Jackson Reservoir

Jackson Reservoir in the central part of Washington County is a reservoir in Oregon.

The recorded size of Jackson Reservoir is missing; fish one short bank carefully before deciding whether a wider search makes sense.

Fish and Baits

Fish listed for Jackson Reservoir include Bluegill, Brown Bullhead, and Largemouth Bass.

During a short evening pass near the edge of deeper water in stained water, use a small jig, worm, or tiny plastic around green weeds and protected pockets for bluegill.

During the first pass near a quiet corner in stained water, work a soft plastic, jig, or spinnerbait around weeds and protected cover for largemouth bass.

During a warm summer afternoon near the edge of deeper water before changing depth, use a worm on the bottom in a warm, quiet pocket during low light for brown bullhead.

How to Read the Water

During a careful second pass near the edge of deeper water in stained water, use wind as a clue; a light push can carry food toward a bank, but hard wind may muddy it, so look for a clean edge near a point or protected pocket.

Season by Season

During an overcast morning near the first break after a cold night, 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 slow shoreline pass near a windblown shore while the water is falling, a medium spinning rod, 8-pound line, a small box of jigs, a few crankbaits, and a simple bottom rig cover most situations; change depth or speed before changing every piece of tackle.

During the first pass near a creek-side turn after a cold night, record the wind, water color, depth beside useful cover, 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.