and August at about 63°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The surface stays open the year round. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Expect Eden Creek Reservoir to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Butterworth Reservoir at 0.4 miles is the sensible second choice. For Eden Creek Reservoir, the notice at the access point is the final word.