The reservoir gets stocked in the spring and fall with hatchery trout.

This reservoir near Sweet Home was stocked last week with 3,000 hatchery trout.  Besides trout, 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. Anglers report good success in the two arms of the reservoir, as well as the shoreline in between.  

The water level in the reservoir has gone up considerably in the last week and all three boat ramps are currently available to launch boats, just in time for Memorial Day weekend.

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.