The reservoir is stocked with trout several times in spring and fall. It is scheduled to be stocked the week of March 25 with about 2,700 hatchery trout.

This scenic 1,200-acre reservoir on the South Santiam River is located just 30 minutes from Interstate 5. There is good bank access at several rest stops and campgrounds, and three seasonal boat ramps. It gets stocked with trout several times in spring and fall. The reservoir is slowly getting filled for the summer recreation season. Currently, boaters can launch at both Sunnyside and Gedney boat ramps.  

Look for smallmouth bass and yellow perch near underwater structure and drop-offs. Please remember that only kokanee and adipose fin-clipped trout may be kept as part of the trout bag limit, but there are no limits on size or number of bass. Retention of warmwater fish species such as bluegill, catfish, crappie, and yellow perch is also allowed; no limit on size or number.