Skip to content

Jackson Creek Reservoir

Jackson Creek Reservoir is a reservoir in Oregon, near Malheur County.

Live lake forecast

Jackson Creek Reservoir Fishing Weather

National Weather Service
Loading current weather…

Fish species in Jackson Creek Reservoir

Jackson Creek Reservoir in the northern part of Malheur County is a reservoir in Oregon.

No reliable acreage is listed for Jackson Creek Reservoir, so begin with visible cover and the first clear change in depth.

Fish and Baits

Fish listed for Jackson Creek Reservoir include Bluegill, Brown Bullhead, Largemouth Bass, Redside Shiner, and Rainbow Trout.

During a calm morning near the first break with a moving bait, use a small jig, worm, or tiny plastic around green weeds and protected pockets for bluegill.

During a warm summer afternoon near a creek-side turn with stable weather, work a soft plastic, jig, or spinnerbait around weeds and protected cover for largemouth bass.

During a steady fall day near a protected point while the water is falling, use a worm on the bottom in a warm, quiet pocket during low light for brown bullhead.

During a short evening pass near a soft-to-hard bottom change after warm rain, cast a small spoon, inline spinner, light jig, or fly through cool water for rainbow trout.

How to Read the Water

During the last hour of daylight near a protected point where two features meet, do not let the deepest number control the whole day; nearby cover, firm bottom, and food usually matter more than the deepest hole by itself.

Season by Season

During a careful second pass near a small drop after warm rain, shallow water is worth a careful look in spring and again during fall; bright summer days favor shade, weeds, or deeper breaks; under ice, a small depth change can be more useful than a long move.

A Simple Tackle Plan

During a low-light period near the first break where two features meet, a light spinning rod, thin line, a few small spoons, inline spinners, and jigs cover the listed trout; carry one slightly heavier setup when other fish or windy water call for more control.

During a steady fall day near a rocky edge where two features meet, record the wind, water color, depth along the active edge, and cover after a bite; those four notes are more useful on the next trip than a long list of spots that did not produce.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Fish Habitat Distribution

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Brown Bullhead — supporting source

    Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Fish Habitat Distribution

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Fish Habitat Distribution

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Steelhead — supporting source

    Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Fish Habitat Distribution

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Redside Shiner — supporting source

    Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Fish Habitat Distribution

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

✉Join the Fishing Tips Daily newsletter waiting list

Our newsletter is not sending yet. Leave your email if you would like to hear from us when it launches.

By joining, you agree to receive our newsletter when it launches. To request removal before then, contact us. Read our privacy policy.